Head to Dam Square and explore one of Amsterdam’s oldest and most impressive historical monuments, De Nieuwe Kerk. Experience a place of inspiration, commemoration, and celebration in the heart of Amsterdam. Admire the gothic architecture and ornate interior of this Protestant church.
Always check museum website prior visit for current exhibtion: www.nieuwekerk.nl
Tune into your audio guide to hear about its function as a place of worship, commercial trade, and music. Picture its use as a venue for the city’s walking concerts and an auditorium for award, graduation, cultural, and royal ceremonies through the ages.
Learn about the church's foundation in the Middle Ages and its consistent role in local and national history. Wander the solemn grounds to see the resting places of kings and queens, writers, free-spirited townspeople, and more great figures.
See current exhibitions about art, photography, and inspiring individuals and cultures, a tradition that the church has had for decades. With an average of 150,000 visitors a year, the church is one of the most popular exhibition venues in the Netherlands.