Cheese Museum Amsterdam

Cheese Museum Amsterdam is a cultural museum in the Jordaan. A free, tasting-friendly museum on Dutch cheese near the Prinsengracht.

What to expect

Expect a museum visit — allow at least an hour or two; for popular institutions, booking a timed ticket online avoids the queue.

The neighbourhood

It sits in Jordaan. The Jordaan is Amsterdam's prettiest, most charming quarter — narrow lanes, leafy canals, hidden almshouse courtyards and brown cafés. Once working-class, now beloved for slow wandering, independent shops and a villagey feel right beside the centre.

Good to know

For popular museums, book a timed slot online to skip the queue.

Opening hours and ticket prices change — check the museum's own website before you go, and book popular museums ahead.