Walking through the streets of Amsterdam, admiring its unique canals and buildings, you will certainly want to learn more about the history of this amazing city. For example, how from a small fishing village on the Amstel River it turned over several centuries into one of the most important capitals of Europe. The Amsterdam Museum, located in the city center, between Kalverstraat and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, which are also places with a unique history, will help you with this.
The location of the collection is no less remarkable than its exhibits. This historical museum first opened in 1926 in the premises of the Weigh House, one of Amsterdam's oldest architectural structures. Later, in 1975, it moved to a building that had served as an orphanage since 1580 and was rebuilt in 1634 by the great Dutch architect van Campen.
The museum's collection includes more than 70000 items and covers the history of Amsterdam from the early Middle Ages to the present day. These are paintings, models, installations, and photographs. Special attention is paid to archaeological finds.
Despite the fact that about 25000 objects are available for viewing on the Internet, you can get the real impression only by seeing the museum's collection in person. Agree, no photograph can convey the atmosphere of Amsterdam's centuries-old history coming to life before your eyes.
