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Stadsarchief Amsterdam: Museum in Grachtengordel
Stadsarchief Amsterdam keeps the paper memory of the city: 49 kilometres of records that anyone can come in and consult. It sits in De Bazel, the former head office of the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij on the Vijzelstraat, built between 1919 and 1926 to a design by Karel de Bazel. The permanent attraction is the Schatkamer, the art deco treasure room with documents, objects and images from the city's history. Exhibitions on changing themes run alongside it. The walk-in tour on Sunday afternoons at 14:00 takes in the Schatkamer, the old boiler room and the building's period rooms, and lasts about 75 minutes. The building is worth a visit in its own right. De Bazel designed the floor mosaics and furniture as well as the structure, and the stained glass is by Joep Nicolas after designs by Antoon Derkinderen. The city bought it in 1999 and the archive moved in during 2007, after the building's years as a bank for ABN AMRO and its predecessor.
Contact
- Phone +31 20 251 1511
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address Vijzelstraat 32, Grachtengordel, 1017 HL Amsterdam
Opening hours
- Mon Closed
- Tue 10:00 – 17:00
- Wed 10:00 – 17:00
- Thu 10:00 – 17:00
- Fri 10:00 – 17:00
- Sat 12:00 – 17:00
- Sun 12:00 – 17:00
Getting there
Stadsarchief Amsterdam1017 HL
Good to know
- Museumkaart valid
- Cafe
- Museum shop
- Guided tours
- Serves food
Upcoming at Stadsarchief Amsterdam
About Stadsarchief Amsterdam
Stadsarchief Amsterdam keeps the paper memory of the city: 49 kilometres of records that anyone can come in and consult. It sits in De Bazel, the former head office of the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij on the Vijzelstraat, built between 1919 and 1926 to a design by Karel de Bazel.
The permanent attraction is the Schatkamer, the art deco treasure room with documents, objects and images from the city's history. Exhibitions on changing themes run alongside it. The walk-in tour on Sunday afternoons at 14:00 takes in the Schatkamer, the old boiler room and the building's period rooms, and lasts about 75 minutes.
The building is worth a visit in its own right. De Bazel designed the floor mosaics and furniture as well as the structure, and the stained glass is by Joep Nicolas after designs by Antoon Derkinderen. The city bought it in 1999 and the archive moved in during 2007, after the building's years as a bank for ABN AMRO and its predecessor.
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Common questions
- What can you see at Stadsarchief Amsterdam?
- The main draw is the Schatkamer, a permanent display of documents, objects and images from the city's history. There are also exhibitions on changing themes. The archive itself, 49 kilometres of records, is open to anyone who wants to consult it.
- Is there a tour of the building?
- Yes, a walk-in tour runs on Sunday afternoons at 14:00 and lasts about 75 minutes. It costs 7.50 euros for adults, and children up to 16 go free. Groups of up to 20 can book their own tour by phone.
- Is Stadsarchief Amsterdam valid with the Museumkaart?
- Yes, the Museumkaart is accepted here. The building also has a shop and a cafe, De Bazel, which can be combined with a group tour.
- Who designed the De Bazel building?
- Karel de Bazel designed it as the head office of the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij. He died in 1923 and others finished the work, which was completed in 1926. His floor mosaics and furniture are still in the building.
- When is Stadsarchief Amsterdam open?
- It is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays.