Tucked away in the heart of Amsterdam’s inner city lies a small marvel: Our Lord in the Attic Museum: a uniquely preserved seventeenth-century house from the 17th century (also named the Dutch Golden Age). Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished livingrooms, kitchens and bedsteads, leading literally to the highpoint of the museum: an entire church in the attic.
This Catholic church dates from 1663. While it was prohibited to celebrate mass, the authorities turned a blind eye. Indeed, the church symbolises the characteristic (religious) tolerance of the Netherlands, established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century under Willem of Orange. Freedom of religion and of conscience are central themes at the museum today. It makes Our Lord in the Attic far more than a museum: it is a special place in which to contemplate and to experience.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Museum Our Lord in the Attic acts in accordance with the coronavirus guidelines stipulated by the Dutch government and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and therefore asks visitors of the museum to agree to these guidelines when booking their ticket.
WHAT’S ON
A HOUSE, FULL OF STORIES
27 June 2016 until 27 June 2030
Museum Our Lord in the Attic is a house full of stories. Visitors can enjoy these stories with free audio guides. There are audio tours available in Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian Language.
TREASURES FROM THE CESSPIT
8 September 2015 until 17 March 2018
A presentation of Treasures from the Cesspit features a selection of items found in 2013 while work proceeded on the foundations. A cesspit is a hole in the ground where people deposit waste and refuse. The finds recovered from this pit date roughly from the years 1650 to 1800.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY
For the whole family from the youngest (from 5 till 10 years old) and the older children (10 till 12 years old) we have special scavenger hunts and guided tours. Read more here:
Group visits and guided tours
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Booking a group visit |
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Please book your visit via the reservation form. |
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For more information, please contact the Booking Centre: +31 (0) 20 310 8888 (available Monday to Friday between 9.30 a.m. to 17.00 |
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p.m.) or via boekingen@opsolder.nl. |
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Visiting groups are reminded of the house rules of Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder. Also read the Guidelines for group visits. |
