AMAZE Amsterdam - the innovative audiovisual show
Forget everything you knew about traditional museums and come with us to dive into one of the colorful and interesting institutions in Amsterdam. Imagine it: a place where art, technology and infinite human creativity combine for a mesmerizing dance. A place where every corridor and space is full of secrets waiting to be discovered, a place where reality blurs and makes you reflect on everything you knew.
Welcome to AMAZE Amsterdam, a spectacular and colorful sensory journey that redefines the word 'attraction'. The Amsterdam gem that lies within the historical beauty of the city among countless bustling canals, promises an intellectual and fascinating adventure.
So let's go discover one of Amsterdam's innovative attractions, one that has become a household name in the city of canals.
AMAZE Amsterdam - nice to meet you
So just before we dive into the intricacies of the experiences that await within the walls of the attraction, let's understand what the strange and special museum is here to do. At its core, AMAZE Amsterdam is an innovative interactive museum that seamlessly combines art, technology and sensory stimulation. The place was founded out of a desire to push the boundaries of a traditional museum, and move from passive observation to active participation. The museum was established with the help of artists, technologists and sensory artists, and it is an institution that challenges the perceptions that exist in our world, one that comes to arouse tremendous wonder. Although the museum is defined as such, it is more of a playground for the senses, which ensures that every visitor will go on a personal journey full of discoveries and colors.
The museum experience - a colorful journey of discovery
It is actually a huge museum that consists of seven different exhibition spaces, each of them dedicated to a different field and presenting a different and special world.
As soon as you enter the innovative museum you will realize that this is not an ordinary institution, when soft music will surround you with background hums, one that perhaps indicates what awaits us on the journey. The dim corridors will draw you into a maze designed to awaken every dormant sense within you, and as you walk the floor may change gently under your feet and go from cool tiles to soft textures that change every step in the space.
The walls of the museum come alive with interactive displays, and don't be thrilled to suddenly find yourself surrounded by forests, with the scent of damp earth filling the air, and when you reach out, the trees respond to your touch, with their leaves rustling and their colors changing. Did we say a multi-sensory journey?
Further on your journey you will come to one of the most iconic and beloved exhibitions, the Sound Exhibition, which will take you to hear a variety of melodies and symphonies, from soft whispers to the sounds of a loud orchestra. This room is undoubtedly mesmerizing in its ability to excite and fascinate, with the sense of hearing serving as the star of the event.
The various exhibitions will also take you to a place where virtual reality and human experience intertwine. Here you can put on headphones and step into a completely different world, one where you might float over Amsterdam's iconic canals or dive deep into an exciting underwater kingdom.
Why the AMAZE museum?
The city of Amsterdam is full of world-class museums, and the question why you should add this museum to your 'to do list' can be easily answered:
Interactive exhibitions: Unlike traditional museums where visitors view exhibits from a distance through glass, here you are invited to touch, feel, manipulate and really engage with the exhibits.
Technological wonders: Augmented reality, virtual reality and other innovative technologies play a significant role in the museum and provide immersive experiences that are both surreal and captivating.
sensory overload: Each room is a sensory delight, carefully designed specifically to evoke emotions and thoughts. From floors that change texture underfoot to walls that emit soothing scents, every element is perfectly thought out and creates a mystical journey that you won't find anywhere else.
Artistic Glamour: Prepare to be mesmerized by stunning visual masterpieces that fuse classical techniques with modern flair, all aiming to evoke deep emotional responses.
Educational workshops: For those interested in deepening the understanding and diving further into the mystical journey, the AMAZE Museum frequently hosts workshops and guided tours that offer insights into the technology and artistry behind the exhibits.
Evolving exhibitions: The museum is not static, and it continues to develop over the years, with a commitment to innovation standing before its eyes. The exhibitions you will find in the museum are not historical exhibitions, but contemporary, up-to-date and relevant ones.
important information
Location and directions: The AMAZE AMSTERDAM museum is located in the Westelijke Houthavens (Western Timber Docks) area of the city, west of the central district of the city.
The museum can be reached by public transport from the city center, by bus lines 22 and 36 to the Kabelweg station, or by metro lines 51 and 52.
It is also possible to rent a bicycle and reach the museum with a ride that will take you about 15 minutes from the city center.
Museum address: Elementenstraat 25, 1014 AR Amsterdam
Activity time: Sunday- 12:00-22:00, Monday - 13:00-20:30, Tuesday - closed, Wednesday - Friday - 13:00-00:00 and Saturday 12:00-00:00.
The entrance to the museum is from the age of 10 and above. Also, the museum is very intense and therefore not recommended for small children. Children aged 10-16 must be accompanied by an adult.
You cannot enter the museum with large bags. There are lockers available in the museum that are included in the entrance fee.
Tickets:
Standard entrance ticket that includes entrance to the museum only and a locker is available to store equipment - 26.95 euros for an adult, 13.5 euros for children aged 10-17.
Entrance ticket that includes entrance to the museum, a locker for storing equipment and a cocktail - 37.5 euros per person (adults only).
Tickets must be ordered in advance! Tickets cannot be purchased on the spot
Questions and Answers
No. Tickets can only be bought online in advance.
about an hour
The museum consists of seven different spaces, each one completely different from the previous one.
You can take pictures with a smartphone, you can't take pictures with a professional camera.
The visit experience is suitable for ages 10 and up, as the museum uses many sound and laser effects and may be intense for young visitors.
The AMAZE Museum Amsterdam is much more than an attraction, and is a love letter to experience and human perception. It is a place where boundaries disappear, and the wonders of technology, art and nature come together in a beautiful and moving symphony. It is difficult to explain in words the journey you are about to go through in the museum, a journey where each and every space will open a room in your heart and undermine everything you have known until now. If there is one place in the city of Amsterdam that promises more than just sights, it is undoubtedly the AMAZE museum. So get ready for an intense experience, get ready to be surprised, and most of all get ready to change everything you thought and knew.
