Monday 6 January 2025
Cultural Icons at Herengracht and Keizersgracht at De 9 Straatjes
MUSEUM FOR PHOTOGRAPHY HUIS MARSEILLE
Amsterdam’s first photography museum is housed in two monumental 17th-century canal houses at Keizersgracht 403 with many original details like ceiling paintings an a red period room (Louis XIV) intact. Huis Marseille offers a rich, varied and changing exhibition programme. Except the exhibitions and the own collection of leading modern photography it offers a library, a specialized photo book shop, and a tranquil canal garden. https://tickets.huismarseille.nl/en/tickets\
THE MUSEUM OF THE CANALS
Get to know the history of Amsterdam and its canals in an adventurous way in a 17th-century canal house on Herengracht 386. With classical period rooms, a permanent multimedia tour and changing exhibitions. Take a journey through 400 years history and discover all about the complex and interesting history of the Amsterdam canals. https://tickets.grachten.museum/en/tickets
CULTUREHOUSE FELIX MERITIS
This ‘Home of the Curious Mind’ offers a wide range of inspiring events, covering topics on entrepreneurship, technology, science and art. Felix Meritis at Keizersgracht 324 was founded in 1777 as a society of entrepreneurs, scientists, artists and philosophers. Now a days this special location is still the house of the future with contemporary programming for a wide audience. https://felixmeritis.nl/programma/
HUIS VASARI
This listed canal house on Herengracht 368 has a rich history and authentic appearance. It is home to the Vrije Academie; the largest arts and cultural education organisation in the Netherlands. There are 4 lecture halls, a studio, exposition space, a museum shop and Bar Vasari. https://www.vrijeacademie.nl/vragen/inschrijven/
CULTUUR FERRY
With the hop-on hop-off Cultuur Ferry as your guide, you’ll fare through the cultural heart of Amsterdam. With at De 9 Straatjes Photography Museum Huis Marseille and Felix Meritis at Keizersgracht. And at Herengracht Museum Het Grachtenhuis and Huis Vasari. Board on the authentic sloop and visit these famous culture places. https://www.cultuurferry.nl/en