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Houseboat Museum Amsterdam

Discover what life is like on Amsterdam’s famous canals.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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This small museum offers a glimpse into life on Amsterdam’s canals, teaching visitors, the history of this particular houseboat along with the broader history of houseboats in Amsterdam. It’s a quick but memorable stop that gives insight into this unique aspect of the city’s history, and the charming 1970s décor alone makes it worth a visit.

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Houseboat Museum Amsterdam
296K Prinsengracht
Amsterdam, 1016 HW
Netherlands
52.370016, 4.882346
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