An easy and educational experience

A very exciting and, not least, reflective experience that gives food for thought in a turbulent time.

Resistance is a duty

Very well organized and presented. Compelling materials, opportunities to express your thoughts on a display wall with dozens of others. Included a temporary Iranian women’s exhibit. A must see

resistance museum amsterdam is worth a 2 hour visit

resistance museum amsterdam is worth a 2 hour visit; learn of WW 2 in Holland.

Top quality musuem

A must see attraction. With the help of audio guides, you relive the story of Dutch resistance during WWII. Tastefully and professionally done. Mastercard cards accepted.

Very interesting & thought provoking

This is a very well presented museum with good audio option. Gives a great insight into what went on during the war.

Amazing and thought provoking.

Great admin for ticket booking and a friendly/helpful greeting on arrival. This museum is amazing. Information is broken down by chronology and into manageable chunks. There is the option of an excellent audio guide which is free of charge. Lovely to see the additional women's resistance exhibition which was very thought provoking. We were so engaged we hadn't realised 2 hours had passed. We went first thing in the morning and it wasn't too crowded.

Dutch Resistance Museum Tour

Absolutely amazing, very informative with audio descriptions and videos with sign language, easy to walk around and follow directions. Would definitely recommend.

Immersive, Heartbreaking, and Essential

An extraordinary and deeply moving museum experience. The Resistance Museum manages, with remarkable creativity and sensitivity, to recreate something of the atmosphere of life under occupation in the Netherlands — the fear, uncertainty, persecution, and daily moral dilemmas people faced. What impressed me most was how powerfully it brings to life not just the historical events, but the human stories behind them: ordinary people confronted with impossible choices, acts of courage, moments of despair, and the quiet resilience that helped so many endure. The way the material is presented is incredibly thoughtful and immersive. Rather than simply displaying facts, the museum draws you into the emotional reality of the time. You leave with a much deeper understanding of the struggles people went through, and with profound admiration for those who resisted in ways both large and small. I was truly, deeply impressed — this is one of the most powerful and beautifully curated museums I have ever visited.

Hidden gem

Lovely little museum hidden a bit out of the centre of the city, tells the story of the Netherlands through the war and the resistance to the occupiers not just in the country itself but also the colonies

Very informative and moving.

Excellent museum. Definitely worth a visit.

Thought provoking

This is a very well presented museum with films and descriptions of life during the war. My teenagers, who are both studying history, found it easy to access and thought provoking. The handheld audio guides helped as we walked round. It takes about 2 hours.

Well worth visit

Great insight into life of ordinary people in an occupied country as well as their resistance

Excellent interactive museum with great children’s exhibits

Excellent museum and not to be missed! Included interactive elements and short films. Fantastic children’s area that follows the lives of four children and includes a mini school room, shops, etc. Free lockers. An Amsterdam “must do” in my book!

Excellent - impactful experience!

This is a great museum that is so relevant with the world today. Highly educational for all ages. It's full of histories - allowing you to understand Amsterdam and how the past shaped this city/Europe. We went for 4 hours and was able to listen/watched/read the summary of each items on display; and wish we had at least 1 more hour to finish learning the Women's section of the museum. Highly recommend - an important history to know. We came from the US to visit the museum and it hits home (a parallel of the current affairs).

Informative and eye-opening. Worth taking the opportunity to visit and learn.

I used the I amsterdam card for entry. The museum delivers a detailed account of life for the people of the Netherlands during the occupation. Personal accounts and profiles are represented. The audio guide was faultless.

Definitely a museum to visit

The Resistance Museum is definitely one to visit when in Amsterdam. It works best when asking questions - after you view an exhibit it asks what you would do in similar circumstances. Well laid out informative and a possibly a key to understanding the Dutch way of thinking. Neither does it shy away from the awkward fact that many Dutch sided with the Nazi regime. Highly recommended

An absolute must for anyone wishing to understand how history could repeat itself.

An incredibly moving experience. Excellent story telling of the horror and heroism shown during the Second World War. The unexpected temporary exhibition of Woman life freedom moved me to tears and is a must an any self respecting woman to see. Highly recommend a visit and I would suggest a good 2-3 hours to really take in all the information contained within the exhibits.

