One of two Amsterdam photography museums (see also FOAM), the Marseille is privately owned and housed in two spectacularly neck-gabled aristocratic town houses along Keizersgracht (the Emperor’s Canal). Fourteen exhibition rooms alternate photos from the museum’s permanent collection with worthy exhibitions of contemporary images that change every 3 months. As with so many Amsterdam galleries and museums in the Canal Ring, the building is part of the attraction; the house at Keizersgracht 401(the museum merged with neighboring Keizersgracht 399 in 2013) dates from the 17th century and takes its name from the plaque on the front of the house that depicts a map of Marseille harbor in France. The interior maintains many original features, including fireplaces, wooden floors, and plaster moldings as well as a ceiling fresco by Jacob de Wit. Out the back there’s a summer cafe in the delightful leafy courtyard garden.
Amsterdam› Attraction
Huis Marseille Museum voor Fotografie
Keizersgracht 401
Our Rating
Hours
Tues–Sun 11am–6pm. Closed Jan 1, Apr 27, Dec 25
Phone
020/531-8989
Prices
Admission 9€ adults, 4.50€ seniors and students, free children 17 and under
Web site
Huis Marseille Museum voor Fotografie
Map
Keizersgracht 401 AmsterdamNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.