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Allard Pierson Amsterdam Museum

Allard Pierson Amsterdam Museum

The Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam showcases archaeology, history, and cultural heritage from ancient civilizations to modern times. Located near Dam Square, it's part of the University of Amsterdam and offers exhibitions on Egypt, Greece, Rome, and more.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM

How to get there

Oude Turfmarkt 127–129, 1012 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands

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From €15.50

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Allard Pierson Amsterdam – Discover the ancient world

The Allard Pierson Museum is part of the University of Amsterdam. It holds the university’s collections of archaeology, history, and ancient cultures. The museum is located in the former headquarters of the Dutch Bank on the Oude Turfmarkt.

What to See

  • Objects from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
  • Archaeological finds from the Netherlands and Europe
  • Coins, manuscripts, maps, and religious artifacts
  • Exhibitions about writing, mythology, and daily life in ancient times
  • Interactive displays and digital reconstructions

Why Visit

  • Explore 10,000 years of world history
  • See rare ancient artifacts up close
  • Great for students, history fans, and families
  • Located in the center of Amsterdam

The Museum

The Allard Pierson Museum was founded in 1934. It is named after Allard Pierson, the first professor of archaeology at the University of Amsterdam. The museum connects ancient objects to modern questions and shows how the past shapes the present.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Oude Turfmarkt 127, Amsterdam
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €12.50 (adults), €6.50 (ages 4–18), free under 4
  • Free with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Café, shop, guided tours, and family activities

Allard Pierson Amsterdam is ideal for visitors who want to explore ancient cultures, archaeology, and the roots of our world.

Some Highlights of Allard Pierson Amsterdam Museum

The Chamber Theatre of Baron Van Singlelandt

The Chamber Theatre of Baron van Slingelandt is an 18th-century miniature theatre built in 1781 by Dutch nobleman Hieronymus Baron van Slingelandt. It features original painted scenery and an authentic wooden mechanism to change scenes, serving as a private model for theatrical productions. It is the only surviving chamber theatre of its kind in Europe and is now displayed at the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam.

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View of Palmyra (1691) by Gerard Hofstede van Essen

This painting is the oldest known panoramic depiction of the ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in modern-day Syria. Palmyra was a thriving cultural and commercial center during the Roman Empire, famous for its grand colonnaded streets, temples, and monumental ruins.

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Fayum Mummy Portraits

These Roman-Egyptian portraits, painted on wooden panels, were placed over mummified faces between the 1st and 4th centuries AD. The museum hosted an exhibition titled Face to Face: The People Behind Mummy Portraits, showcasing 38 such portraits from international collections.

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