Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam Amsterdam - Museum
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The Resistance Museum, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is a museum dedicated to the Dutch resistance during World War II. The museum was founded in 1984 and has since built up an impressive collection of objects, documents and personal stories that provide an insight into people's experiences during the war. LocationThe museum is located in a former synagogue on the Plantage Kerklaan, which served as a storage depot for Jewish property confiscated by the German occupiers during the war. The building itself is therefore already an important historical object, and the museum has arranged the space in such a way that visitors can imagine what it was like to be in this building during the war. Exhibition< p>The exhibitions in the Resistance Museum are organized around different themes, such as the occupation and persecution of Jews, the resistance against the German occupiers and the consequences of the war for the Netherlands and its inhabitants. There are also exhibitions dedicated to individual people and their personal stories, such as that of the Jewish Anne Frank and her family.The museum uses many different media to bring history to life, including photographs, documents, films and interactive displays. For example, visitors can take a virtual walk through the Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam before the war started, or take a look at a hiding place where people went into hiding during the war. The Resistance Museum is an important and moving reminder of a of the most tragic periods in Dutch history. By telling the stories of individual people and showing how they experienced the war, the museum brings history to life in a way that visitors will not soon forget. |
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Frequently asked question about Museum
Is photography allowed in a museum?
In all museums, photography for personal use is permitted, but it is prohibited to publish the photos and/or use them for commercial purposes. Make sure that you always have the flash on your camera turned off. The impact of bright light can affect some old paintings.
What is the advantage of a museum card?
A Museum card is always valid for one year and gives you free access to 450 museums in the Netherlands. Previously this card was called the (Museumjaarkaart). The Museum Card Foundation issues this card. This is an unsubsidised institution that aims to promote visits to Dutch museums. Buy your own Museum card or give one as a gift for only € 64.90 or € 32.45 up to and including 18 years (2022).
What is the advantage of the culture youth pass (CJP)?
The culture youth pass is available to all young people in the Netherlands up to the age of 30; the target group on which this map specifies are pupils and teachers in secondary education. With the Culture Card, schools can book cultural activities at institutions affiliated with CJP. Teachers can book activities such as a workshop or visit to a museum. Pupils can also go out individually, such as to the cinema or a concert.
What is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?
The most recent figures date from 2019, before the Corona pandemic gripped the world. The four most visited museums of 2019 are all five in Amsterdam and the undisputed leader is the Rijksmuseum with 2.7 million visitors, also the highest number of visitors ever. The Van Gogh Museum follows in second place with 2.1 million visitors, the Anne Frank House also ranks with 1.6 million visitors, and the NEMO Museum is in fourth place with a respective 670,000 visitors in 2019.
What kind of museums are there?
Official categories to logically rank museums do not exist, but a global classification certainly exists: Whado distinguishes five museum categories:
- Art
- History
- Natural History
- Ethnology
- Business Science & Technic.
Of course there are examples of museums that combine two or more of these categories.
Which Dutch city has the most museums?
This is Amsterdam, not only the capital but also the museum city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is home to more than 60 different museums. As a result, the city has the highest museum density in the world. There are galleries for every taste. Amsterdam is in eighth place in the world ranking.
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| Setting | Indoor |
| Average time | 3uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €14.00 |
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Location
| 8,355.07 km from Denver, United States |
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One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
More in the category Museum One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
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