Amsterdam National Holocaust Museum and Memorial Entry Ticket
Description
The National Holocaust Museum tells the story of the Nazi persecution and murder of the Jews of the Netherlands. Before the Second World War, Jews and non-Jews lived side by side. They had the same rights. But during the war, the Nazis and their collaborators killed around six million Jews in Europe. That was the Holocaust or Shoah. This is the first and only museum to relate the history of the persecution of the Jews of the entire Netherlands. Including the day-to-day life of Jews on the eve of the Second World War, the liberation as Jews experienced it, and how the Holocaust has been treated in our national culture of remembrance: all this is examined in the museum.
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Itinerary
Through this former teacher training school hundreds of Jewish children, who were held captive in the crèche next door, were smuggled to relatively safe places with the help of the resistance during the Second World War. At this historic site, in the National Holocaust Museum, the story of the Holocaust is told in changing exhibitions and events in an artistic form and based on personal accounts.
During the Second World War, the occupying forces made Jews assemble in this former theatre. Tens of thousands of people were held here, not knowing what fate awaited them, until they were deported to concentration and extermination camps. The Hollandsche Schouwburg is now a memorial site with a wall of names commemorating the Jewish victims. It also holds an exhibition about the Holocaust in the Netherlands.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
This was such an interesting museum to visit, although at the same time it was quite surreal and obviously very emotional in places. There was so much to see and learn about, and I thought everything was presented incredibly well and respectfully. My family and I were given a free audio tour when we arrived, which was really good as we could go around completely at our own pace. We could spend longer on the parts we were particularly interested in, or miss certain parts if we didn’t want to see or listen to them, which I really appreciated. There were also videos where we could listen to Holocaust survivors talking about their own experiences. I found these incredibly interesting and moving, and they had English subtitles too, which was really useful! The museum was really well laid out, and each section was nicely spread out, so it never felt cramped or like there was too much information all in one place. The atmosphere was incredibly quiet; almost completely silent at times, which felt very appropriate considering the subject and made it easier to take everything in without feeling rushed. Our ticket also included the Hollandsche Schouwburg (the former theatre) across the road, which was great as we didn’t have to pay anything extra. It’s a much smaller museum, so it doesn’t take as long to go around, but it was still really interesting and we watched a video about its history. I personally found this part much more emotional, though. Standing in the exact same place where Jewish people had been rounded up before being deported to concentration and extermination camps felt incredibly surreal. Like the main museum, the theatre was also quite dark and very quiet, although the atmosphere there felt even more sombre. We spent approximately 2 hours there altogether, and I thought it was really good value for money, especially with the free audio tour and the theatre included. Overall, it was a really interesting, moving and worthwhile experience. Some parts were understandably quite difficult to see, but I’m really glad we visited and I’d definitely recommend it if you’re visiting Amsterdam.
Great Museum. It was educational and impactful. Staff was very welcoming, audio easy to understand, take your time to really take it in and understand events that occurred during that time.
Very enlightening. Very well presented. The audio was easy to understand and follow. The staff was very welcoming. We enjoyed a snack in the cafe.
A very somber and sobering experience of events we cannot forget. Very informative and educational of what happened.
This was a very moving experience. It is a former Jewish theatre that was taken over and used by the Germans to deport tens of thousands of people to the concentration camps. There is a film / audio tour, explaining the process as well as personal stories from a few survivors but mostly victims some information was gathered by journals and letters that were found. There is a reflection garden that has a monument where people still place stones to remember the people that were lost and that suffered here. THe building was bought back to be converted into this monument. It is across the street from the National Holocaust museum. There are several other memorials in the area that I am grouping together- such as the memorial wall. You can also look up names of victims from Amsterdam on the digital monument by typing in their namess.
This is a very impactful museum and very well done. The video interviews with survivors are outstanding and the interactive ones are amazing.
It gives a different perspective from all nations and reminds you not only of the horror what took place but all those who tried to help.
I was so impressed to sit and listen to the stories told by the survivors themselves, as older persons. Remarkable and touching. Then photographs, personal belongings of both young and old were unforgettable.
Insightful and impactful!!! Enjoyed all of it. So important to remember our history so as not to repeat evil.
I like that it is self guided so you can take your time. While the subject matter is very somber it is a must experience.
