Curatorial Note
Love on the Canals: The Story Behind the Exhibition
Love on the Canals – 30 Years of the Canal Parade looks at the history and future of the famous boat parade. See photographs from 1996 to today and learn how the event grew into a nine-day festival.
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Opening Hours
Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
Last entry 45 min before closing Public Transit
Public Transit Accessible
Recommended Duration
approx. 1.5 - 2 hours
Average visit duration The Museum
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In a monumental (and gorgeous!) building on the Herengracht, lies the Museum of the Canals. A whirlwind tour will take you back to when Amsterdam flourished as a main city of the 17th century.
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