The Tulip Museum is just across Prinsengracht from the Anne Frank Huis, and is the perfect antidote if you need cheering up after a visit. It's a cheery, contemporary, and informative slant on the story of Amsterdam's obsession with tulips, which were imported from the Himalayas and nearly brought the country down when trade in the bulbs collapsed in 1637. It's all showcased in a short, well-designed basement exhibition with superb wall-sized photos of swathes of tulips and cleverly designed woodcuts showing the journey of tulips from the Far East into The Netherlands. On ground level is a top-quality souvenir store selling bulbs, pretty plant holders, and other classy tulip-related ephemera.
Amsterdam› Attraction
Tulip Museum
Prinsengracht 116
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Canal Ring
Hours
Daily 10am–6pm
Transportation
Tram 13, 14, or 17 to Westerkerk
Phone
020/421-0095
Prices
€6 adults, €4 students
Web site
Tulip Museum

Map
Prinsengracht 116 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.