Adventure into Amsterdam’s past and present, through exploring the history of the city’s canals. Start your journey of discovery as you travel back 400 years at the Museum of the Canals, located in the city centre of Amsterdam.

Our multimedia exhibition illustrates the evolution of Amsterdam through the lens of its canals, which have been and continue to be central to the movement of the city and its inhabitants.

Visit the Museum of the Canals, located in a 17th-century canal house with classical period rooms at the Herengracht.
The canals are the heart of Amsterdam and to understand the city, you'll have to understand the reason behind the canals and why they were and are of such importance to the city.

Next to the permanent exhibition about the canals, you can also visit the temporary exhibitions that are on display at this museum.