Amsterdam, Netherlands
Herengracht 605
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We didn't even plan to visit it as didn't think it would be interesting. But we walked pass it and decided to go in. And so happy we did. Was nice to see the rooms and kitchen and garden is amazing. Walking the canal streets you just don't realise how big gardens are at the back. And rooms are big and high ceiling. Very nice place.
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Really cool spot to spend some time to check out how the rich lived back in the day. The audio tour does a great job of explaining all the different areas and what the purpose of each room is. The house is not very large and you can probably see everything within an hour or two. Don't forget to check out the lovely backyard. Also I went closer to Christmas time so they had a special Christmas exhibit and Christmas tree which was very cool.
Wonderful old mansion.
The Willet-Holthuysen Museum is historical canal house which can be visited for those interested to see how wealthy Amsterdam citizens lived during the 17th and 18th century. Opening Hours are 10am to 5pm (Mon-Fri) and 11am to 5pm (Sat-Sun). Entry price is 9 and includes audioguide. The Willet-Holthuysen property is a double mansion constructed during the late 17th century during the building of the Grachtengordel canals. It is situated directly on Herensgracht. Visitor can view 10-12 rooms which are fashioned with period flooring, ceiling and wall decor and furniture. There are delightful decorative rooms to see as well as basic rooms which were used by house staff. Both are very interesting to see and photography. There is also a very impressive landscape garden at Willet-Holthuysen Museum as well. Note: It is highly advisable to use the free audio guide which provides a bit of history about the family and the property. It was interesting learning remained intact when the property changed hands and what was altered to meet the taste of the new owners and residents at various points in time. In the end, I really enjoyed visiting the Willet-Holthuysen Museum. It is very similar to the Van Loon Museum on Keizersgracht but perhaps better because of the audio guide provided for visits to this museum. I'd gladly visit the Willet-Holthuysen Museum again during future visits to Amsterdam.
A walk-through museum exhibiting the daily life and household of a wealthy Dutch couple. Quite interesting.
Not many people know about this place, even my Dutch collègues. It definitely worth visiting! But if you don’t have much time, I’d say come to this one instead of museum van Loon because I think this one is slightly bigger? They are very similar.
Very informative museum. Lots of beautiful details in an authentic house from 1850.
Beautiful old home which gives you an insight on the day to day living on the canal of a rich family in Amsterdam . This was really special because they had so much info about the couple and family that once lived there. It was asif you got to know them. Other than that, this museum was very organised with audio tour available and storage for your belongings.Friendly & professional staff . Definitely would recommend this museum.
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