In short
The Dutch Resistance Museum, or Verzetsmuseum, explores the choices people faced under German occupation. Personal accounts and objects connect everyday life with persecution, resistance and collaboration. The visit also looks beyond the European Netherlands to war and its consequences in the former Dutch colonies.
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Dutch Resistance Museum prices and hours
Regular opening is daily 10:00–17:00. The museum lists closures on 1 January, 27 April and 25 December. Check your date and leave enough time for the permanent displays, rather than arriving just before closing.
Adult entry starts from €17.50 on the official price list and selected Tiqets offer checked 23 October 2026. Official admission for ages 7–17 starts from €9.50; under-7s enter free. Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card and ICOM have free-entry categories, subject to validity. Audio interpretation is included.
Hours
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Regular opening 10:00–17:00
Daily, apart from published exceptions.
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Annual closures 1 Jan / 27 Apr / 25 Dec
Check other changes for your visit date.
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Junior visits During museum hours
School classes may have priority during their booked activities.
Prices
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Adult admission From €17.50
Official list and selected Tiqets offer checked 23 October 2026.
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Children 7–17 From €9.50
Official category; under 7 free. Junior is designed from age 9.
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Eligible cards / companion Free-entry categories
Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card, ICOM and eligible essential companion.
What to explore at the Dutch Resistance Museum
The permanent presentation follows life in the occupied Netherlands, using individual experiences to make large historical events more concrete. A separate section examines the former Dutch colonies, including the movement from war toward independence. The temporary exhibition Hella de Jonge – Closer to Their Souls is listed from 18 September 2026 to 7 February 2027.
Personal wartime stories Must see
Explore occupation through individual experiences and choices.
The former colonies
Consider war, exploitation and the struggle for independence.
Resistance Museum Junior
Follow wartime childhood stories on a route designed from age 9.
Objects and audio
Connect the physical evidence with the voices and accounts around it.
Temporary exhibitions
Check Hella de Jonge through 7 February 2027 and the later programme.
Quick summary of your museum visit
Allow around 1.5–2 hours as a planning range, with more time for Junior, the colonial-history section or a temporary exhibition. Use the audio rather than trying to rush through every object. This is an emotionally demanding subject, so leave room for a pause and discussion afterwards.
Best moment
A visit with time for audio and reflection
Crowd
School groups may be present during weekday school hours
Kid friendly
Junior is aimed at children from age 9
Unmissable
The personal choices behind the larger historical events
Type of experience
Independent history museum with audio interpretation
What to expect
Serious themes, personal accounts, dark areas and sound effects
How to visit the Dutch Resistance Museum
The selected offer covers museum entry with an audio guide for an independent visit. The museum lists Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French audio, plus Dutch Sign Language. The Junior route has Dutch and English interpretation.
The related Tickets guide compares the available admission channels. The linked Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter walks are separate neighbourhood experiences: they do not automatically include this museum or entry to Anne Frank House. Check each activity’s actual route, inclusions and meeting point.
Good to know
Junior is designed for children from age 9, despite younger admission categories existing.
The museum is wheelchair accessible, with two Junior areas identified as inaccessible in its access guidance.
Sound effects, dark areas and school groups can affect the sensory experience.
An essential companion may enter free under the museum’s conditions.
Practical tips
Follow a few personal stories closely instead of trying to skim every display.
Leave time for the former-colonies section as part of the wider wartime history.
With children, discuss the themes before choosing the Junior route.
Plan a quiet break afterwards rather than another demanding visit immediately.
How to reach the museum in the Plantage
The address is Plantage Kerklaan 61, 1018 CX Amsterdam, diagonally opposite ARTIS Zoo’s main entrance. Use the current transport planner and navigate to the museum’s own doorway. Nearby attractions have separate admissions and should not be mistaken for parts of this ticket.
Plan a current journey to Plantage Kerklaan 61, checking services and the final walk.
Find the museum diagonally opposite the main ARTIS Zoo entrance. The admissions and entrances are separate.
Use suitable city routes and legal parking nearby, keeping the museum entrance clear.
Dutch Resistance Museum, Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam
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Preserving stories of resistance for new generations
The museum foundation was established in 1984 by people connected with the resistance movement. The museum opened in November 1985 in a former synagogue on Lekstraat. Sharing eyewitness experience with younger generations was central to the project from the beginning.
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Growth made the first premises increasingly restrictive. The museum acquired space in the Plancius building in the Plantage neighbourhood and opened its renewed presentation there in 1999. Junior followed in 2013, creating a dedicated way for children to encounter wartime experiences.
The museum’s approach starts with people rather than treating resistance as a list of heroic acts. Occupation changed ordinary decisions, relationships and responsibilities. Objects, documents and recorded accounts allow visitors to explore choices made under pressure without assuming that everyone had the same freedom to act.
The institution’s wider programme also considers colonial histories and the aftermath of the war. These perspectives prevent the story from ending neatly with European liberation. A thoughtful visit leaves space to consider how war, persecution, independence and memory affected different communities, and how those histories continue to be discussed.
A few milestones and perspectives to remember
The museum foundation dates from 1984.
Its first public opening was in November 1985.
The Plancius presentation opened in 1999.
Junior opened in 2013.
The permanent programme includes the former Dutch colonies.
Resistance Museum tickets and neighbourhood history walks
Find your stay near the Dutch Resistance Museum
Compare accommodation in the Plantage area using the map centred on the museum. Check the property’s stairs or lift, the actual route from transport and the rest of your itinerary. A nearby base can make a slower museum day easier to organise.
Dutch Resistance Museum visiting questions
Is an audio guide included?
Yes. The museum lists audio in Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French, plus Dutch Sign Language. Junior has Dutch and English interpretation.
What age is Junior designed for?
From age 9. It explores wartime childhood through true personal accounts, so consider your child’s readiness for the subject.
Is Junior in the same building?
Yes. The museum confirms that a combined admission covers the main museum and Junior in the same building.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum describes wheelchair-accessible displays and facilities. Its published access guidance identifies two areas of Junior as inaccessible; contact the museum about specific requirements.
Does the visit cover only the Netherlands in Europe?
No. A separate section considers the former Dutch colonies, wartime experiences and the movement toward independence.
Are children under 7 free?
Yes, under the official entry categories. This does not mean every exhibition is suitable for very young children.
Does a museum ticket include Anne Frank House?
No. This is a separate museum. The related neighbourhood walking tours also require their own inclusions to be checked.
When does the museum close for holidays?
Published closures include 1 January, 27 April and 25 December. Regular hours on other days are normally 10:00–17:00.
