Museum Het Schip ticket in Amsterdam
Museum Het Schip
- Visit a world-famous Amsterdam School building that once served as a model for social housing reform
- Take a free guided tour and gain deep insights into the architecture, ideals, and history of the 1920s movement
- Step into a realistic slum dwelling and see firsthand the poor living conditions that inspired social change
- Discover beautifully preserved interiors and exhibitions that show how design elevated working-class dignity
What to expect
Step inside Museum Het Schip and uncover the powerful story of how architecture became a force for social change in early 20th-century Amsterdam. Housed in a striking example of the Amsterdam School style, the museum is part of a former workers’ housing complex designed to uplift and inspire. With your entry ticket, you’ll enjoy access to permanent and temporary exhibitions on social housing, urban planning, and design. A free guided tour brings these ideas to life, offering rich historical context and behind-the-scenes insights. Walk through a detailed replica of a slum dwelling, compare it with model apartments, and explore how art and architecture were used to shape a better society
Learn about the urban planning and design visions of the Amsterdam School through historical maps
Engage with fascinating artifacts and models that illustrate the principles of this architectural style
Explore exhibits that delve into the artistic and social context of the Amsterdam School movement
Admire the unique decorative arts and design elements characteristic of the Amsterdam School
Discover the remarkable architecture of Museum Het Schip, a key example of the Amsterdam School style
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