Art & Culture in Amsterdam

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Amsterdam. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Visit hidden gems like Concertgebouw or Windmill De Otter. Explore these and many more local gems here for a perfect day out in Amsterdam.

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27 Hidden Gems

Transvaalbuurt Street Art

Ten vibrant murals

The old neighborhood of Transvaalbuurt in Amsterdam is full of impressive, massive street art murals. Makes you stop your bike to take a pic...

Art & culture

Ana

V. Martins

Apr 6, 2025

The Upside Down

Dutch Instagram experience

At "The Upside Down" in Amsterdam, your world is quite literally turned upside down! But here you can also learn a thing or two about the Dutch - win win!

Art & culture

Kristel

van der Burgh

Apr 6, 2025

City Archives

So many treasures!

When exploring Amsterdam's famous canal belt, make sure to visit the art nouveau "City Archives", the most extensive municipal archives in the world!

Art & culture

Ana

V. Martins

Apr 6, 2025

Zuiderziel

My favorite bohemian store

"Zuiderziel" in Amsterdam is a shop with a great selection of home decoration items, flowers, artistic jewelry and more. I can't resist buying something!

Art & culture

Shopping

Olya

Kartcheva

Apr 4, 2025

What is Happening Here Gallery

Once a bank

"What is Happening Here Gallery" (or WIHH) in Amsterdam is in a building that used to be a bank. Free to visit, with many exhibitions & installations.

Art & culture

Shopping

Olya

Kartcheva

Apr 4, 2025

No Man's Art Gallery

Bar, cafe & art gallery

It's a gallery with art only made by (people who identify as) women and also a breakfast/lunch (try their pancakes) place where you can chat with a friend.

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Bars

Coffee & tea

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van Westing

Apr 2, 2025

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Art & Culture in Amsterdam

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

Transvaalbuurt Street Art

Ten vibrant murals

Ana

V. Martins

The Upside Down

Dutch Instagram experience

Kristel

van der Burgh

City Archives

So many treasures!

Ana

V. Martins

Zuiderziel

My favorite bohemian store

Olya

Kartcheva

What is Happening Here Gallery

Once a bank

Olya

Kartcheva

No Man's Art Gallery

Bar, cafe & art gallery

Isidore

van Westing

Heading to Art & culture?

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