A must see museum

Awesome place telling story of Dutch resistance and more, current exhibition of women for freedom an added bonus, an absolute must see at very reasonable price includes free audio tour equipment

Lovely place to visit to learn more about the role of the resistance in Holland during the occupation

We walked here from our hotel, which took about 40 minutes through the lovely city. Entrance cost 17.50 Euros each and we were given a free electronic guide which is easy to use as you just tap on things around the museum to get more detail. Very easy to follow walkway and there are lots of places to sit and stop and take everything in. There is even signposting for the deaf on all the video displays. As we were walking round there were some school trips and everyone was respectful. Anyone interested in the Dutch Heroine (Hannie Schaft) will find out more about her story here. Lots of objects, photo's video etc and really well set out. There is also a small cafe which we visited fro lunch afterwards before we walked round the corner to a separate venue. Round the corner from this museum is another museum which the Germans used to gather everyone up before they were deported to god known where. This was done very secretively as the place was an old theatre so people came in, registered, sat and waited before being carted off to god known where, which usually meant the train station and last stop Auschwitz. If you visit the museum. walk back out the front door, turn right and walk about 100 yards down the road and turn left. One museum is on the right with the old cinema on the left.

VERZETS RESISTANCE MUSEUM, Amsterdam

I found this museum was amazing. I was given headphones and it took quite a few hours to go round and absorb everything. The museum was immersive with hands on experiences. Part of the museum was geared specifically for children. However, as an older adult ‘all’ the Museum was of interest to me. I found the sad thing being that not many people whose personal stories were told survived. I learnt so much about what happened to the Dutch people during the war which I did not know about. So was glad to be educated. There were lockers available for coats and bags. Although food is not served in the museum there was a cafe and a bar next to the museum. The museum was located in a perfect spot close to our hotel. I can highly recommend a trip to this museum. 😀

Must go to this musuem

This was another good museum in Amsterdam. This museum gave a nice overview of The Netherlands and how it was affected by World War 2. It had a lot of stories of individuals and how they were affected, but it also gave an overview of how it affected the whole country. Of course, with any musuem, it couldn't possibly cover everything, but it covers a lot. Give it a visit if you're in Amsterdam.

Definitely worth a visit

Definitely worth a visit. The Dutch Resistance Museum is excellent value and incredibly informative. The audio guide is really engaging, and I loved the videos and interactive elements throughout the museum. Everything is presented in a clear, thoughtful way that makes the history feel very real and personal. I learnt a lot and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.

Must-visit Experience

The Resistance Museum is a must-visit. We loved our experience and found it incredibly eye-opening to learn about firsthand experiences during World War II and the courageous ways the Dutch resisted occupation. The personal stories are powerful, well presented, and make the history feel very real. Highly recommended.

Excellent - highly recommended

Fantastic museum - engaging, informative and very respectful. The staff are also very welcoming. I would highly recommend visiting.

Engaging and thought provoking

This was my third visit to the Verzetsmuseum, and this time I brought my 10 and 7 year-old sons. I was really impressed by how engaged they were, especially in the Junior Museum. The stories, activities, and interactive elements made the history easy to understand and meaningful for them. They were telling everyone about the stories at the end of the day, which tells me they were engaged and interested but not upset or traumatised by what they saw or listened to. Even after several visits, the museum remains powerful and informative, presenting the Dutch resistance in a clear and human way. An excellent museum for both adults and children. I highly recommend coming here if in Amsterdam.

Resistance Museum

A very well done presentation of the Dutch experience during WWII with personal stories of individual resistance members, collaborators, and victims.

History brought to life.

My wife, with her Dutch heritage, wanted to visit this museum to get a better sense of what her father and grandparents might have faced during WWII. It turned out to be a surprisingly moving and informative visit. The exhibition is fairly large and comfortably fills about an hour. You’re given an audio guide, and with a simple tap at each station you get clear explanations that help bring everything to life. Even though I’m not Dutch myself, I found it genuinely interesting and well worth the visit. There are lockers and bathrooms available, and the museum is conveniently located right next to the zoo.

