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
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