While the restoration of the main building is underway, the Rijksmuseum is displaying the crème de la crème of its permanent collection in the newly furnished Philips Wing. ‘Rijksmuseum, The Masterpieces’ offers the unique opportunity to view all the highlights of the Golden Age in one place. From 11 March to 1 June the painting ‘Woman Holding a Balance’ by Johannes Vermeer is back in Amsterdam. This is a unique chance to see this painting surrounded by all the other master pieces.
www.rijksmuseum.nl

The house where Rembrandt lived between 1639 and 1658 is a museum: Museum het Rembrandthuis or the Rembrandt House Museum. You can see a large variety of etchings, drawings and copper plates by the master himself, the Rembrandt House Museum also owns a small number of paintings by Rembrandt’s teacher, his pupils and his contemporaries. So see how the rich and famous used to live in the 17th century and check out the beautiful paintings in the Rembrandt house.
www.rembrandthuis.nl

The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank’s diary is among the original objects on display. The museum is located in the centre of Amsterdam. Make sure you book tickets online so you don’t have to wait in line.
www.annefrank.org

Be a bottle, Brew your own beer and see why Heineken is the most famous beer brand in the world! Four levels and 18 attractions in the former brewery will give you an amazing experience. After the tour anjoy a couple of fresh brewed beers in the Heineken bar.
www.heinekenexperience.com

Van Gogh and the colours of the night is a unique exhibition in the van Gogh museum. This is the first exhibition to be devoted to Van Gogh’s representations of the evening and night. You will see paintings from all over the world that where brought to Amsterdam just for this special exhibition. This is a ones in a lifetime experience so don’t miss it! For more information and ticket sales you can go to the museums website.
www.vangoghmuseum.com