The Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. In addition, it is open on Mondays during school vacations and public holidays. The museum is closed on New Year's Day, King's Day (April 27), and Christmas Day.
Despite being an off-the-beaten-path destination, Amsterdam's Tropenmuseum is rarely quiet because of school groups and local families with kids. The busiest days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
The museum also tends to be crowded on weekends, but you can catch some quiet time in the early morning. Set aside at least 2–3 hours to explore everything.
The Tropenmuseum (Museum of Tropics) is an absolute must-visit for those who have a deep interest in non-Western cultures. This large ethnographic museum focuses on the former Dutch Colonies and other countries from Africa to Southeast Asia and New Guinea to Latin America. Its massive collection includes textile artifacts, musical instruments, masks, theatrical puppets, drawings, paintings, and more than 150,000 historical photographs.
The Tropenmuseum is housed in one of the most spectacular museum buildings in the Netherlands. Right after entering the museum, you will admire its monumental Great Hall — a beautiful central atrium with myriad arches that affords a great view of what the museum offers. The exhibitions are spread over three levels and give an atmospheric flavor of life and history from around the world.
The Tropenmuseum is located in Amsterdam East at Linnaeusstraat 2, a 5-minute walk from three light rail stops. Take line 7 or 14 to Alexanderplein, line 19 to Eerste van Swindenstraat, or line 3 to the Linnaeusstraat stop. Also, you can discover Amsterdam from the water and reach the museum via Canal Bus or Artis Expressboat.
General admission to the Tropenmuseum is €16 for adults (19 years and older), €10 for students with valid ID, €8 for CJP Pass holders, and €8 for children aged 4–18. Entry is free for younger children, ICOM and Vereniging Rembrandt members, and holders of the following passes: Museumkaart, VriendenLoterij VIP-card, Stadspas, and I Amsterdam City Card.