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Museumkaart calculator: will it pay off for you?
Choose the museums you plan to visit. Compare ticket costs with a Museumkaart and see what you could save.
By Essentially Amsterdam Staff · Updated 25 October 2026
Quick guide: an adult card pays off around your fifth visit.The card costs €75 for adults and €39 up to 18. The average adult ticket at the 32 Amsterdam museums we checked is €17.81.
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Museumkaart museums in Amsterdam and their ticket prices
| Museum | Adult | Youth | Card | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museumplein (3) | ||||
| Rijksmuseum Museumplein | EUR 25 | free up to and including 18 | Yes | Booking a start time is required for everyone, including Museumkaart holders. |
| Van Gogh Museum Museumplein | EUR 25 | free under 18 | Yes | Online only. Museumkaart holders must book a free ticket with a start time; no entry without one. Read moreAdult price rises to 26 euro from 1 January 2027. |
| Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Museumplein | EUR 22.50 | free up to and including 18 | Yes | Booking a time slot with the Museumkaart is appreciated but not stated as required. |
| Canal Belt and Jordaan (7) | ||||
| Museum Van Loon Keizersgracht / Canal Belt | EUR 17.50 | EUR 9.75 6 to 17 (under 6 free) | Yes | |
| Huis Willet-Holthuysen Herengracht / Canal Belt | EUR 15 | free 0 to 17 | Yes | Run by the Amsterdam Museum. |
| Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie Keizersgracht / Canal Belt | EUR 12.50 | free under 18 | Yes | |
| Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam Keizersgracht / Canal Belt | EUR 16 | EUR 11.75 school pupils (children up to 12 free) | Yes | Children up to 12 free; school pupils and CJP 11.75 euro. |
| Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam Herengracht / Canal Belt | EUR 18.50 | EUR 9.50 6 to 17 (up to 5 free) | Yes | Reservation not required; the Museumkaart can be scanned at the desk. |
| Anne Frank Huis Prinsengracht / Jordaan | EUR 16.50 | EUR 7 10 to 17 (0 to 9: 1 euro) | Yes | Online time-slot ticket required for everyone, no door sales. Read moreMuseumkaart holders still pay 1 euro booking fee. Prices include the 1 euro booking fee. |
| Embassy of the Free Mind Keizersgracht / Canal Belt | EUR 15 | EUR 6.50 youth (children free) | Yes | Reservation appreciated, not required. Site does not state the youth age band. |
| Old Centre (6) | ||||
| Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder Oudezijds Voorburgwal / Red Light District | EUR 18 | EUR 7.50 5 to 17 (under 5 free) | Yes | Booking a time slot is advised but not required. VriendenLoterij VIP card not valid here. |
| Allard Pierson Rokin / Centre | EUR 15.50 | EUR 3.50 5 to 18 (up to 4 free) | Yes | |
| Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam Dam Square | EUR 13.50 | free up to and including 17 | Yes | Includes audio tour. Palace can close for royal use; check the opening calendar. |
| De Nieuwe Kerk Dam Square | EUR 25 | EUR 15 12 to 17 (up to 11 free) | Yes | Price depends on the exhibition; for Queer Amsterdam (26 Oct 2026 to 4 Apr... Read morePrice depends on the exhibition; for Queer Amsterdam (26 Oct 2026 to 4 Apr 2027) adults pay 20 euro and youth 13.50 euro. |
| Oude Kerk De Wallen / Centre | EUR 14.50 | EUR 7.50 13 to 17 (0 to 12 free) | Yes | Tower visit is extra: Museumkaart holders pay 7.50 euro for church plus tower. |
| W139 Warmoesstraat / Centre | EUR 5 | free up to and including 18 | Yes | Pay-it-forward pricing; exhibition tickets sold at the door. |
| Plantage and Jewish Quarter (7) | ||||
| H'ART Museum Amstel / Plantage | EUR 29.50 | free up to and including 17 | Yes | Adult price includes the Chez Matisse exhibition supplement. Read moreMuseumkaart holders pay a 7 euro supplement for this exhibition. |
| Museum Het Rembrandthuis Waterlooplein | EUR 23.50 | EUR 8 6 to 17 (under 6 free) | Yes | Off-peak adult ticket 16:00 to 18:00 is 19.50 euro. Read moreBooking a timeslot is recommended for Museumkaart holders, not required. |
| Joods Museum and Portugese Synagoge (duo ticket) Jewish Cultural Quarter / Waterlooplein | EUR 20 | EUR 8 13 to 17 (6 to 12: 6 euro, under 6 free) | Yes | One duo ticket covers both locations. Read moreTickets at the door cost 2 euro more. Museumkaart holders get a free ticket at the desk; no advance ticket needed. |
| Nationaal Holocaustmuseum and Hollandsche Schouwburg Jewish Cultural Quarter / Plantage | EUR 20 | EUR 8 13 to 17 (6 to 12: 6 euro, under 6 free) | Yes | One ticket covers both locations. Read moreTickets at the door cost 2 euro more. Museumkaart gives free entry. A combi ticket for all four Jewish Cultural Quarter locations is 30 euro. |
| Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam Plantage | EUR 17.50 | EUR 9.50 7 to 17 (up to 6 free) | Yes | Free audio tour included. |
| ARTIS-Micropia Plantage / ARTIS | EUR 18 | free 0 to 12 (13+ pays adult price) | Yes | 18 euro is the desk price; online prices vary by day, from 17 euro. |
| ARTIS-Groote Museum Plantage / ARTIS | EUR 18 | free 0 to 12 (13+ pays adult price) | Yes | 18 euro is the desk price; online prices vary by day, from 17 euro. |
| Waterfront and Noord (3) | ||||
| Het Scheepvaartmuseum Kattenburg / Oosterdok | EUR 20 | not published 5 to 17 | Yes | Ages 5 to 17 are free only as an autumn holiday promotion, online only; the... Read moreAges 5 to 17 are free only as an autumn holiday promotion, online only; the regular youth price was not shown today. Under 5 free. |
| NEMO Science Museum Oosterdok | EUR 21.50 | EUR 21.50 4 to 17 (0 to 3 free) | Yes | Museumkaart holders must book a Museumkaart ticket with a start time in advance. Read moreSame price for all ages 4 and up. |
| Eye Filmmuseum Noord / IJ waterfront | EUR 16.50 | free up to and including 17 | Yes | Exhibition only; films are not covered. Read moreSome exhibitions carry a one-off supplement for Museumkaart holders; the current one does not. Card tickets can be reserved online and collected at the desk. |
| Further out (6) | ||||
| Amsterdam in Motion (Amsterdam Museum) Westergasfabriek | EUR 18 | free 0 to 17 | Yes | The Amsterdam Museum's own story-of-the-city location while its main... Read moreThe Amsterdam Museum's own story-of-the-city location while its main building is closed. |
| Wereldmuseum Amsterdam Oost / Oosterpark | EUR 18 | EUR 7.50 6 to 18 (under 6 free) | Yes | Online price; at the desk adults pay 20 euro and youth 9 euro. Read moreAdult rate applies from age 19. |
| Museum Het Schip Spaarndammerbuurt / West | EUR 17.50 | EUR 10 12 to 18 (5 to 12: 5 euro, 0 to 4 free) | Yes | Museumkaart covers the exhibitions; the guided interior visit of the post... Read moreMuseumkaart covers the exhibitions; the guided interior visit of the post office and museum home costs a 2 euro supplement. |
| Museum Tot Zover De Nieuwe Ooster / Watergraafsmeer | EUR 11 | EUR 6 13 to 18 (up to 12 free) | Yes | |
| Museum Cobra Amstelveen | EUR 20 | EUR 7.50 5 to 17 (0 to 4 free) | Yes | In Amstelveen, not Amsterdam. |
| De Appel Nieuw-West / Schinkel | EUR 6 | free 0 to 18 | Yes | |
How we calculate this
- The card: EUR 75 for adults aged 19 and over, EUR 39 for children and teenagers up to and including 18, valid for one year (museum.nl). Renewal after a year costs EUR 69 (museum.nl FAQ).
- Supplements: where card holders still pay something (H'ART Museum EUR 7 for its current exhibition, Anne Frank Huis EUR 1 booking fee), the calculator adds it to the card side.
- Time slots: most museums need no reservation, but the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, NEMO and the Anne Frank Huis ask card holders to book a start time online.
- A temporary card bought at a museum desk works at once for 31 days and up to 5 visits, until you register it.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Museumkaart cost in 2026?
The Museumkaart costs EUR 75 for adults aged 19 and over and EUR 39 for everyone up to and including 18, according to museum.nl. It is valid for one year, and renewing it costs EUR 69.
How many museum visits before the Museumkaart pays off in Amsterdam?
At the average adult ticket price of the 32 museums we checked, EUR 17.81, the adult card pays for itself on the fifth visit. Visiting only the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk already costs EUR 72.50, so a fourth museum puts you ahead.
Can I use the Museumkaart at the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum?
Yes, both accept it. You must still book a start time online: the Van Gogh Museum gives card holders a free timed ticket, and the Rijksmuseum asks every visitor to book a start time.
Which Amsterdam museums do not accept the Museumkaart?
Museums missing from museum.nl's list do not take it, including Moco, Nxt Museum, Museum Vrolik, the Kattenkabinet and the Hortus Botanicus. Some museums that do accept it charge card holders a supplement for special exhibitions, such as H'ART Museum (EUR 7 for its current exhibition).
Can tourists buy a Museumkaart?
Yes. A card bought at a museum desk is a temporary card, valid straight away for 31 days and a maximum of 5 visits, until you register it, as museum.nl explains in its FAQ.