Amsterdam is home to a museum honoring our furry friends: eating, sleeping and playing. The ‘Kattenkabinet’, also known as ‘Cat Cabinet’, boasts an assortment of art objects, trinkets and mementos dedicated to our feline friends.

If you’re not a fan of traditional museums, Electric Ladyland in Amsterdam is the perfect alternative. Here, phosphorescent art, fluorescent fish and other glowing objects can be admired underneath the iconic Electric Lady gallery. These psychedelic UV-lit rooms provide an opportunity to unwind and take your mind off everyday life’s stresses.

Amsterdam also boasts some unique museums worth exploring. At Corpus Museum in Leiden, you can take The Magic School Bus tour through a human body!

Another alternative to traditional history and classical art is visiting the Vondelbunker, a former Cold War bomb shelter turned arts venue. Here you’ll find various counterculture events such as cinema nights or music gigs.

Koos Kneus offers family-friendly puppet shows suitable for children aged two to eight that are performed in Dutch. These performances provide an engaging opportunity to get kids immersed in Amsterdam’s culture.

If you’re in search of a unique Amsterdam restaurant, De Kas is the perfect destination. Here, they serve an array of seasonal Dutch dishes in an idyllic greenhouse setting – making it the ideal spot to unwind after a long day exploring the city.