Duration
2 hours
Best Time
Any time
Entry
EUR 20 - Verified Apr 2026 ✓
Setting
Indoor
About Stedelijk Museum
Amsterdam's modern and contemporary art museum, in a building locals call "the bathtub" for its white extension that looks like an enormous tub stuck to the original 1895 facade. The permanent collection runs from Mondrian and Malevich through Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Karel Appel to contemporary installations. It rarely sells out, which makes it the perfect afternoon counterweight after the intensity of Van Gogh and the Rijksmuseum.
Insider Tips
Save this for the afternoon when Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum have drained you. The Stedelijk is a palette cleanser. The temporary exhibitions on the ground floor are often better than the permanent collection. The museum restaurant has surprisingly good food and views over Museumplein.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Neighborhood
Museum QuarterNearest Metro
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 2 hours.
Stedelijk Museum is in the Museum Quarter neighborhood of Amsterdam. The address is Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Nearby in Museum Quarter
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