museum
De Nieuwe Kerk
A late-Gothic church on Dam square, now a venue for major exhibitions.
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De Nieuwe Kerk is a cultural museum in the old centre. A late-Gothic church on Dam square, now a venue for major exhibitions.
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 De Wallen (Red Light District). Amsterdam's oldest quarter is a tangle of medieval lanes and canals around the Oude Kerk — and the heart of the Red Light District. By day a fascinating historic centre; by night famously frank.
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.
The New Church, Amsterdam
De Dam, 1012 NP, Amsterdam