landmark
Museumplein
The grassy plaza linking the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh and Stedelijk, with the I amsterdam letters nearby.
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Museumplein is a city square in the Museum Quarter. The grassy plaza linking the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh and Stedelijk, with the I amsterdam letters nearby.
What to expect
A well-known landmark — worth a stop on a walk through the area; check whether the interior is open to visit.
The neighbourhood
It sits in Museumkwartier (Museum Quarter). The city's cultural powerhouse, gathered around Museumplein — the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Stedelijk and Moco, with the Concertgebouw nearby and the luxury P.C. Hooftstraat for shopping.
Good to know
Opening hours and ticket prices change — check the official website before visiting; many sights are free to see from outside.
Museumplein, Amsterdam
1071 AP Amsterdam, Netherlands