The Allard Pierson is part of the University of Amsterdam. The museum houses a permanent exhibition on thousands of years of cultural history. From Egyptian animal mummies, Greek pottery and Roman glass to famous maps and atlases and plaster casts of statues from antiquity; these are just some of the exhibits at this attractive museum in the centre of Amsterdam.
Allard Pierson
Opening hours
Open until 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Location
Allard Pierson, Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
How to visit the Allard Pierson with your City Card
It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure that your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.
At the Allard Pierson, you will find endless stories!
The Allard Pierson collects and manages valuable cultural heritage from antiquity to the present, keeping it available for research. In the Research Room, anyone can consult the collections by appointment. The permanent exhibition mainly presents the archaeological collections with fascinating stories behind each object. In temporary exhibitions, you can also expect all kinds of other subjects. In Allard Pierson Live, you can digitally browse the cartographic, theatre and music collections. Here you will also find the museum shop and the Espresso Bar where you can enjoy the view of the Rokin with coffee and cake. Book your ticket online.
Accessibility
General accessibility provisions
Present, available or allowed
service dog allowed
Accessible building
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Present, available or allowed
accessible lift
wheelchair-friendly restroom
mobile payment
Not present, not available or not allowed
personal assistant
guiding lines for the blind and visually impaired
Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
sign language interpretation provided
closed captioning
Open captioning
recognition Sunflower keycord
low stimulus hours
sensory experience
image description
accessible print (18pt. or larger)
material in Braille
stairs with handrail
stairs with handrail
barrier-free access
Explanation by Allard Pierson
For more information about accessibility go to the museum's website