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Museum · Amsterdam · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Museum Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam

Willet-Holthuysen is a museum in Amsterdam, North Holland. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 32 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 150 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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Museum Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam
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The story

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Audio tour · Willet-Holthuysen

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You're standing on the Herengracht, in front of number 605. This is the Willet-Holthuysen house, a grand canal house you can actually walk into. Start with the façade. It's in the Louis XIV style, the height of fashion at the time, and dates from around 1739. The house itself is older. It was built between 1685 and 1687 for Jacob Hop, one of the city's most senior officials.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 · Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00
Admission
Paid · Museumkaart valid
Wheelchair
Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1BlauwbrugViewpoint · 150 m away
  2. 2H'ART MuseumMuseum · 220 m away
  3. 3Magere BrugAttraction · 320 m away
  4. 4Jewish MuseumMuseum · 370 m away
  5. 5Mint TowerAttraction · 430 m away
  6. 6foamMuseum · 430 m away
  7. 7De DokwerkerMemorial · 450 m away
  8. 8Rembrandt HouseMuseum · 450 m away
  9. 9Museum Van LoonMuseum · 450 m away
  10. 10Portugese SynagogeAttraction · 480 m away
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Frequently asked questions

When is Willet-Holthuysen open?

Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 · Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Can I get in with the Museumkaart?

Yes, the Museumkaart is valid.

Is Willet-Holthuysen wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 120 m and a public toilet at 150 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Willet-Holthuysen, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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