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Museum Van Loon, Private residence museum in Keizersgracht, Netherlands

Museum Van Loon is a residence on Keizersgracht that spans three floors, with rooms furnished as they were lived in and decorated with objects from different periods. A garden and separate coach house are part of the property.

The building was constructed in 1672 and first served as the home of a painter. The Van Loon family took over the house in 1884 and made it their residence for generations.

The rooms reveal how a wealthy family lived, worked, and entertained guests across three centuries. Walking through them, you sense the rhythms and routines of aristocratic daily life.

The house is easy to reach and sits directly on one of Amsterdam's main canals. There are stairs to climb if you want to see all three floors, so wear comfortable shoes.

Four stone figures sit on the roof, representing themes of war, wisdom, fire, and harvests. They were placed by the original owner as symbols of what made him wealthy.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1973

Founders: Maurits van Loon

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Van Loon

Address: Keizersgracht 672

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +31206245255

Website: http://museumvanloon.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.36346,4.89338

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04

Photography locations in Amsterdam: canals, museums and architecture

Amsterdam provides photographers with numerous subjects throughout the city. The 17th-century canals form the historic center, where gabled houses and bridges reflect in the water. The Jordaan district displays traditional residential architecture, while the Oosterdok area presents modern structures including the Central Library and NEMO Science Museum. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum offer both interior and exterior subjects. Vondelpark extends across 47 hectares, combining green spaces with urban elements. The Magere Brug over the Amstel river features evening illumination. Albert Cuyp Market captures daily life, while De Wallen combines historic facades with red lighting. The city suits architectural, street, and landscape photography. The flat topography and canals create specific lighting conditions. From morning to dusk, photographic conditions change across different neighborhoods.

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