Holocaust Museum, Portuguese Synangue, Jewish Museum, & Hollandsche Schouwburg
Amsterdam Jewish Quarter Museums & Synagogue Ticket
This entrance ticket to the museums and synagogue in the former Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam allows you to visit the following sites at your own pace with an audio guide in English:
Jewish Museum (Joods Museum + junior)
Located in four former Ashkenazi synagogues, the Joods Museum + junior houses 300000 works of art and documents dating back more than 800 years belonging to the Jewish community.
You'll see pieces by artists such as Charlotte Salomon, who painted while hiding from the Nazis, discover how the Jewish community contributed to the Dutch Golden Age, and learn many interesting facts about this religion and its experiences in the Netherlands. Plus, there is a space dedicated to children, where little ones can learn about Jewish family values and traditions in a fun way.
Opening hours: open daily between 11 am and 5 pm
Portuguese Synagogue
The ticket to Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue will give you access to one of the city's most important places of worship. Inspired by Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem and built in the 17th century, the synagogue is striking with its colossal stone columns, wooden ceilings and gilded chandeliers. It also boasts one of the oldest Jewish libraries in the world, which has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Opening hours: open daily, except Saturdays. The opening hours vary depending on the month:
- January and December: Sunday to Thursday between 10 am and 4 pm; Fridays between 10 am and 2 pm.
- February: Sunday to Thursday between 10 am and 5 pm; Fridays between 10 am and 2 pm.
- March and April: Sunday to Thursday between 10 am and 5 pm; Fridays between 10 am and 4 pm.
- May, June, July and August: Sunday to Friday between 11 am and 5 pm.
- September and October: Sunday to Thursday between 11 am and 5 pm; Fridays between 1011 am and 4 pm.
- November: Sunday to Thursday between 11 am and 5 pm; Fridays between 11 am and 2 pm.
National Holocaust Museum
This museum is located in a former school in front of the Hollandsche Schouwburg, used by the Nazis as a deportation center for Jewish people during World War II.
Various photographs, personal items, clothing and interactive panels will give you an insight into the life of the persecuted Dutch Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
Opening hours: daily from 11 am to 5 pm, except:
- Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashaná and King's Day: the museum will be closed
- January 1: opens at 12 pm
Hollandsche Schouwburg
This is a former theatre where the Jews who were sent by the Nazis to the concentration camps were held. In this place, now a memorial, you'll see various photographs and other documents intended to preserve the memory of all these people who suffered the horror of the Holocaust.
Opening hours: daily from 11 am to 5 pm, except:
- Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashaná and King's Day: the memorial will be closed
- January 1: opens at 12 pm
The ticket to the National Holocaust Museum also includes admission to the Hollandsche Schouwburg.
Tour Options
During the booking process, you can choose between the following options:
- Tickets to the Jewish Museum and Children's Museum + Portuguese Synagogue
- Ticket to the National Holocaust Museum: also includes admission to the Hollandsche Schouwburg
- Full ticket: includes access to the Jewish Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, the National Holocaust Museum and Hollandsche Schouwburg
Children Under 6
Children under 6 are welcome to participate in this activity for free and do not need their own ticket.
More Information
Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Admission to the places included in your ticket
Audio guide in English for the attractions in your ticket
Audio guide in English at the Jewish Historical Museum and the Portuguese Synagogue
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability conditions
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audio guides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office(although there may still be wait time at security and to access the monument).
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 1 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Jewish Cultural Quarter Corporate name: Stichting Joods Museum Registered Office: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 41199808 Contact information Email: service@jck.nl Phone: +31634022773 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.