The Christmas holidays are a great time to explore Amsterdam, and the city offers a range of fun activities in its museums from 20 December to 4 January. Whether you come with your family, friends or alone, there is something for everyone!
Van Gogh Museum
Are you searching for an enjoyable day out for the entire family? Experience a full schedule of activities suitable for all ages during the Christmas Holidays. Plus, did you know that entry is always free for visitors under 18? So, why not join them and have a fantastic time together?
Location: Museumplein 6 (Google Maps)
Info: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Christmas holidays at the Rijksmuseum
Until Sunday 4 January
During the Christmas holidays, it’s wintry at the Rijksmuseum. Put on your hat, put on your scarf and get busy to stay warm. Admission for children up to 18 years is free.
Location: Museumstraat 1 (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.rijksmuseum.nl
Stedelijk Museum
The exhibition – Erwin Olaf – Freedom – is the first museum retrospective since his death in 2023 and highlights the entire creative process of this versatile artist. In addition to his iconic photographs, lesser-known works such as videos, sculptures and archive material are also on display.
Location: Stedelijk Museum – Museumplein 10 (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.stedelijk.nl
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN EYE
During the Christmas holidays, Eye Filmmuseum organizes various activities for families and children, such as special Cinemini and Filmmagie activities, workshops, and free walk-in activities.
You can also enjoy children’s films such as *Boets & ik*, *Het geheim van de meesjes*, and *Dieren vieren Kerst*. In addition, there is the Missie Superogen discovery trail, which allows you to discover the power of your eyes.
Location: IJpromenade 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.eyefilm.nl
Rijksmuseum
Two masterpieces from the Amsterdam Museum, Rembrandt’s ‘The Anatomy Lesson of Jan Deijman’ and Van de Velde II’s ‘The Golden Lion on the IJ’, are temporarily on display in the Gallery of Honour at the Rijksmuseum due to the renovation of the Amsterdam Museum.
Location: Museumstraat 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.rijksmuseum.nl
Scheepvaartmuseum
This Christmas holiday will be dominated by the fashion exhibition Oceanista – Fashion & Sea. Cinekid will also be there again.
Location: Kattenburgerplein 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com
Wereldmuseum
During the Christmas holidays, you can visit the Ekow Nimako exhibition at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, take part in a LEGO® printing workshop, and create your own LEGO® art.
In the exhibition FEEST! Wereldwijd (CELEBRATION! Worldwide), you will discover different Christmas traditions and make an ice star out of straw.
Location: Linnaeusstraat 2 (Google Maps)
Info: www.amsterdam.wereldmuseum.nl
