Red Light Secrets is Amsterdam’s Museum of Prostitution, housed in a former brothel on Oudezijds Achterburgwal. Its rooms and audio stories explore sex work and the people behind the district’s windows. The minimum age is 16, and the historic building has stairs and narrow passages.
Choose museum admission for a short independent visit, or a combination adding a canal cruise. Check the museum entry time and the separate boat departure instructions before booking. The museum is not wheelchair accessible.
Red Light Secrets museum admission
Compare museum-only admission from three booking partners. These offers include an independent visit with audio stories. For a museum-and-cruise bundle, see the combinations further down this page.
Red Light Secrets Museum: Entry Ticket
Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam
Red Light Secrets Museum + Audio Guide
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Choose museum entry or a canal cruise bundle
Choose museum-only entry if you want a focused visit of around 45 minutes. A combination adds a separate one-hour canal cruise; allow travel time between the museum and your chosen departure point.
Compare museum-only and cruise combinations
Compare museum-only tickets and museum-plus-cruise combinations. Every offer includes Red Light Secrets; only the combination products add a one-hour canal cruise. Review both venues’ entry instructions and the selected date before paying.
Red Light Secrets ticket prices
Museum-only partner offers start from €14.50, while the listed museum-and-cruise combinations start from €25. Prices depend on the date and offer. The museum admits visitors aged 16 and over.
| Ticket or package | From price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Red Light Secrets Museum: Entry Ticket | From €14.50 | |
| Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam | From €15 | |
| Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum + Canal Cruise | From €25 | |
| Red Light Secrets Museum Amsterdam & 1-Hour Canal Cruise | From €25 |
Booking and entry information
Opening hours
Official hours: daily 11:00–01:00, last admission 00:00. Partner booking windows can be shorter; use the time on your selected ticket.
Timed entry
Arrive for your reserved museum time. Check separate boat departure and voucher instructions for combinations.
Museum admission
Minimum age 16. Audio stories included; historic building is not wheelchair accessible. No luggage storage.
Add a one-hour canal cruise
These combinations pair Red Light Secrets admission with a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise. The museum and boat have separate meeting points. Follow your confirmation’s departure and voucher instructions, and reserve a boat time if the selected operator requires it.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Do I need to select a museum entry time?
Follow the selected offer’s booking steps. Some museum tickets, including the GetYourGuide offer shown here, require an entry time. Arrive for the slot on your confirmation and check both schedules if adding a cruise.
Is the audio guide included?
The museum visit includes audio stories by Inga. Check the languages available in your chosen offer. This is an independent museum visit; a live guide is not included in the museum-only tickets shown.
What does Red Light Secrets admission cover?
Admission covers the museum inside a former canal-house brothel, with displays and personal audio stories about sex work in Amsterdam. A canal cruise is included only when the product explicitly lists the combination.
Where is the museum entrance?
Red Light Secrets is at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60H, in the De Wallen district. The canal-cruise departure point is elsewhere and depends on the selected operator.
How long does a museum visit take?
The museum estimates about 45 minutes. Allow extra time for queues and listening to the audio stories. A combination adds a separate one-hour cruise plus travel and boarding time.
What is the minimum age for Red Light Secrets?
The minimum admission age is 16 years. The museum discusses adult themes and sex work. Check age requirements for every part of a combination when planning your booking.
How do museum and canal cruise combinations work?
The listed combinations include museum admission and a 60-minute canal cruise. Follow the ticket’s separate museum and boarding instructions. For the Tiqets offer, a specific cruise time can be reserved through the named Tours & Tickets shops.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation and date-change conditions depend on the seller and offer. Check the deadline before payment and follow your confirmation if plans change; museum and cruise components can have separate instructions.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
No. The museum’s historic canal house has narrow corridors and stairs. Contact the operator about your needs before booking; general accessibility features of a cruise do not change the museum’s access limitations.
