Which museums in Amsterdam are open on Christmas (25 and 26 December 2026), New Year’s Eve (31 December 2026) and New Year’s Day (1 January 2027)? Good news: almost all big museums stay open over the holidays, often with shorter hours. The Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum keep their usual hours every day, the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House are open on Christmas Day, and only the Rembrandt House Museum is closed on 25 December. On New Year’s Day most museums open later, around 11:00 or 12:00.
Holiday museum hours at a glance
- Christmas Day (25 Dec 2026): almost all big museums are open, including the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House. Only the Rembrandt House is closed.
- New Year’s Eve (31 Dec 2026): museums close early and public transport stops at 20:00. The Moco Museum stays open until 20:00.
- New Year’s Day (1 Jan 2027): most museums open later than usual, often at 11:00 or 12:00. The Stedelijk Museum keeps its usual 10:00 to 18:00.
- Tip: holiday time slots sell out, so book museum tickets online in advance.
Opening times 2026/2027 are last verified on 22 October 2026. We recommend checking them again before your visit, and pre-booking tickets to be sure.
Remember to pre-book your Amsterdam museums tickets
Pre-booking is required at the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House, and strongly recommended at the Rijksmuseum. Tickets for the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House are only sold online.
Tip! It’s also important to know when to book your tickets.
Tickets are only available on the official website, no third-party sellers. Released every Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time for the week six weeks later. They sell out within hours.
Prices are for 2026. Click each museum to see tickets and booking options.
Entrance tickets to the major Amsterdam museums cost around € 25. We recommend to consider buying the I amsterdam card (from € 28 a day), which gives free access to 70+ museums and attractions. See what is included in the card and order it online.
Amsterdam museum opening hours for Christmas & New Year 2026/2027
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is open 365 days a year from 9:00 to 17:00. Same opening times apply on 25 December 2026, 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum is open on 24 to 26 December 2026 and 31 December 2026 from 9:00 to 17:00. On 1 January 2027 the museum is open from 11:00 to 18:00. Book tickets to the Van Gogh museum >>
We recommend to book the Van Gogh museum tickets in advance as they are very likely to be sold out for the dates around Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
You can also book a guided Van Gogh museum tour on Christmas Day.
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The Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam’s museum for modern and contemporary art and design, is open 365 days a year from 10:00 to 18:00, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2027. There are no reduced hours or closures over the holiday period; last admission is around 17:15. Book tickets >>
Until 17 January 2027 the Stedelijk also shows the major Yayoi Kusama exhibition (tickets from € 32,50). Holiday time slots sell out fast, so book in advance.
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Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Museum, the famous wax figures museum in Amsterdam, is open on 25 December 2026 from 11:00 to 17:30. On 1 January 2027 Madame Tussauds opening times are from 11:00 to 20:00. Book tickets >>
Moco Museum
The Moco Museum of modern art in Amsterdam (some people also call it the Banksy museum) does not have any closed days: it’s open every day, including Christmas and New Year. On 24, 25 and 26 December 2026 and 31 December 2026 it is open from 09:00 to 20:00. On 1 January 2027 opening times are from 11:00 to 21:00. Order tickets >>
Rembrandt House Museum
The Rembrandt House Museum is closed on Christmas Day, 25 December 2026. On 24 and 31 December 2026 it is open from 10:00 to 17:00. On New Year’s Day, 1 January 2027, opening hours at the Rembrandt House museum are from 11:00 to 18:00. Book tickets in advance >>
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience beer museum is open every day of the year. On 25 December 2026 and 1 January 2027 it is open from 10:30 to 19:30 (last entry 17:15). On 24 and 31 December it closes early: open from 10:30 to 16:00, last entry 14:15. Book tickets >>
Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank Museum is open on 25 and 31 December 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00. On 1 January 2027 the Anne Frank Museum is open from 12:00 to 22:00. Make sure you book tickets in advance. Every Tuesday at 10:00 all tickets become available on the museum’s official website for a visit six weeks later.
