Bona Ventura

Grachtengordel · Amsterdam

Museum of the Canals

Het Grachtenhuis

Museum

Explains how the canal ring was planned and built, in a Herengracht canal house; a good primer before walking the canals.

Address
Herengracht 386, 1016 CJ Amsterdam
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
Price
Paid entry (price not verified 2026)
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • Do it early in your trip; the canals make more sense afterwards.

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The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

Coming soon to iPhone and Android.