Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 63 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) worth booking?
Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) is a 1-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $23 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 63 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (63)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $23 per person
Open daily from 11:00-17:00. This ticket includes access to the Portuguese Synagogue, which is closed on Saturdays. Stunning synagogues, striking buildings and impressive memorials grace the streets of Amsterdams old Jewish quarter. In the heart of the neighborhood, an area of less than one square kilometer, is the Jewish Cultural Quarter, which includes the Jewish Museum, the engaging Jewish Museum junior and the stately Portuguese Synagogue. Here visitors can find out all about Jewish culture, history and traditions. The Jewish Museum, housed in four monumental synagogues, offers a unique look at Jewish life in the Netherlands past and present in all its complexity. The Jewish Museum junior is set up as a Jewish family home with six rooms, where children aged 6 to 12 can play games that will teach them about Jewish culture sometimes seriously and sometimes with humour. Children can bake rolls in the kosher kitchen, learn Hebrew in the study or make music together in the music room.
What you get
About this experience
Open daily from 11:00-17:00. This ticket includes access to the Portuguese Synagogue, which is closed on Saturdays. Stunning synagogues, striking buildings and impressive memorials grace the streets of Amsterdams old Jewish quarter. In the heart of the neighborhood, an area of less than one square kilometer, is the Jewish Cultural Quarter, which includes the Jewish Museum, the engaging Jewish Museum junior and the stately Portuguese Synagogue. Here visitors can find out all about Jewish culture, history and traditions. The Jewish Museum, housed in four monumental synagogues, offers a unique look at Jewish life in the Netherlands past and present in all its complexity. The Jewish Museum junior is set up as a Jewish family home with six rooms, where children aged 6 to 12 can play games that will teach them about Jewish culture sometimes seriously and sometimes with humour. Children can bake rolls in the kosher kitchen, learn Hebrew in the study or make music together in the music room.
What's included
Included
- Vali for both locations for one week
- Admission to the Joods Museum junior (Jewish Museum junior)
- Locker
- Audio guide
- Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue
- Admission to the Joods Museum (Jewish Museum)
Not included
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Joods Museum
Any trip to Amsterdam should include a visit to the Jewish Museum. This museum, housed in four monumental synagogues, offers a unique look at Jewish life in the Netherlands past and present in all its complexity. The museum has a large multimedia collection ranging from paintings to films and from everyday objects to 3D presentations and always offers one or two temporary exhibitions.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Joods Museum junior
Inside the Jewish Museum is another museum, just for children! the Jewish Museum junior is set up as a Jewish family home with six rooms, where children aged 6 to 12 can play games that will teach them about Jewish culture – sometimes seriously and sometimes with humour. Children can bake rolls in the kosher kitchen, learn Hebrew in the study or make music together in the music room.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Portugese Synagoge
In the centre of the Jewish Cultural Quarter stands the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue. The building is still used as a house of worship, but it is also open to the public, and concerts are held there regularly. The 17th-century interior is still fully intact and illuminated by hundreds of candles. The other buildings in the complex include treasure chambers where visitors can admire a unique collection of ceremonial objects made of silver, gold, silk and brocade.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Joods Museum
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, 1011 PL, The Netherlands
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Joods Museum · Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, 1011 PL, The Netherlands
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, he, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jewish Cultural Quarter Amsterdam
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 63 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
63 verified traveler reviews for Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Another aspect of Amsterdam
One ticket for The museum and Portuguese synagogue. Very interesting museum especially if you are Jewish. Gives you a all around understanding of the Jewish community in Amsterdam over the last four centuries.
via Tripadvisor
Jewish Or Not - Put This At The Top Of Your List…..
The Jewish community in Amsterdam has a long and illustrious history dating back at least to the late 1400s when Sephardic Jews from Portugal and Spain sought refuge from the Inquisition. This handsome museum is dedicated to making information about the community accessible to residents of The Netherlands as well as visitors to the country. The museum is on the site of 4 former synagogues and highlight collections based on 4 themes: Traditions and customs, religious holidays, daily life and history of the local Jewish people. The scope of information and material will certainly open your eyes and probably your heart. My group of 3 tourists from California joined several other people from the US for a tour led by local guide extraordinaire, Naomi Koopmans. We spent an hour at the neighboring Portuguese Synagogue followed by 2+ hours at the museum. You can literally spend a day at the museum. One of the highlights was a walk through the Holocaust Memorial outside the building. There’s plenty of room to sit and contemplate the lives of local residents lost to the madness of the Nazis. Every city should be as fortunate as Amsterdam to have an institution as worthwhile as this Jewish Museum.
via Tripadvisor
Add to your Amsterdam trip!
So well done and the audio companion is amazing. Leave yourself 3-4 hours for both museum and synagogue
via Viator
A must see while you are in Amsterdam!
A beautiful arranged Museum with many of Van Gogh paintings were not available to us! The flow and the care for this unique artist was incredible in the museum. A memorable experience for life time!
via Tripadvisor
Not for wheelchair users!
they have worked hard so that the buildings are wheelchair accessible, but most of the exhibits are NOT!. They have benches in front of cases or computer screens which totally blocked off access for me in my wheels. If you are a wheelchair user, skip this! Just too frustrating.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 22
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) cost?
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Prices start at $23 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 63 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)?
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Around 22 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings, Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)?
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Included: Vali for both locations for one week; Admission to the Joods Museum junior (Jewish Museum junior); Locker; Audio guide; and Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue. Not included: Guided tour; Food and drinks; and Hotel pickup and drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)?
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The experience starts at Joods Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, 1011 PL, The Netherlands. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) offered in?
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It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Dutch and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Amsterdam. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Amsterdam Jewish Museum (Joods Museum & Joods Museum Junior)?
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Across 63 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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