Willet-Holthuysen House Museum

Discover how the super wealthy used to live during the 17th century in this luxurious mansion! At the Willet Holthuysen Museum, located in the heart of Amsterdam, will introduce you to its original owners Louisa Willet-Holthuysen and Abraham Willet, the affluent couple that was living in the picturesque merchant house on Herengracht from 1861 to 1895 and who later donated it to the city of Amsterdam along with its interior furnishings.

The Willet Holthuysen Museum takes you on a tour through the couple’s lives, from the ladies’ salon, where Louisa received her visitors, the picturesque dining room and conservatory with an amazing view of the garden to the gentlemen’s parlour, where Abraham used to share his passion for art with his friends. The ticket includes a free audio tour in multiple languages that tells the story of the former occupants, making it a great and educational experience for all ages.  

Today, the Willet Holthuysen Museum is the only canal house with its original interior still intact that is open to the public. The beautiful dining room, elegant ballroom and magnificent bedrooms in the lavish Louis XIV style as well as the lush gardens are a window into an opulent past. The kitchen of the Willet House features an impressive display of dining items from the 18th and 19th centuries, including a collection of fine blue and white Delftware porcelain.

The museum is also home to several paintings by famous Dutch artists of the era, most notably those of Adriana Johanna Haanen and Jacob de Wit. It also features luxurious collections of Venetian glass, silver and German porcelain as well as weapons, rare books, contemporary French and Dutch paintings and much more.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon marvelling at the prestigious interior and furnishings from the golden era of the Netherlands as well as learning about the lifestyle of the wealthy during the 17th century. Purchase your tickets now online and discover the beauty of the Willet Holthuysen Museum.

Complete your Amsterdam experience and catch a glimpse behind the doors of one of the iconic merchant houses in the centre of the Dutch capital. Book your Willet Holthuysen Museum tickets via our website and make sure you don’t miss out on this hidden gem.