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jicetp
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 Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:07 pm Post subject: Amsterdam |
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Hi
GOing with my family from 25 to 30 December.
Any event to attend ? Concert whatever ?
Maybe some music store ?
Any tips : restaurant, museum....
Thanks
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kehaulani
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:38 am Post subject: |
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Well, it's a museum goers' paradise. I've been to the:
Rijksmuseum
Stedelijk Museum
Van Gogh Museum.
Hermitage Museum
as well as a killer Gaugin display.
See if you can get in to a performance by the Netherlands Dance Theater. Awesome.
See if there any performances by the Concertgebau Orchestra.
Jazz: Bimhuis and the Paradiso.
Check your local listings.
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jharris2
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I also use TimeOut: https://www.timeout.com/amsterdam
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stuartissimo
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There used to be a reputable music store in the city centre but unfortunately it closed a few years ago.
As for performances and events, you may find this site helpful.
Kehaulani already listed most museums. Besides the ones he mentioned, there’s also a science/physics oriënted museum called NEMO. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into that.
And if you’re interested in some folklore, the outdoors museum Zaanse Schans is only a 10-15min train ride away from Amsterdam.
UPDATE: my partner just informed me that the Amsterdam Light Festival coïncides with your visit. It’s a display of light art throughout the city and you can either walk or enjoy it by boat.
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kehaulani
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I studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory once. Amsterdam is just such a cool city. I am envious. Enjoy!
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LittleRusty
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| kehaulani wrote: | Well, it's a museum goers' paradise. I've been to the:
Rijksmuseum
Stedelijk Museum
Van Gogh Museum.
Hermitage Museum
as well as a killer Gaugin display.
See if you can get in to a performance by the Netherlands Dance Theater. Awesome.
See if there any performances by the Concertgebau Orchestra.
Jazz: Bimhuis and the Paradiso.
Check your local listings. |
Been there, done some of that, would do it again.
It has been many years but when I was there you could tour the Heineken brewery. You needed to book in advance in those days. |
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