Amsterdam: Architecture Museum Het Schip Entry Ticket & Tour
Spaarndammerbuurt, Amsterdam
Explore one of Amsterdam's most unique building complexes on a guided tour of the Het Ship museum. Discover the architectural work of Michel de Klerk and see the exhibition on the Amsterdam School.
Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam is an architectural landmark suited for visitors interested in design, social history, and early 20th-century housing.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic Het Schip building, a masterpiece of Amsterdam architecture
- Enjoy an engaging guided tour led by an expert guide
- Step inside a restored 1920s workers’ home and a historic post office
- Experience permanent and temporary exhibitions on various topics
- Explore a unique location outside the main tourist areas
Description
Museum Het Schip is located in the Spaarndammerbuurt district and showcases one of Amsterdam’s most extraordinary architectural landmarks. Designed by Michel de Klerk in 1919, the expressive brick complex features dramatic curves, towers, detailed decoration, and a tapered floor plan that gives it the nickname 'The Ship.'
The guided tour offers insight into both the architecture and the social ideals of the Amsterdam School movement, which believed that beautiful design could enhance everyday life.
Guided Tour Includes
- The history and social ideals of the Amsterdam School movement
- An exploration of the art and architecture of the Schip complex
- Access to a restored 1920s workers’ apartment
- A visit to the historic post office designed by Michel de Klerk
- Entry to a reconstructed 'slum dwelling' to understand early social housing conditions
Guided tours depart every hour starting at 12:00. The 15:00 tour is in English. The guided tour is optional and requires a small additional fee.
Exhibitions
You can explore permanent and temporary exhibitions at your own pace. The permanent exhibition, 'Amsterdam School, Imagined Ideals,' explains the movement and features notable design, art, and architecture.
Temporary exhibitions cover architecture, design, and social history with past topics including Antoni Gaudí, women of the Amsterdam School, and Dutch-Indonesian history. Check the museum’s website for current exhibitions.
Includes
- Entry ticket
Excludes
- Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and arrive 10 minutes before your tour. Bring comfortable shoes and consider visiting in the afternoon for the English-language tour.
