In 2015, the National Museum Weekend is transforming into the Museum Week. From 18 to 26 April 2015, many museums in the Netherlands will be participating to showcase the cultural heritage of the Netherlands. Expect unique events and lower ticket prices, inviting visitors to check out what they are all about.
Approximately 400 museums around the country traditionally participate in the event, and about 20 of those are in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam VIP Tours noticed that the popular museums charge the normal fee. Some interesting participating museums in Amsterdam:
ALLARD PIERSON – Free entrance if you enter before 12 PM (Open from 10 AM) – Archaeology museum of the University of Amsterdam.
EYE FILMMUSEUM – Free entrance to the main exhibition ‘Panorama’, showing film devices that mark important moments in the history of cinema. Most classic films run in cinemas often featuring live music.
MULTATULI MUSEUM – (open: Tuesday 10-17 hrs, Weekend 12-17 hrs) – Museum about the most famous Dutch writer of 19th century.