Amsterdam: Canal House Museum 'Willet-Holthuysen' Ticket Amsterdam: Canal House Willet-Holthuysen Museum Ticket
ID: GYG29096-34014
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
1 days
Description
Learn how a wealthy couple lived in the 19th-century at the Museum Willet-Holthuysen. Enter the double canal house and wander through the grand ballroom and explore the beautiful town garden.
Enter Amsterdam's Museum Willet-Holthuysen and take a tour through its exhibition. The museum lies in a grand 17th-century double canal house. In 1895 Mrs. Willet left her opulent house to the city of Amsterdam, including the impressive art collection of her deceased husband Abraham. Walk around the museum and discover his collection which consists of antique furniture, silver, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and photographs.
Start on the 1st floor and walk through the impressive ballroom done in Louis XVI style. Continue on towards the dining room and the salons of the lord and lady of the house. The garden and the gallery will give you an impression of how the wealthy Willets lived while the kitchen and pantry in the basement will clue you in on the daily lives of the servants. Finally, learn how this green oasis in the heart of Amsterdam was laid out in 18th-century French style and how they managed to fill it with historic trees and plants.
Highlights
- Explore the beautifully manicured garden at Museum Willet-Holthuysen
- See how the wealthy lived in 19th-century Amsterdam
- Wander around the Willets' collection of paintings and ornate furniture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Herengracht 605
INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket
- Audio guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