One of the best museums I've ever been to

Very interesting. Ended up spending a good four hours here, which I had not planned to. The material is very well-presented - lots of multi-lingual videos, well-chosen artefacts, the right amount of explanation, clear themes and chronology. I didn't get confused or bored. It used the stories of real people to explore the dilemmas and choices people caught up in WW2 Netherlands faced. The free AV guide worked well for me and was nice and simple. You are allowed to go out and return on the same ticket (on the same day).

a visit to the resistance museum

This is a must visit attraction. The museum is very interactive with videos and audio guide. The section for the children is amazing. My son and I learned so much. We stayed there for 3 hours but we still missed out a few things due to time constraints. Having been brought up in France, we get one side of the story but we did not realise how much the Dutch had suffered. The museum gives you a true depiction of what it was like. We are from Newcastle in the UK. the staff were also very friendly because they offered to keep our suitcase during our visit.

Don’t miss it so informative

This is a fantastically informative experience with brilliantly told stories. It takes about 1-2 hours to get round if you stop at all the information centres but wow was it worth it. There is a restaurant attached to it which serves fantastic food and beers.

Lucky that the UK was never occupied

The museum is very well laid out. It covers the occupation 1940-1945 by the Germans. Do a bit of home work before you go, and every large and very small exhibits fall into place. Free lockers and audio hand sets. Hannie Schaft 1920-1945 a young girl who took the fight to the enemy with assassinations, murdered and buried in the Sand Dunes at Bloemendaal, near Haarlem along with over 422 victims. Her spects and automactic are on display.

Deeply moving exhibit

Comprehensive exhibit of the rise of nazi occupation and Dutch resistance during WWII with personal accounts of the people affected. People were faced with unfathomable decisions, to do things that in their heart they knew were wrong or risk their and their family's lives by following their conscious? The short films spaced throughout the exhibit provided the a great summary of the chronology of circumstances and events leading up to and through the German occupation, as well as the rise of resistance movement -- its leaders, strategies, and participants.

Great Museum

Very well done museum. It tells the story of the WWII German occupation on The Netherlands mostly by presenting the stories of individuals. We spend more than 2 hours in the museum and really liked the way the stories are told.

10 Stars - one of the most inspirational & informative museums in the world

Ten stars! We've visited museums all over the world and consider this in the top 5. Inspirational, fascinating, uplifting, disturbing, the museums displays, focusing on 130 individuals as examples of heroism (and in a few traitors) is extremely timely. Very accessible to people speaking a number of languages via easy to use devices. Tells the overall story of resistance via extremely compelling stories. Excellent book story with materials useful for children through adults. Deserves to be among the very most popular attractions in the city. This is a VERY inspirational place.

An Amsterdam MUST!

We decided to visit this museum (and also did their tram tour) as an alternative to visiting Anne Frank house. We were unable to get tickets to visit Anne Frank house and had read good things about the Resistance Museum online. While the story of Anne Frank is a tale of one family's experience, this museum provides a greater oversight of the resistance movement in Amsterdam. Both the tram tour and the museum provide historical context regarding the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. One of our favourite parts of the museum was the area dedicated to older children and students. Even if you aren't with children when you visit, don't bypass this section of the museum! It is beautifully developed; you will feel like you have been transported back 80 years to war-time Amsterdam. On a practical note, while visiting, as English speakers, we were able to access all of the written information in the museum as well as listen to audio components in English. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this experience while visiting Amsterdam.

Fabulous, honest, thought provoking - a must.

We spent almost all day (5.5 hours) here with our two girls aged 9 and 11. It was so well put together and the audio info was very clear. The Junior Section was incredible and I would recommend it highly as a must do when visiting Amsterdam with children.

Fascinating, moving and educational - outside of the crowds.

A great option in Amsterdam for any history buff. Goes deep into the history of life during the occupation - especially the plight of the Jewish population. Deeply moving and educational - with lessons that resonate today.

Modern museum with interactive exhibits

This was definitely worth the visit. We arrived at 4pm and museum closed at 5pm. We had to rush through the end because they closed promptly on time. Definitely recommend allowing yourself 2 hours.

