Our Lord in the Attic Museum Entrance Ticket in Amsterdam
Description
Hidden in the heart of the city centre of Amsterdam is a small wonder: Our Lord in the Attic Museum. Visitors will be going on a journey in a unique well-preserved canal house from the 17th century. Narrow corridors and stairs lead to historically decorated living quarters, kitchens and bedsteads, ending in what is literally the highlight of the museum: a complete church in the attic.
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This Catholic church dates from 1663. While it was prohibited to celebrate mass, the authorities turned a blind eye. Indeed, the church symbolises the characteristic (religious) tolerance of the Netherlands, established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century under Willem of Orange. Freedom of religion and of conscience are central themes at the museum today. It makes Our Lord in the Attic far more than a museum: it is a special place in which to contemplate and to experience. Extension Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder is the oldest museum in the city, second only to the Rijksmuseum. A unique monument from the Golden Age, it has been preserved largely due to initiatives taken by private individuals. In 2015, the monument was extended into an additional building at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38, where the new entrance vestibule was established. The two buildings are connected to each other via an underground passage. Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder is now a proper in situ museum – where history is tangible and everything is old and authentic, where visitors can truly experience the building and its story, and where a link can even be established with current events.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The museum has an unguarded cloakroom, and free locker where you can leave your coat and your bag or bagpack. Bags and backpacks cannot be taken into the museum; the size limit for (hand)bags is A4 format.
- Don’t worry too much if you’re not going to make it on time, usually we can accommodate you whenever you arrive. We however encourage you to stay as close to your reserved time as possible since we never really know how busy it’s going to be that day.
Reviews(252)
A beautiful preserved piece of history! And surprisingly that not only the church is worth admiring, but also the inventive construction and the involved houses. Very worthwhile.
Really interesting Roman Catholic Church, built covertly in the top floors of a canal-side merchant’s house. We paid £15.50 each for tickets. The museum has a free audio guide. The tour explains how Protestantism became the only religion which was permitted to be practiced in public when the state on the Netherlands was formed, although people were allowed to worship in private if they were not Protestants. We spent about 90 minutes on the tour. The museum also has a cafe, shop and toilets.
Our visit exceeded our expectations. While we expected to see an interesting chapel, we didn’t expect to learn so much history and to be as impressed as we were with what we found there. Highly recommend!
Magnificent house/museum. You wouldn't imagine this from the street. House that has kept its authenticity. The audio guide is a real plus. A must-see.
This is a hidden gem and a very edifying experience, especially if you are Catholic or a Christian. The historical significance is also moving. This is a lesser known tourist destination also so it’s a great place to get away from the crowds.
This was very interesting. The self-guided tour provided a lot of information. A friend had recommended this site to us, we wouldn’t have known about it. It was very worthwhile to see!
Fantastic, really interesting to see how you would have lived in a traditional city house in Amsterdam a few hundred years ago. Then you get to the Church and wow a "How did they do that" moment. Well worth a visit if you have an hour to spare.
Incredible A place that many do not know about
Surprising experience in the middle of Amsterdam that gives a good idea of what difference in religion can lead to.
Fabulous Museum. It was number 1 on my list to see. A dear friend recommended this museum. As a Roman Catholic, it was very important for me to see it. It was the number 1 reason I wanted to come.
