AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular quirky & immersive museums in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
The Upside Down Amsterdam ticket: 25 optical-illusion rooms, voice-LED ball pit jacuzzi, private jet photos, Freakshake café. From $24.
Most Popular“Can say one of the best experienced we ever had with kids. For the one who is interested in taking good photos and fun, it’s the right place”
Aloha Amsterdam’s 12-hole UV pirate mini-golf at De Ruijterkade. Glow-in-the-dark fun in a maritime world, about 45 minutes.
“We ended up coming early and they let us have an earlier time slot. The guy at the desk was so helpful and friendly and that just added to the amazing experience. When we went through to the course we were stunned - it’s a massive room with these intricate holes and amazing decor. It…”
AMAZE Amsterdam is a 1–1.5 hour audio-visual show of lasers, sound, smoke, and interactive rooms, with lounge drinks and lockers.
“Great experience, friendly staff. Would reccomend!”
Weird meets views at Ripley’s in Dam Square with fast-track entry, car-part robot, optical games, and a top-floor lounge break.
“Such a fun thing to do while in Amsterdam. Could’ve spent ages here!”
Take a 5D flight over Holland’s UNESCO highlights at This is Holland in Amsterdam, with wind, mist, scent, and a 1-hour show.
“Absolutely brilliant experience. The flight was amazing!!”
Body Worlds Amsterdam The Happiness Project mixes 200+ real anatomical specimens with a free InBody Scan, plus a science story on mood and health.
WONDR in Amsterdam turns a playground into a photo-friendly maze: ball pit, confetti, karaoke, claw machines, and free email photos.
“Variety of things to do, just be aware it’s very busy at the weekend and will be lots of people there but that didn’t bother us - be prepared to spend more time there than you think! Great experience and got lots of beautiful photos”
Skip ticket lines at Moco Museum Amsterdam in Villa Alsberg, with Banksy originals, modern art, and a free phone audio guide.
“Nice for younger trevellers, teenagers and even elderly people, very interesting to see the new wave of art, especially the visuals.”
Book a pre-paid ticket for the Ultimate 5D Flight Experience at THIS IS HOLLAND. Fly over Dutch canals with wind, mist, and scents in Amsterdam.
“An educational and fun way to spend half an hour in Amsterdam. Just go though tunnel under Centraal station and take the free ferry across.”
See real human specimens and Amsterdam’s permanent The Happiness Project exhibition on a self-guided Body Worlds visit in about 1.5 to 2 hours.
“Amazing time, absolutely fascinating to see and read! I’ve studied anatomy but seeing it changes perspectives”
WONDR in Amsterdam packs 15 colorful indoor exhibitions, big photo moments, and included lockers for about 1.5 hours at $31.
“The overall experience was amazing the staff was really friendly loved every minute of it and would recommend to do while in Amsterdam”
Enter The Upside Down Amsterdam for one hour of photo-first, upside-down rooms, free digital images, and a fun Amsterdam break.
“Experience as much as you can in each room as it's like a one way system you cannot go back into previous rooms, but you are allowed plenty of time.”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam on Dam Square. Skip-the-line entry, tunnels, optical illusions, lounge view, Wi‑Fi.
“A very fun way to spend a couple of hours. There is a lot to see and read with a lot of unexpected attractions.”
Skip-the-line Moco Museum for modern and street art, then enjoy a 1-hour GPS canal cruise past Amsterdam’s top landmarks.
75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio, plus timed entry to Moco Museum for contemporary art, including Banksy.
“j ai aimais le thème de l expo. musee original.”
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