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Skip itLives up to the hype · +10Big Amstel-side exhibition venue showing loan shows from Pompidou, British Museum and others
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Usually not worth it. 4.4 on 8,000+ Google reviews, but experiences swing with the current exhibitions.

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4.4 ★ Google · 8,174 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk offer far more for a first trip at a similar price.

Why Reality is 44

Lives up to its fame3/54.4 on 8,000+ Google reviews, but experiences swing with the current exhibitions.
Value for money2/5€22.50 adult entry for temporary shows only; recent reviews call exhibitions small or not worth the price.
Can’t get it elsewhere2/5Rotating loan shows; the city's permanent collections cover similar ground with more depth.
Easy to do4/5Open daily, no queues to speak of, near Waterlooplein metro.

What people loved

Big-name loan exhibitions in an elegant 17th-century building on the AmstelRarely crowded compared with the Museumplein museumsPleasant garden courtyard caféUnder-18s get in free

What wore them down

€22.50 is among the city's higher museum prices for what can be a small set of showsQuality varies with the rotating exhibitions; some visitors find them thinNo permanent collection to fall back on if the current shows don't appealLost its Hermitage treasures draw after 2022; still often confused with the old Hermitage Amsterdam

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Booking: Buy online or at the desk; online can be cheaper. I amsterdam card holders must reserve.

Entry€22.50 adults; €15 students/CJP; under-18s free. All-in ticket with Amsterdam Museum and Museum of the Mind €32.50. Free with I amsterdam City Card; Museumkaart holders may pay a surcharge for some showsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 10:00–17:00 (ticket sales until 16:00); 25 Dec and 1 Jan from 12:00; closed King's DaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
CollectionNo permanent collection: rotating exhibitions with loans from the Centre Pompidou, British Museum and Smithsonian; the long-running 17th-century Portrait Gallery stays onSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistoryOpened 2009 as a Hermitage St Petersburg satellite in the 1681 Amstelhof; cut ties March 2022 and renamed H'ART on 1 September 2023Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 1.5–2 hours, depending on how many exhibitions are onSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMetro Waterlooplein, about 5 min walk across the Amstel; roughly 20 min walk from Dam SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

In their words

“Overall, we found these exhibits just not sufficient to justify the price of admission”
Chris H · Google review · 4 months ago
“Large and beautiful building, not a large exhibition. Nice cafe in the backyard.”
Reidar Biørn Michelet · Google review · 3 months ago
“Interesting collection and not crowded. The garden is very cool into the hot summer.”
PJ Harder · Google review · 3 months ago
“Very impressive exhibitions of Jan Dibbets and "Animal Therapy". Very friendly staff…”
Dadi Chen · Google review · 8 months ago

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Questions people ask

Is the H'ART Museum the same as the Hermitage Amsterdam?

Yes. It cut ties with the Russian State Hermitage in March 2022 and was renamed H'ART Museum on 1 September 2023.

How much is the H'ART Museum?

€22.50 for adults, €15 for students, and free for under-18s; an all-in ticket with the Amsterdam Museum and Museum of the Mind costs €32.50.

Does the H'ART Museum have a permanent collection?

No. It shows rotating exhibitions with partners such as the Centre Pompidou and British Museum.

Is the H'ART Museum free with the I amsterdam City Card?

Yes, with a reservation.

What are the H'ART Museum opening hours?

Daily 10:00–17:00, with ticket sales until 16:00; closed on King's Day.

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Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards