Museum Amsterdam Noord (MAN) is a small, volunteer-scale history museum in the former public bathhouse of Vogeldorp, one of the oldest housing villages in Amsterdam-Noord. It tells the story of Noord and its residents, past and present, through two permanent exhibitions and a changing program of temporary shows, talks, and film screenings. It is open Thursday to Sunday, 13:00–17:00, and adult admission is €4. The Museumkaart is not valid here.
Quick facts
| Address | Zamenhofstraat 28A, 1022 AD Amsterdam (corner of Meeuwenlaan) |
| Opening hours | Thursday–Sunday, 13:00–17:00; closed Monday–Wednesday |
| Adults | €4 |
| Ages 13–18, 65+, Stadspas | €2 |
| Under 13 | Free |
| Museumkaart | Not valid |
| Nearest metro | Metro 52, Noorderpark (about 5 minutes on foot) |
| Bus | GVB 35 and 38 stop almost at the door |
| [email protected] |
History of the Vogeldorp bathhouse
Vogeldorp was built in 1919, during a severe housing shortage, as a temporary neighborhood of just over 300 standardized family homes with gardens. The municipal housing department expected it to last about 15 years. Instead, the city kept renovating rather than replacing it. The homes had no bathrooms, so the bathhouse became the center of the neighborhood.
Architect Berend Tobia Boeyinga designed both the neighborhood and the bathhouse, which opened on December 15, 1919. Because the area still bordered open farmland, he gave the building the pyramid-roofed shape of a North Holland stolp farmhouse, with Amsterdam School influences. Inside were six showers and one bathtub, used by men and women at alternating times. An identical bathhouse opened the same day in nearby Disteldorp but was later closed.
As bathrooms were added to Vogeldorp’s homes, the bathhouse lost its purpose and closed in the mid-1980s. The heritage organization Stadsherstel restored the empty building around 2008, and Museum Amsterdam Noord moved in in 2009.
What you’ll see inside
- History of Amsterdam-Noord: a permanent exhibition on how the land north of the IJ grew into today’s district, with residents’ stories alongside the historical record.
- Vogeldorp and the bathhouse: a second permanent exhibition on the emergency village and the building you’re standing in.
- Temporary exhibitions: changing shows that connect Noord’s past, present, and future.
- Talks and film screenings: held regularly in the museum space.
Current exhibition: Zorgen doen we Samen
Until October 11, 2026, the temporary exhibition Zorgen doen we Samen (“We care together”) looks at the less-told side of healthcare in Amsterdam-Noord, where neighbors and community groups have long shared the work of caring for each other. It draws on archive material, interviews with healthcare workers, and photography by Parool photographer Marijn Scheeres and street photographer Ferry Kesselaar. Visitors can also leave a “patient card” describing what care means to them. The labels are in Dutch.
Walking and cycling tours
The museum runs walking and cycling tours of Noord with experienced guides. Groups can request a quote for a museum visit or guided excursion, and the program can be tailored. Group visits can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. The museum also maintains an art route that links the bathhouse with two other Noord heritage sites, the Draka factory site and the bridge keeper’s house (Brugwachtershuisje).
How to get there
- Metro: take Metro 52 to Noorderpark, then walk about 5 minutes.
- Bus: GVB buses 35 and 38 stop almost in front of the museum.
- Ferry and walk: take the free F2 ferry from behind Amsterdam Centraal to IJplein, then walk north along Meeuwenlaan for about 20 minutes.
- Bike: the IJ ferries carry bikes for free, and the route through Noord is flat.
- Car: street parking is paid, at €1.60 per hour.
For fares, OVpay, and ferry schedules, see our Amsterdam public transport guide.
Before you go
- Accessibility: the venue lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. The museum is small, so call or email ahead if you have specific needs.
- Holidays: the museum is typically closed on January 1 and December 25.
- Families: children under 13 get in free.
- Good pairing: combine a visit with a walk through the Vogeldorp streets around the museum, then compare it with other small heritage museums in Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Museumkaart valid at Museum Amsterdam Noord?
No. The Museumkaart is not accepted. Adult tickets cost €4, visitors aged 13–18, 65+ or with a Stadspas pay €2, and children under 13 get in free.
Is Museum Amsterdam Noord the same as the Amsterdam Museum?
No. Museum Amsterdam Noord is an independent local history museum in Noord. The Amsterdam Museum is the city’s main history museum and has separate locations and tickets.
Was Museum Amsterdam Noord previously called Museum De Noord?
Yes. The museum has also been known as Museum De Noord. It has been in the former Vogeldorp bathhouse since 2009.
Can groups visit outside opening hours?
Yes. Groups can request a quote for a museum visit or guided walking or cycling excursion, including outside regular opening hours.
