In short
H’ART Museum presents changing international art exhibitions in the historic Amstelhof beside the Amstel. The programme determines what you will see: this is a place to check the current exhibition, then give it time. The courtyard and former care-home setting add a quieter architectural layer to the visit.
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Prices and hours of H’ART Museum
H’ART normally opens daily 10:00–17:00, with official last entry at 16:30. It opens 12:00–17:00 on 25 December and 1 January and closes on King’s Day, 27 April. Follow an earlier arrival requirement if your booking partner specifies one.
For Chez Matisse, the exhibition page lists adult admission from €29.50 including the supplement. Museumkaart and I amsterdam City Card/Go City holders pay the listed €7 supplement; under-18s are free. Check eligibility, your date and the final ticket total. Selected Tiqets entry also starts from €29.50 at the 23 October 2026 check.
Hours
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Daily 10:00–17:00
Official last entry 16:30; partner arrival rules may be earlier.
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25 Dec / 1 Jan 12:00–17:00
Published holiday schedule.
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King’s Day Closed
27 April; check other date-specific exceptions.
Prices
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Chez Matisse adult From €29.50
Official exhibition figure includes supplement; checked 23 October 2026.
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Eligible card holders €7 supplement
Museumkaart and I amsterdam City Card/Go City; bring valid card.
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Under 18 Free admission
Reserve the correct category and check conditions.
What to see at H’ART Museum now
Chez Matisse – Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou runs from 3 October 2026 to 14 February 2027. It places Matisse alongside other artists to explore colour, form and influence. The separate CATPC exhibition The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles runs until 8 November 2026, examining plantation economies, art and land through sculpture and embroidered work.
Chez Matisse Must see
Explore colour and form in the current Centre Pompidou collaboration.
La Blouse roumaine
Look closely at a key work identified in the Matisse exhibition.
Art in dialogue
Compare Matisse with contemporaries and later artists.
CATPC exhibition
Check the programme through 8 November 2026 for art and plantation histories.
The Amstelhof setting
Allow time to notice the courtyard and historic architecture.
Quick summary of an H’ART visit
Allow around 1.5–2 hours for a focused exhibition visit, with extra time for a second exhibition, audio interpretation or the courtyard. This is a planning range. Book for the programme that will actually be showing on your date rather than expecting an exhibition from an earlier season.
Best moment
A reserved visit with time for the current exhibition
Crowd
Leave room for other viewers around major works
Kid friendly
Choose an age-appropriate pace and interpretation
Unmissable
The exhibition that matches your visit date
Type of experience
Independent international art exhibitions
What to expect
Changing displays inside a historic riverside building
How to visit H’ART Museum
The selected admission offer includes the running exhibition and currently identifies Chez Matisse. Check your visit date and the confirmation for any reservation instructions. Museum entry is independent; a live guide is not automatically included.
The combined Rembrandt House offer is covered in the Tickets guide below, where you can compare the arrangements for two separate venues. The Fabrique des Lumières guide describes a different immersive-art experience at Westergas, for another part of your Amsterdam itinerary.
Good to know
Chez Matisse has a supplement, including for Museumkaart and city-card holders.
The adult €29.50 figure on the exhibition page already includes that supplement.
Exhibitions change; check dates before booking.
The museum lists lifts, wheelchair-friendly rooms and accessible toilets.
Practical tips
Look at the relationship between colour and the boundaries of a form.
Compare one Matisse work with a nearby work by another artist.
Leave time for the courtyard if the conditions suit.
Keep a second museum or Westergas activity separate in your timetable.
How to reach H’ART Museum on the Amstel
The entrance address is Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam. The museum lists Waterlooplein for tram and metro access; confirm current services and the final walk. Vehicles cannot normally stop directly outside: the published drop-off address is Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1, with special arrangements for visitors with a physical disability.
The museum lists tram 14 and metro 51, 53 and 54 at Waterlooplein, using the Hortusplantsoen exit. Confirm current services before travel.
Navigate to Amstel 51 from public pavements and leave time before your reserved entry. Keep any other activity’s meeting point separate.
Use suitable city routes and legal cycle parking nearby without obstructing the entrance or pedestrians.
H’ART Museum, Amstel 51, Amsterdam
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From Amstelhof to an international exhibition museum
The Amstelhof began in 1683 as a church-supported home for older women. Its long residential history gives the building a different origin from a purpose-built art museum. The last residents moved out in 2007, before the transformation into an exhibition venue.
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The main building opened as Hermitage Amsterdam in 2009, presenting loans from St Petersburg. The institution’s later direction brought a new identity and international partnerships, with H’ART’s new programme officially opened in 2024.
The building’s change of use is part of what makes the visit distinctive. Rooms once serving a residential institution now frame temporary exhibitions; the courtyard provides a pause between the art and the busy riverside city. Notice the setting without assuming that every part of the historic complex is itself a permanent exhibition.
Today, partnerships allow works from major international collections to be shown in Amsterdam. That model makes the calendar especially important: the institution remains, while the objects and questions on display change. A return visit can therefore offer a different encounter rather than a repeat of the same collection route.
A historic setting and a changing programme
The Amstelhof’s residential story began in 1683.
The last residents moved out in 2007.
The main museum opened as Hermitage Amsterdam in 2009.
The H’ART programme’s official opening took place in 2024.
Chez Matisse is organised with Centre Pompidou.
H’ART tickets and more art experiences in Amsterdam
Find your stay near H’ART Museum
Compare accommodation near Amstel 51 using the map centred on H’ART Museum. Check the actual walking route, transport and evening surroundings alongside room prices. A location by the Amstel can suit an art-focused day, but consider the rest of your trip too.
H’ART Museum visiting questions
Is H’ART the former Hermitage Amsterdam?
Yes. The main museum opened as Hermitage Amsterdam in 2009; H’ART now presents a changing international programme.
Is Chez Matisse currently on view?
The published dates are 3 October 2026 to 14 February 2027. Check the calendar if visiting later.
Do I add €7 to the adult €29.50 price?
The current exhibition page labels €29.50 as the adult total including the supplement. Check the final amount for your selected booking channel.
Is Museumkaart entry completely free for Matisse?
No. The current exhibition lists a €7 supplement for Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card and Go City holders.
Does a museum ticket include a live guide?
Not automatically. The selected entry offer is for an independent visit; check any separately booked guided activity.
Is the building wheelchair friendly?
The museum lists wheelchair-friendly rooms, public lifts and accessible toilets. Contact it about equipment or specific arrangements before travel.
Can a taxi stop directly at the museum door?
Normally vehicles cannot stop directly outside. The published drop-off point is Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1, with special arrangements available for physical disability access.
Are all exhibitions permanent?
No. Check the current programme and dates. CATPC’s The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles is listed until 8 November 2026.
