Is Stedelijk Museum worth it?

Worth it if…Underrated · +24The Netherlands' leading museum of modern and contemporary art and design, on Museumplein

Worth it, with conditions. Google 4.4 with consistently strong reviews; it delivers on its reputation for modern art and design.

Hype45How famous and hyped it is

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Mondrian, Malevich and Matisse plus strong design galleries; one of Europe's key modern collections.

Why Reality is 69

Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.4 with consistently strong reviews; it delivers on its reputation for modern art and design.

Value for money3/5€22.50 for a major collection is fair, free for under-19s and pass holders; Kusama pricing pushes it to €32.50.

Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Amsterdam's only major modern/contemporary art museum; the Malevich holdings are unmatched outside Russia.

Easy to do4/5On Museumplein by tram, rarely sells out and less crowded than its neighbours; Kusama slots need booking ahead.

What people loved

World-class modern collection: Mondrian, Malevich, Matisse, Warhol, plus strong design galleriesFar less crowded than the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum next doorSpacious galleries let you go at your own pace; changing exhibitions reward repeat visitsFree for under-19s and pass holders; audio guide included

What wore them down

Contemporary and experimental work won't appeal to everyone€22.50 adult ticket (€32.50 during the Kusama show) is steep if modern art isn't your thingKusama surcharge for Museumkaart/City Card holders surprises visitorsVisits can be shorter than people budget for; no evening openings

Know before you go

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Reservation required. Book a time slot online (also for pass holders); the permanent collection rarely sells out, but Kusama slots do.

Entry€22.50 adults; €12.50 students/CJP; free under 19; free with Museumkaart or I amsterdam City Card (online booking still required); audio guide includedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Current exhibitionYayoi Kusama retrospective 11 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027: €32.50 adults (€17.50 students), €10 surcharge for Museumkaart/City Card holders; timed slots for the mirror rooms sell out firstSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

HoursDaily 10:00–18:00; no late openingsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

HighlightsMondrian, the largest Malevich collection outside Russia, Matisse's The Parakeet and the Mermaid, Warhol, Marlene Dumas, Karel Appel's 1951 café wall, and design galleriesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Time needed1.5–2 hours; up to 3 for modern-art fansSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Getting thereTram 2 or 12 to Van Baerlestraat (same stop as the Van Gogh Museum); ~15 min by tram from Dam SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Opening hours (Google)

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

In their words

“Definitely not as overwhelmingly busy as Van Gogh museum but we'll worth visiting especially if you live modern and contemporary art.”

Eric Jeffreys-Berns · Google review · 5 months ago

“I may not like everything I see, but there is always plenty to tweak the imagination when you visit such places.”

CHOCCY BARR · Google review · 4 months ago

“The collection is divided across different floors, so make sure to set aside some time.”

Fabricio · Google review · a month ago

“Sharp, inspiring, and refreshingly unfiltered.”

A JL · Google review · 5 months ago

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Questions people ask

How much is the Stedelijk Museum?

€22.50 for adults, €12.50 for students, free under 19 and with Museumkaart or I amsterdam City Card. During the Kusama retrospective (to 17 Jan 2027) adult tickets are €32.50.

What are the Stedelijk's opening hours?

Daily 10:00–18:00, with no late openings.

Do I need to book the Stedelijk in advance?

Yes, book a time slot online, including with a museum pass; the permanent collection rarely sells out but Kusama slots do.

How long do you need at the Stedelijk?

Plan 1.5–2 hours; modern-art fans may want 3.

What famous works are at the Stedelijk?

Highlights include Mondrian, a major Malevich collection, Matisse's The Parakeet and the Mermaid, Warhol and Karel Appel's café wall.