Bona Ventura

Centrum / Rokin · Amsterdam

Allard Pierson

Museum

The University of Amsterdam's collections museum: Egyptian animal mummies, Greek pottery, Roman glass, the reconstruction of an Etruscan tomb and a gallery of nearly 300 plaster casts of ancient sculpture. Few visitors on the Rokin realise there is an archaeology museum behind the facade.

Address
Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon, 27 Apr, 25 Dec, 1 Jan (allardpierson.nl, 2026)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
EUR 15.50 adults, EUR 3.50 ages 5-18, EUR 7.50 CJP/students; free with Museumkaart, Stadspas and I amsterdam City Card (allardpierson.nl, 2026)
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • The GeoZone has maps and atlases from the university's special collections.
  • The reading room is open Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00 for research.

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