The 15th-century church beside the Royal Palace where every Dutch monarch since Wilhelmina has been inaugurated, most recently King Willem-Alexander in 2013. It no longer holds services and is now one of the most visited exhibition halls in the country.
- Address
- Dam, 1012 NP Amsterdam
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; closed 27 Apr, 3-5 May, 28 May, 8 Jul, 25 Dec, 1 Jan (nieuwekerk.nl, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- EUR 25 adults, EUR 15 ages 12-17 and students, under-12s free; EUR 20 during 'Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City' (26 Oct 2026 - 4 Apr 2027); free with Museumkaart and I amsterdam City Card; cashless (nieuwekerk.nl, 2026)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Entry is to the current exhibition; check what is on before you pay.
- The cafe 't Nieuwe Kafé has its own entrance to the church during opening hours.
- Card or phone only: the church is cashless.