While you’re still full of energy, I highly recommend a short walk along the Golden Bend of the Canal Ring—Amsterdam looks like a fairytale here. And while you’re at it, you can visit one of the museums nearby. And no, these aren’t the kind of museums where your kids will be bored. Additionally, all these museums are located in historic mansions allowing you to see how things are set up inside. Choose any—they’re all within a 5-minute stroll from your breakfast spot.
Definitely, the most magical museum in Amsterdam. Peek into the windows of 17th-century mansions, observe the lives of their tiny but incredibly busy inhabitants, and see how they built this city on the water. If you’re with kids, they’ll be thrilled and so will you.
Art museum with excellent photography exhibitions and projects in VR and AI. We might even bump into each other here—I never miss an exhibition.
Another photography museum, though with a less consistent quality of exhibitions. It’s worth checking the schedule before you visit. But the mansion itself is preserved in its original state, complete with stucco, murals, fireplaces, and a lovely garden where you can take a break.
If you want to see how the very wealthy Amsterdam families lived centuries ago, this is the place for you. There are no interactive exhibits, but it’s beautiful, with lots of fascinating details and a wonderful garden.
The craziest museum in Amsterdam. In the late 20th century, the mansion’s owner turned it into a museum In memory of his cat, John Pierpont Morgan. The house is filled with sculptures, paintings, and posters featuring cats—from works by Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec to pure kitsch. It’s all very touching, but also a lot of fun. By the way, a few cats still live in the house.