Museum Willet-Holthuysen Admission Ticket

Explore one of Netherland’s first private collection at your own pace. Discover the treasures of the Golden Age of Netherlands and study the rich architecture and design at the Willet-Holthuysen Museum

• Discover remnants of the Dutch Golden Age at the museum as you discover one of the earliest private collections in Netherlands.
• See magnificent collections of items including Venetian glass, German porcelain, weapons, rare literature, and prints at the venue.

A double-mansion built in 1687, the Willet-Holthuysen museum was converted to a public museum in 1895. The remnants of the Golden Age of the Dutch are clearly visible in both the external structure as well as the internal exhibits and decorations. Through its test against time, the museum has housed several prominent families and has been adorned by paintings and artworks procured by the elite.

The Willet-Holthuysen Museum is managed by the Amsterdam Museum. With the legacy of Louisa Willet-Holthuysen (1895), the city of Amsterdam has been in possession of this important 19th-century private collection for over a hundred and twenty years, of which a large part is presented in the original historical ambiance of the museum.

You can also avail a guided tour at an additional charge of € 1 in Dutch, English, Russian, German, Italian, Spanish and French. This audio tour takes you on a journey with the last residents of the house and gives you insights into the house while narrating stories from the venue. Walk through the enchanting house and adore the works of arts on display in this quaint, luxurious museum.

Dive into the past with a visit to the Willet-Holthuysen Museum. Uncover the traditional architecture and design language that was prevalent in the Golden Age of the Dutch. Discover the legacies of the last owners, Abraham Willet and Louisa Holthuysen and explore their private collection now turned public. Involve yourself in their lives and discover the livelihoods of the elite as you peruse through the collection valued at millions today.