Museum Van Loon Visitor Guide 2026

Your Visit, Step by Step

What to See and in What Order

The visit takes you through the house from the canal side to the garden and coach house at the back. This is a typical route.

The entrance hall Enter from the Keizersgracht into the marble hall, with the staircase and its brass balustrade rising ahead of you.
The drawing rooms The Blue and Red Drawing Rooms on the main floor, where Thora van Loon received her guests, hung with family portraits.
The rooms at the back Rooms at the back of the house look out across the garden to the coach house.
Upstairs Climb the staircase to the bedrooms and smaller rooms, including the Bird Room and the Sheep Room.
The kitchen and pantry In the basement, see the working side of the house, where the servants cooked and stored the household's supplies.
The garden Step out into the formal garden of clipped box hedges and gravel paths.
The coach house Finish at the coach house, where the carriages once stood, now used for exhibitions and the museum café.

When to Visit

Opening Hours & Best Time to Go

Day	Hours
Monday – Sunday	10:00 – 17:00
Garden & coach house	Same hours

Prices and free-entry cards on our tickets page.

Best time to arrive

At 10:00 on a weekday, the rooms are at their quietest.

Late afternoon, from about 15:30, is also calm, though leave yourself enough time for the garden.

Spring and summer show the garden at its best; in winter the house itself, with its lamps lit, is the star.

Before You Go

Practical Tips

No Audio Guide

You get an information booklet at the desk, and texts in the rooms explain the collection.

Steep Stairs

It's a historic canal house. The ground floor and garden are the easiest areas for visitors with limited mobility.

Free Entry Cards

Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card, Stadspas, Rembrandtpas and ICOM: show your card at the desk.

Exhibitions

Temporary shows may change some rooms. 'Marcos Kueh | PRESENT' runs 21 October 2026 – 3 January 2027.

Museum Café

A quiet place for coffee and cake, with seats in the garden in good weather.

Getting There

Metro 52 to Vijzelgracht, then a short walk along the canal. Full directions →

Common Questions

Visitor Guide FAQ

How long do I need at Museum Van Loon?

About an hour for the house, garden and coach house. Allow longer if there is a temporary exhibition or if you stop at the museum café.

Is there an audio guide?

No. Visitors receive an information booklet, and texts in the rooms explain what you are seeing.

Is the museum suitable for wheelchair users?

Only partly. The house has steep stairs between floors. The ground floor and garden are easier; call +31 (0)20 624 5255 before you visit to discuss access.

Can I take photos?

Personal photography is generally allowed. Follow any signs in temporary exhibitions, and avoid flash near the paintings.

Is it good for children?

Children under 6 enter free and ages 6 to 17 pay €9.75. The kitchen, the garden and the stories of the family who lived here tend to work well for older children.