museum Rembrandthuis: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Get to know the lives of people around the world at Wereldmuseum Leiden, an eye-opening museum of ethnology. Lovingly arranged by cultural region, thousands of objects tell the stories of human experience around the world. Now _that's_ a day well spent!

The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is housed in an impressive national monument that has colonial roots. As such, colonialism and its repercussions are an important theme. Topics such as world trade, consumption, migration, climate change, and urbanization are also relevant to Amsterdam. The exhibitions in the museum always make a connection between the historical context and current global themes. Since 2023, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, along with Wereldmuseum Rotterdam and Wereldmuseum Leiden, has been part of the National Museum of World Cultures. This merger brings together nearly 450,000 objects, 260,000 photographic images, and approximately 350,000 documentary items, strengthening the museum's mission to inspire an open view of the world and contribute to global citizenship.

Explore the Royal Palace of Amsterdam with an entrance ticket and an audio guide included! The audio guide device is provided in the palace. The palace stands on Dam Square, right in the middle of the city. It embodies the spirit and wealth of the Dutch Golden Age – the period of exceptional blossom of trade, science, and art for the Dutch Republic. Follow in the footsteps of royal guests and explore lavishly furnished rooms of the Palace. Be amazed by the marble grandeur of the Citizen’s Hall. See the splendid throne room, and discover unique works of Dutch artists adorning the chambers. After a visit to this magnificent building, choose to continue your journey along Amsterdam's cobblestoned lanes and canals with a self-guided audio tour in the WeGoTrip app. From the hustle of Dam Square to the tranquility of the Old Church, each step will offer you a story, a fact, or a hidden detail that stitches together the fabric of this lively city. The tour will conclude at the lively New Market Square, a dynamic space, offering typical Dutch treats.

Hunt for bargains in late-19th-century Holland, with a visit to one of the most unique cultural attractions in the Netherlands. Located at the world's first-ever and last-remaining sail-through auction house, Museum BroekerVeiling gives you a history lesson by putting you directly in it. Join a real auction and bid on fresh local vegetables in the refurbished period-style auction house, take a boat ride through the stunning Realm of a Thousand Islands, explore the petting zoo, and more.

Explore the highlights of the Rijksmuseum and the streets of Amsterdam with a self-guided audio tour! Start your journey at the Rijksmuseum, home to the Netherlands’ most iconic artworks. With your included ticket, explore masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and other Dutch masters. Discover the evolution of Dutch art from medieval times to the 19th century and hear the stories behind highlights like The Milkmaid, The Night Watch, and Van Gogh's self-portrait. Learn about the artists, their techniques, and the historical context of each work. After the museum, continue with a self-guided walking tour through Amsterdam’s East Side and historic Jewish District. Start at the Opera House and end at the modern Odebrug, tracing the city’s rich history. Key stops include the Auschwitz Monument, Oosterdok Island, the Resistance Museum, and the Maritime Museum. Pause at the National Holocaust Memorial, admire the Portuguese Synagogue, and enjoy the Hortus Botanicus. This tour combines art, history, and culture, offering a complete, immersive experience of Amsterdam—from its treasured masterpieces to its historic streets. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Rijksmuseum but is provided by an independent creator. The ticket is included for the customer's convenience at no extra charge.

“Have I really been here for three hours?” - this might be the only question left unanswered after your visit to this attraction in the heart of Amsterdam. There’s so much to see and do that you’ll wish you had four eyes, like a certain Chinese gentleman you'll meet. Step into this delightful time sink - and good luck with that @#$%&! mystery gate!

Welcome to Playhood! Leave your shoes and coats and get comfortable in a cozy lounge. When the play session starts, the cafe and play area open up for everyone. Enjoy coffee and croissants while the kids have fun. They can even make their own pizzas at Good Hood Pizza! The play area has 12 themed houses where kids can create their own stories. Playhood is a place for imagination and fun. Each session lasts 1.5 hours, starting and ending together for a shared, joyful experience.

Set sail for some Dutch maritime history! Enkhuizen's Zuiderzeemuseum tells the stories and shares the culture of the people who used to live on the shores of the south sea. With indoor and outdoor exhibitions, you can literally walk through a piece of history – full steam ahead!

The ARTIS Zoo contains a huge amount of different species including penguins, wolves, giraffes, and more. There's also an impressive art collection, a zoological library, a planetarium, and 27 monuments found throughout the area. There's an old-timey zoological library just behind the anteaters, and an excellent vegetarian restaurant with a terrace overlooking the aviary. Yet another crowd-pleaser is the Butterfly Garden, where you can see thousands of fluttering wings. Elephants, penguins, giraffes, jaguars – all the usual suspects and more can be found at the Netherlands' oldest zoo. Built in 1838, the ARTIS campus features several historic buildings (and even older trees), so you'll also get a fix of Dutch culture with your Amsterdam zoo tickets!

Experience the grandeur of "Van Gogh & Rembrandt in Amsterdam", the first-ever large-scale son-et-lumière (sound and light) show housed within a national monument. Despite living 180 years apart, you'll discover that the works of the Baroque master and the Post-impressionist painter are more similar than you might imagine. Explore the connection between the two artists at the exhibition. You'll find out how Van Gogh was captivated by Rembrandt's work and drew inspiration from it. The story will be brought to life by English-language readings of Van Gogh's letters to his brother as you take in work from both painters. Dutch newspaper, Het Parool says of the show: "Spectacular. The entire church is immersed in sunflowers or blossom bushes. Everything moves, flows, whirls, and whizzes over walls and vaults."