Canal House at de Herengracht
Step into the past within the impressive Willet-Holthuysen House in the center of Amsterdam. This double mansion on the Herengracht contains many period rooms, spaces seemingly frozen in time. Every six months an exhibition by a contemporary maker is also held here, while the French-style garden remains a calm oasis in the midst of the bustling canal belt.
Currently on show - “Friede auf Erden”
To mark the anniversary of 80 Years of Freedom in the Netherlands, the Amsterdam Museum presents “Friede auf Erden”: Art and War at the Willet-Holthuysen House. In this exhibition, artist duo Sander Breure and Witte van Hulzen revive the hidden wartime history of the Willet-Holthuysen House through a new video installation, along with photographs, drawings, and paintings.
Please note: This exhibition will be scattered throughout the Willet-Holthuysen House and therefore also in some period rooms.
Group visits
Max 15 persons
Our guides are able to give tours adapted to your wishes. Email boekingen@amsterdammuseum.nl to arrange a group visit. We allow a maximum of 15 persons per group, with at least 2 chaperones per group for school classes. Guided tours (max. 1 hour) are offered in Dutch and English. Please reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. We charge €70 per group.
Grachtentuin Huis Willet-Holthuysen
How to get there
Public transport
The museum is easily accessible by public transport:
- Tram 4 (stop Rembrandtplein) and 14 (stop Waterlooplein)
- Metro 51, 53 and 54 (stop Waterlooplein, exit Nieuwe Herengracht)
Cultuur Ferry
The Cultuur Ferry is a hop-on hop-off boat that stops at several cultural institutions in Amsterdam. The ferry service operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 09:30 to 17:30. Get off at the 'Amstel' stop to get to The Willet-Holthuysen House. For more information and tickets, visit cultuurferry.nl/en.
Parking
Nearest parking garages are: Nationale Opera & Ballet, Waterlooplein, The Bank and Markenhoven. For more information, please visit amsterdam.nl/parkeren.
Michelin star
The Willet-Holthuysen House received one Michelin star in 2025. This means that according to Michelin the Willet-Holthuysen house is worth a visit!
Tickets
Group visits
Group visit
Busses
Driving vehicles and coaches weighing more than 7.5 tons is restricted in the center of Amsterdam. Check Tourbuzz.nl for stopping points and parking spaces for coaches. The site also offers up-to-date information about traffic disruptions and diversions. The nearest stopping point is a 5- to 10-minute walk from the Willet-Holthuysen House.
Boats
A public pier is located in front of Herengracht 605 where (tour) boat passengers who would like to visit the museum may disembark.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The Willet-Holthuysen House is located on the Herengracht, part of Amsterdam’s Canal District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Due to its many stairs and the absence of a lift, the historic building is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users or mobility scooters. We are currently looking into how we can make the Willet-Holthuysen House better accessible for everyone.
General Facilities
Available, accessible or permitted
- Service dog allowed
- Personal assistant
Additional explanation
Facilities for people with limited mobility
Available, accessible or permitted
- Stairs with handrails
Facilities for people who are sensitive to stimuli
Available, accessible or permitted
- Sunflower Keycord recognition
Not available, accessible or permitted
- Sensory experience
- Accessible building
- Rest areas
- Accessible elevator
- Access without thresholds and steps are bridged by a ramp
- Barrier-free building and passages are sufficiently wide
- Wheelchair-friendly toilet
- Mobile payment
- Low-stimulus hours
- Low-stimulus room