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Amsterdam Dungeon
The Amsterdam Dungeon is open on 25 December 2026 from 11:00 to 16:15, and on 1 January 2027 from 11:00 to 20:00. Order your tickets >>
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Red Light Secrets
Red Light Secrets prostitution museum in the Red Light district is open on 24 to 26 December from 11:00 to 18:00, on New Year’s Eve 31 December 2026 from 11:00 to 17:00 and on 1 January 2027 from 14:00 to 21:45. Book tickets >>
ARTIS Royal Zoo
ARTIS Royal Zoo is open on 24 to 26 December 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00, on 31 December from 09:00 to 16:00 and on 1 January 2027 from 10:00 to 17:00. It’s a great place for a family visit if you’re coming to Amsterdam for Christmas with kids of all ages, and it’s included in the I amsterdam City Card. Book tickets and timeslot >>
Micropia
Micropia museum is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on 24, 25 and 26 December. Opening hours on 1 January 2027 are from 10:00 to 17:00. Reserve your tickets >>
Jewish Historical Museum
The Jewish Historical Museum is open on 25 December and 31 December 2026 from 11:00 to 16:00. On 1 January 2027 it is open from 12:00 to 17:00. Book tickets >>
Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder
Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic), a former hidden church in a canal house, is open on 25 December 2026 and 1 January 2027 from 10:00 to 18:00. Book tickets >>
EYE Film Museum
EYE Film Museum is open on Christmas Day from 10:00 to 19:00. On 31 December, the EYE museum closes at 18:00. And on New Year’s Day, the EYE museum is open again from 10:00 to 19:00.
Disclaimer: we have carefully collected the opening hours from the museums’ official websites. There is a minor chance that this information is subject to change. Please check the opening hours before your visit and book tickets in advance.
Museumplein Ice Rink
The ice rink at Museumplein, right next to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, is open from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027. During the Christmas holidays (19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) it is open daily from 10:00.
Public transport in Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve (31 December 2026) you can use all public transport in Amsterdam until 20:00.
On Friday, 1 January 2027 the GVB timetable starts at 01:30. This applies to all night buses and metro lines 52 and 54. A single ticket for the night bus costs € 5,60. It is also included in GVB multi-day tickets. The timetable for Sundays and public holidays applies to all other GVB transport.
On New Year’s Eve (31 December 2026) trains will stop their service after 20:00. Trains will resume on New Year’s Day around 10:00. On the Rotterdam, Schiphol, Amsterdam and Utrecht night network, trains will run every hour from 01:00 on New Year’s Day. All details are in our guide to public transport on New Year’s Eve.
Canal cruises and the Light Festival over New Year
Regular canal cruises sail on both holidays: the last departure on New Year’s Eve (31 December 2026) is at 15:15, and on New Year’s Day (1 January 2027) the first boats leave at 10:00. Amsterdam Light Festival cruises take a break on New Year’s Eve and run again from 16:30 on 1 January 2027, so a festival cruise is a nice way to end your first day of the year.
FAQ about visiting Amsterdam museums during the holidays
Are museums in Amsterdam open on Christmas Day?
Yes, most major museums in Amsterdam (including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, ARTIS Royal Zoo, and Anne Frank House) are open on Christmas Day, though opening hours are often shorter than usual. See the full list of museum opening hours above.
Which Amsterdam museums are closed on Christmas Day?
Almost all big Amsterdam museums are open on 25 December 2026. The exception is the Rembrandt House Museum, which is closed on Christmas Day and open again on 31 December from 10:00 to 17:00.
Is the Rijksmuseum open on Christmas Day?
Yes, the Rijksmuseum is open on Christmas Day, 25 December 2026, from 9:00 to 17:00, the same as its regular hours. It’s actually open 365 days a year, including Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Book tickets and a timeslot.
Is the Rijksmuseum open every day of the year?
Yes, the Rijksmuseum is open 365 days a year, including Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, from 9:00 to 17:00. Book tickets and a timeslot.