Cruelty and courage

Very well presented with thorough and detailed information. It was so interesting to hear the stories of the people involved and impacted. Who they were, what they did and what happened to them. A shockingly stark reminder of what people are capable of, both the good and the bad, and how important it is to always support understanding, acceptance and respect.

Sobering and Important

A comprehensive and moving account of the many faces of The Netherlands during World War II. It covers those who actively resisted the Occupation wholeheartedly and some who did so hesitantly. Some sat on the sidelines, while others dedicated their lives to Nazi ideology. There are saints, sinners and many in between. The museum is well-organized and primarily tells the story through the lives of people, though there are also a large number of artifacts that add a great deal to our understanding of this period. With democracy under enormous pressure by authoritarianism today, understanding what happened over eighty years ago is essential civic work.

Really compelling and interesting

Went with my 15 year old daughter and we allowed two hours. However, it was so interesting and there was so much to listen to and interact with that we easily could have spent 3-4 hours there. Really informative and loved that it was all built around personal recollections and experiences.

A great museum dedicated to the Dutch experience of the Second World War and the post-war period.

Verzetsmuseum (Resistance Museum) aims to tell the story of the Dutch resistance against German rule during the Second World War. The museum does this by exploring the personal stories of more than 130 people and examining the dilemmas that the Dutch faced during the occupation period. The Resistance museum includes a large amount of information not just about individual experiences, but also about the overall Dutch experience of the occupation. Part of the museum is also dedicated to looking at the post-war period and developments in the Dutch colonies of Indonesia, Suriname and the Dutch Carribean islands. These displays explore the more controversial history of decolonisation and the impact of the colonial past on the Netherlands up to the present day. Standard tickets to the museum cost €16 and you also get a free audio tour in Dutch, Dutch Sign Language, or one of several other European languages. I would say that even though the entry free is a bit steep, the museum is absolutely worth it as it really brings to life the Netherlands during the war and forces you to reflect on fundamental values such as freedom and tolerance. Also, if you're interested in the subject, you could easily spend a couple of hours in the museum.

An Important History Lesson Told in an Engaging Way

This museum chronicles the resistance of the Dutch people to Nazi occupation during WWII. It covers both the courageous and the traitorous with actual artifacts and modern technology. It’s interesting and heartbreaking.

Excellent

This was our second visit to the museum. We went on the English-speaking tram tour which was excellent (but only available during Summer). The tour guide was knowledgeable and had a great pace while remaining engaging throughout. On our return to the museum, we visited the Josephine Baker exhibition and the relatively new installation on the role of Dutch colonies in the war. Albeit fairly modest in size, both were well presented with the necessary tone and pitch for subject often excluded in dialogue around contemporary European History. This is a great Museum that we would highly recommend.

Great Museum

This was a fascinating museum and had so much that I didn't know about. It's very nicely done, and offers so much information. Definitely something to see in Amsterdam.

Incredibly Powerful!

Our visit to the Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam was a highlight of our trip to the Netherlands. We actually chose it over the Van Goh Museum and I have ZERO regrets. It was incredibly powerful, so thorough, and absolutely fascinating. We took our 12 year old daughter, and she was very engaged. It took about 2 hours to go through, and you really need that time to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Highly recommended!

Resistance wasn't futile!

What an amazing museum! I will admit I found myself very emotional with some of the stories. Very glad I found the place by accident.

Heartbreaking

OMG - I learned so much in school, about the war, but this Museum helped me recall and enlighten my memories. The world should not allow this ever happen again.

Captivating and thoughtfully curated exhibition

A small but mighty exhibition. We went with our 7 and 10 year old boys and each of us walked out saying it was one of the best museums we've been to. The junior exhibition was incredibly engaging for the kids and gave a very rounded and bitesized pieces of information around the war/resistance. Just as we exited, seeing the final photos, moved my eldest and I to tears. Thank you for educating our kids and hammering home the importance of peace and the need to compassion. We fully recommend this wonderful museum to all. A must visit.

Great museum visit for families with an interest in history.

A great museum for the full story of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Super informative, with lots of movies and audio stories at every step. Make sure to get the audio guide! They also have research books for kids, and the kids exhibit is really well done. Great place to visit for families with an interest in history.