Cromhouthuis Entrance Ticket

Explore one of Amsterdam’s finest canalside houses and get acquainted with the Cromhout family.

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Highlights

Enjoy the truly spectacular setting of the Wunderkammer
Discover the story of seven generations of the Cromhout
Complete your visit to the museum by visiting Café Cromhout serving dishes inspired by the Golden Age

Description

Discover the four regal buildings on Amsterdam’s stylish Herengracht canal, once home to the Cromhout family. Hundreds of years later, the buildings are still as impressive and distinguished as they were in the Golden Age. As you stroll through the various rooms, discover the story of seven generations of the Cromhout family, learning about their influence on Amsterdam and on the city’s cultural and artistic life, their immense wealth, their faith and the huge number of international contacts they maintained. The family history, full of ups-and-downs and unexpected turns, is revealed in a truly spectacular setting. The Wunderkammer, an acclaimed stylists’ collective, is responsible for the contemporary and flamboyant design and furnishing of the rooms from the rich collection of the Amsterdam Museum. Unique works of art, furniture, silver and paintings unite to create a surprising entity and bring the illustrious history of the Cromhout family to life. Since 1975, the upper floors of the Cromhouthuis have housed the Biblical Museum, where the Bible, art and culture are united. Explore the extraordinary collection, personal stories and a wealth of background information on a journey of discovery through the world of the Bible.