Amsterdam Tulip Museum

Amsterdam Tulip Museum is on Prinsengracht opposite Anne Frankhuis. When you enter the museum, a kaleidoscope of colours greets you, red tulips, white lilies and dazzling daffodils. You may think that you are in the wrong place. The tulip Museum is both flower shop and museum.

The Tulip Museum is housed in the airy basement room and tells the history of the tulip. Tulips are one of the best Dutch export articles, but they are not endemic. How the tulip was brought to the Netherlands from central Asia via Istanbul. How the tulip became an object of speculation in the 17th century. At the height of the tulip bubble one flower bulb changed hands for the same price as an Amsterdam canal house. But the bubble burst and many people lost lots of money.

Tulip Museum Amsterdam

Be sure to watch the museum’s video which allows you a view of colourful tulip fields and then takes you on a tour of a modern tulip farm.

Want to create your own Dutch garden at home? The shop stocks top quality Holland bulbs, choose your favourites or have them sent home.

January-February: Amaryllis and daffodils for indoor forcing
March-June: tender bulbs for spring planting; begonia, cyclamen, dahlia, gladiolas
July-August: the bulbs are resting, pre-order for autumn planting bulbs
September-December: hardy bulbs for autumn planting; daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocus
November-December: Amaryllis and daffodils for indoor forcing

No garden? Choose from the large collection of antique, tulip-patterned tiles. Cards, posters, bags, pillows, all with tulip decorations make the perfect gift and are a tangible souvenir of your stay in Amsterdam. Or buy that special book which tells the history of the tulip.

WHAT: Amsterdam Tulip Museum
WHERE: Prinsengracht 112
WHEN: open daily 10.00-18.00
ADMISSION: €3

HOW TO GET THERE:
15 mins on foot from Centraal station
Tram: 13,17 to Westerkerk
Bus: 21, 170,171,172 to Westerkerk

photo credit: personal collection

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