In short
STRAAT Museum brings street art and graffiti into a former shipbuilding warehouse at NDSM in Amsterdam Noord. The scale matters: large canvases and installations sit within an industrial hall, inviting you to move closer for detail and then step back to read the whole image. The ferry journey across the IJ makes this a different outing from the Museumplein museums.
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Prices and hours of STRAAT Museum
Regular opening is Monday 12:00–17:00, Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, and Thursday 10:00–21:00. Check the date-specific calendar: closures currently include 27 October and 5 November 2026 and 1 January 2027.
At the 23 October 2026 check, the museum lists adult admission from €21.50, while selected partner entry starts from €22. These are different booking channels. Check your date, age category and cancellation conditions before selecting an offer.
Hours
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Monday 12:00–17:00
Later opening than the other weekdays.
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Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00
Thursday stays open until 21:00; date exceptions apply.
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Special closures Check calendar
27 Oct and 5 Nov 2026; 1 Jan 2027 currently listed.
Prices
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Partner entry From €22
Checked 23 October 2026; final price depends on the offer.
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Youth 13–18 From €11.50
Official category checked 23 October 2026.
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Children 0–12 Free with adult
Maximum five free children per adult; arrange the correct ticket.
What to see at STRAAT Museum
Look for the different visual languages gathered under the broad idea of street art: lettering, portraiture, abstraction and sculptural work. The museum describes a collection of more than 180 works by more than 170 artists. Displays and projects can change, so approach it as a living programme rather than a checklist of permanently guaranteed works.
Large-scale artworks Must see
Read each image from different distances within the hall.
Lettering and visual language
Compare styles, techniques and the messages they carry.
Sculpture and installations
Look beyond the two-dimensional canvas.
STRAAT Gallery
Check the current exhibition programme before your visit.
The industrial setting
Notice how the warehouse affects scale, movement and perspective.
Quick summary of a STRAAT visit
Allow around 1–2 hours for an independent museum visit, plus the ferry journey and the walk from the landing. This is a planning allowance. Leave extra time if you want to follow the audio interpretation, explore NDSM outside or pause at the café.
Best moment
A visit with time for the ferry and a slow look
Crowd
Leave space around popular works and passageways
Kid friendly
Choose a manageable route and suitable pacing
Unmissable
The relationship between large art and industrial space
Type of experience
Independent street art and graffiti museum
What to expect
A warehouse interior with uneven floor surfaces
How to visit STRAAT Museum
Compare independent admission with a museum-and-cruise combination. A cruise is a separate activity, with its own boarding location and timing; it is not a direct boat transfer to STRAAT. The entry offers below do not automatically include a live museum guide or workshop.
The museum provides a free Dutch and English audio tour on your own phone. Bring headphones. For wider art plans, the Fabrique des Lumières guide below describes a separate immersive venue at Westergas, not another gallery inside STRAAT.
STRAAT Museum - Museum for Street Art Amsterdam Admission Ticket
STRAAT Museum: Independent Entry
STRAAT Museum + 75-Minute Blue Boat Cruise
Good to know
The protected industrial building has uneven floors and metal strips.
Lifts serve several levels, but the panoramic deck is not wheelchair accessible.
Dress for a warehouse environment; indoor temperature is not fully regulated.
Check special closures before travelling across the IJ.
Practical tips
Step back to read a large work, then move closer for its surface and detail.
Bring a charged phone and headphones for the free audio tour.
Check the return ferry and leave a buffer before another timed booking.
Treat the outdoor NDSM area as a separate walk rather than part of the admission ticket.
How to reach STRAAT Museum at NDSM
Use NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam as your destination. From the IJ side of Amsterdam Centraal, take the ferry to NDSM and walk to the museum. Check the current ferry departure and allow time for boarding rather than arriving at the quay at the last minute.
Take the free ferry from the IJ side of Amsterdam Centraal to NDSM. Confirm the live route and departures, then allow the short final walk to the entrance.
The museum describes an approximately three-minute walk from the NDSM ferry landing. Use NDSM-Plein 1 and allow for your own walking pace.
Use current cycle directions and a suitable ferry connection. Park without blocking pedestrian routes or the museum entrance.
STRAAT Museum, NDSM-Plein 1, Amsterdam
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From industrial hall to street art museum
STRAAT occupies a former shipbuilding warehouse at NDSM. The building is more than a backdrop: its open span and industrial surfaces allow artworks to be encountered at a scale very different from a small domestic gallery.
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The NDSM setting links a contemporary art visit with Amsterdam’s working waterfront. Rather than disguising the industrial hall, the museum uses its dimensions to present large works and to make the process of looking a physical activity: moving through the space changes what an image reveals.
Street art has a complicated relationship with the museum. Work associated with public streets, temporary surfaces and changing urban contexts enters an institution where it can be preserved, interpreted and compared. Keep that shift in mind as you read the artists’ messages.
The museum describes artworks made on site and a programme involving both established and emerging artists. An exhibition can therefore introduce new work as well as explain an existing movement. Check current gallery programming if a particular artist or project is central to your visit.
Street art in a shipbuilding warehouse
The collection includes more than 180 works by more than 170 artists.
Many works were created on site for the museum.
The building was used for shipbuilding before its cultural use.
The free audio interpretation is available in Dutch and English.
A ferry trip to NDSM connects the visit with the wider waterfront.
STRAAT tickets and more immersive art in Amsterdam
Find your stay near STRAAT Museum
Compare accommodation around NDSM using the map centred on STRAAT. Consider the ferry timetable, evening travel and your other Amsterdam plans as well as proximity to the museum. A waterfront stay in Noord offers a different daily journey from a hotel in the old centre.
STRAAT Museum visiting questions
How long should I allow?
Around 1–2 hours for the museum is a useful planning allowance, plus ferry travel and the final walk.
Is the ferry a paid museum transfer?
No. The regular NDSM ferry from behind Centraal is free public transport. Check the current route and timetable.
Does a cruise combination take me to the museum?
Do not assume that. The museum and canal cruise are separate visits with different locations and booking instructions.
Is STRAAT fully wheelchair accessible?
No. There are uneven floors and metal strips. Lifts serve several levels, but the panoramic deck and meeting room are not wheelchair accessible. Contact the museum about your route.
Is an English audio tour available?
Yes. The museum offers a free Dutch and English audio tour on your own phone. Bring headphones.
Does entry include a guided tour?
The selected admission offers are for independent visits. Guided tours and workshops are separate activities unless explicitly included.
Can children enter free?
The museum lists free entry for ages 0–12 with an adult, with a maximum of five free children per adult. Reserve the correct ticket category.
Are the regular hours valid every day?
No. Special closures and holiday schedules apply. Check the calendar, particularly for 27 October and 5 November 2026.