Is the Van Gogh Museum open on Christmas Day?
Yes, the Van Gogh Museum is open on 25 December 2026 from 9:00 to 17:00, and on 24 and 26 December too. Tickets are only sold online and are very likely to sell out around Christmas, so book well in advance. Book tickets.
Which Amsterdam museums are open on New Year’s Day?
On 1 January 2027 the Rijksmuseum (09:00 to 17:00), Van Gogh Museum (11:00 to 18:00), Anne Frank House (12:00 to 22:00), Stedelijk Museum (10:00 to 18:00), Moco Museum (11:00 to 21:00), Rembrandt House Museum (11:00 to 18:00) and Madame Tussauds (11:00 to 20:00) are open, among others. Many museums open later than usual, so check the hours per museum.
Is the Anne Frank House open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, the Anne Frank House is open on 1 January 2027, from 12:00 to 22:00. Tickets are only sold on the museum’s official website and are released every Tuesday at 10:00 for a visit six weeks later: see our booking guide to plan ahead.
Is the Stedelijk Museum open on Christmas Day?
Yes, the Stedelijk Museum is open on Christmas Day and every other day of the year, from 10:00 to 18:00. It has no closed days at all, not even Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Until 17 January 2027 it also shows the Yayoi Kusama exhibition, with tickets from € 32,50. Book tickets.
Does the Moco Museum have any closed days during the holidays?
No, the Moco Museum has no closed days: it’s open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. On 24, 25 and 26 December and 31 December 2026 it’s open from 9:00 to 20:00; on 1 January 2027 from 11:00 to 21:00. Order tickets.
Do I need to book museum tickets in advance for the holiday season?
Yes, major Amsterdam museums require a pre-booked timed entry ticket. Popular museums like the Van Gogh Museum are very likely to sell out around Christmas and New Year’s Eve, so book in advance. Check combi-tickets to save 10-20% across multiple museums.
How much does the I amsterdam card cost and what does it include?
The I amsterdam card costs from € 28 a day and gives free access to 70+ museums and attractions in Amsterdam. See what is included or order it online.
What time does public transport stop running on New Year’s Eve?
On New Year’s Eve, buses, trams and the metro run until 20:00, and trains stop after 20:00. Trains resume around 10:00 on New Year’s Day, while GVB night buses and metro lines 52 and 54 start again at 01:30. See our full guide to public transport in Amsterdam.
Are there canal cruises on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
Yes, canal cruises run on both days: the last departure on New Year’s Eve is at 15:15, and the first departure on New Year’s Day is at 10:00. Amsterdam Light Festival cruises don’t operate on New Year’s Eve, but run again from 16:30 on 1 January 2027. Compare Light Festival cruises.
Is the Museumplein ice rink open during the Christmas holidays?
Yes, the Museumplein ice rink is open from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027. During the Christmas holidays (19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) it is open daily from 10:00. Book tickets.
Christmas in Amsterdam: plan your trip
- Arriving in the Netherlands by plane? This is how you can travel from Schiphol airport to the city center.
- Travelling from another European city (Paris, Brussels, Berlin) by an international train? Then you will arrive directly at Amsterdam Central station in the city center.
- There are hundreds of nice hotels in Amsterdam for every taste and budget. We recommend Ambassade hotel, Andaz Prinsengracht and other hotels in the Nine Streets area on the canal belt of Amsterdam.
- Travel by public transport in Amsterdam with an unlimited pass for 1-7 days.
- Or buy the I amsterdam city card, which includes public transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and 24 hours bike rental.
- Not sure which museum to pick? Compare 44 museums by price, Museumkaart and City Card in our museum finder.
- Check out our list of top 15 best things to do in Amsterdam or get inspired by our day itineraries in Amsterdam.
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About the author:
Written by a local
Anastasia Dudina
I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and exploring it ever since. I write and update all articles on Amsterdam Explorer and Holland Explorer myself: real tips, not tourist traps.