Bona Ventura

Grachtengordel / Keizersgracht · Amsterdam

Embassy of the Free Mind (Huis met de Hoofden)

Huis met de Hoofden

MuseumLocals' pick

A museum-library of Hermetic, alchemical and mystical books (the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica) in the 1622 House with the Heads. The six heads on the facade are Roman gods, not, as the old Amsterdam story says, burglars beheaded by the maid.

Address
Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam
Hours
Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00; closed Mon-Tue (embassyofthefreemind.com, 2026)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
EUR 15 adults, EUR 8.50 students, EUR 6.50 youth, children free; free with Museumkaart, Stadspas, I amsterdam City Card (embassyofthefreemind.com, 2026)
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • The ticket is valid all day; reservations are appreciated but not needed.
  • There is a garden and a cafe at the back.

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