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.
“A really fun little activity to do! There is also bowling in the building too! We got there early so had some drinks whist we waited. We also had food after too, which was nice. Do recommend if you are just trying to kill a bit of time as it doesn’t take long to complete.”
AMAZE Amsterdam is a 1–1.5 hour audio-visual show of lasers, sound, smoke, and interactive rooms, with lounge drinks and lockers.
“Was a really fun amazing experience, you MUST VISIT if you’re travelling to Amsterdam”
Weird meets views at Ripley’s in Dam Square with fast-track entry, car-part robot, optical games, and a top-floor lounge break.
“Was unsure if it was going to be worth the money but was surprised. A lot of impressive things to see and activities. Was fun, even for my teenage son. Much more to see than I was expecting”
Take a 5D flight over Holland’s UNESCO highlights at This is Holland in Amsterdam, with wind, mist, scent, and a 1-hour show.
“Started off slow but the 5D experience was absolutely 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.
“This was amazing so many rooms with such fun themes.”
Skip ticket lines at Moco Museum Amsterdam in Villa Alsberg, with Banksy originals, modern art, and a free phone audio guide.
“App wouldn’t display tickets would instead direct me to my email which would direct me to my app it was a horrible mess. We couldn’t get in such a waste”
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.
“This was an excellent way to get a better understanding of Holland. Loads of fun ! We loved the fly over Holland.”
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.
“Interesting but limited number of displays. We had higher expectations that weren’t met. We would not return.”
WONDR in Amsterdam packs 15 colorful indoor exhibitions, big photo moments, and included lockers for about 1.5 hours at $31.
“Omg this was sooooo much fun! We loved every room, laughed so much and took fun photos 😂 We recommend this 100%”
Enter The Upside Down Amsterdam for one hour of photo-first, upside-down rooms, free digital images, and a fun Amsterdam break.
“Enjoyed every minute in there. The ball pit was probably the most craic but would highly recommend a visit here. Lovely little coffee shop there so go early & enjoy the surroundings before you go in.”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam on Dam Square. Skip-the-line entry, tunnels, optical illusions, lounge view, Wi‑Fi.
“Ripleys is a mixed bag.really. The things you see are great and really informative. The venue is very easy to find. Only down side is they let to many people in and so as it’s busy you can’t always get to see everything ,”
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.
“Everything is good, for older people it's not easy to board the boat, there was nobody to help at the boat.”
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