Jewish Historical Museum Amsterdam The Jewish Historical Museum is located at the Jewish Cultural Quarter (JCQ). It is made up of four former Ashkenazi synagogues. After you’ve picked up the free audio tour at the entrance, follow the signs through the maze-like museum to the Great Synagogue – the earliest and most impressive of the […]
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The National Maritime Museum Amsterdam The Dutch National Maritime Museum, locally known as the Scheepsvaart Museum, is located in the more eastern part of Amsterdam. Before entering the museum one must marvel at the immense 17thcentury admiralty building. Built in 1656, it served as an arsenal for naval equipment such as canons, gunpowder, sail, flags [...]
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