About this experience
A T.rex and 4-meter Gorilla are just two of 200+ nature objects in a 17th-century canal house – a tribute to nature, from crocodiles to tulips. Guiding you through the museum with our free audio tour.
Highlights
- Visit the new cultural hotspot of Amsterdam’s historic canals.
- Free self-guided audio tour in 10 languages
- Historical garden & Italian bar for lunch & drinks.
- Historical 17th century canal house.
- Nature meets art through crocodiles, tulips, and even a T.rex.
What's included
- Entry to the Art Zoo Museum
- Access to all exhibits
- A self-guided audio tour available in multiple languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Visit the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam, located in a beautiful 17th-century canal house. Explore the modern interpretation of the traditional “cabinet of curiosities,” filled with art about animals and nature. Taking in you in this world with our free audio guide in many languages German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Russian.
Walk among lifelike works by the internationally acclaimed artists Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren. Their dramatic taxidermy art creates the feeling of a theatrical scene, feathers shimmer, muscles look tense, and eyes appear almost real.
From large aviaries visitors can see animals presented like classical still lifes, inspired by 17th-century Dutch masters. From colorful birds and snakes to crocodiles and even a T. rex, it feels as if they might come back to life at any moment.
Art Zoo Museum their Golden rule is:
The animals in Art Zoo Museum were preserved or collected by taxidermy artists Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren.
None of the animals in Art Zoo Museum came from the wild.
None of the animals were bred specifically for Art Zoo Museum.
All animals died of natural causes.
Terms & conditions
The museum is located in a historic canal house, so accessibility may be limited for those with mobility impairments.
Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted.
Please do not touch the exhibits to preserve the art for all visitors.