The Allard Pierson is part of the University of Amsterdam. The museum houses a permanent exhibition on thousands of years of cultural history. From Egyptian animal mummies, Greek pottery and Roman glass to famous maps and atlases and plaster casts of statues from antiquity; these are just some of the exhibits at this attractive museum in the centre of Amsterdam.
Allard Pierson
Opening hours
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Location
Allard Pierson, Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
How to visit the Allard Pierson with your City Card
It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure that your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.
At the Allard Pierson, you will find endless stories!
The Allard Pierson collects and manages valuable cultural heritage from antiquity to the present, keeping it available for research. In the Research Room, anyone can consult the collections by appointment. The permanent exhibition mainly presents the archaeological collections with fascinating stories behind each object. In temporary exhibitions, you can also expect all kinds of other subjects. In Allard Pierson Live, you can digitally browse the cartographic, theatre and music collections. Here you will also find the museum shop and the Espresso Bar where you can enjoy the view of the Rokin with coffee and cake. Book your ticket online.
Accessibility
Explanation by Allard Pierson
For more information about accessibility go to the museum's website
