Amsterdam's upside down museum - The Upside Down
When the impossible becomes possible
Dear travelers, get ready to enter into a revolutionary and opposite experience, one that will make you reflect on everything you have known until today and will make your Instagram page more shiny and popular than ever.
Amsterdam, the city of canals, never ceases to surprise with innovative museums and cultural institutions that make the experience of visiting the city colorful and special. Among the many iconic institutions in the city stands the opposite museum, a gem that will turn your world around - literally.
This is a museum that defies gravity and challenges the perceptions of our world, one that presents a delightful combination of art, illusions and pure magic. The museum promises an immersive experience unlike anything else. So whether you're a seasoned traveler in the city of canals or a first-time visitor, add the Upside Down Museum to your list and get ready for your world (and Instagram feed) to be turned upside down in an amazing way!
A new perspective on museums
Amsterdam's upside-down museum is far from providing a fashionable museum experience, when while the vast majority of museums are characterized by quiet observation of displays, here the experience is as interactive as possible, one that is suitable for all ages - from young to old, and provides a colorful, enjoyable and enriching journey. Each exhibition in the museum is designed to play with your perceptions, challenge the sense of gravity and offer unique photo opportunities.
The birth of the upside down museum
In the age of social media, an age where everyone is looking for the perfect picture for the Instagram page or the family's WhatsApp group, the upside-down museum was born - a combination of art, architecture and optical illusions. By combining those elements, the museum offers visitors a space where they can become part of the exhibition and delve into a world where the rules of gravity do not apply.
The museum consists of 25 illogical exhibition spaces, spaces where furniture hangs from the ceiling, the space is tilted at an impossible angle, and no matter where you look, you will find countless things that defy logic and opinion. One of the museum guides said that the purpose of the museum is to "defy the laws of physics in a playful way", and that is undoubtedly what you will meet here. And what is the best part? You are allowed to touch, feel, experiment. You can sit on a sofa that hangs from the ceiling, dance on a side stage or feel like you are cooking in an upside down kitchen.
And here among the twenty-five spaces you can get the perfect picture. To do this requires a combination of creativity, mischievous spirit, and sometimes even a little agility to get the perfect image, one that defies gravity. Don't worry, even if you're not the most skilled of photographers, the museum staff will always be on hand to give tips and tricks to ensure your photos look amazing.
Much more than pictures
And while many come for the unique photo opportunities, the upside-down museum experience goes far beyond photos. Here you will get a chance to let go of gravity and prejudice for a moment, and enter a world where the impossible becomes possible. During the journey through the museum, all the visitors, from big to small, adopt a kind of silly childish spirit of wonder and imagination, because how can you not when you are surrounded by furniture hanging from the ceiling in a colorful room.
In addition, the museum also serves as a testimony to the ingenuity and creativity of its designers. Every room and every exhibition is a master class, and there is something truly exciting about seeing how they made the ordinary so extraordinary.
important information
Location and directions: The Upside Down Amsterdam Museum is located in the south of the city, in the Amsterdam-Zuid area. The museum can be easily and quickly reached from the city center.
Museum address: Europaboulevard 5, 1079 PC Amsterdam.
You can take metro line number 50 or 51, which connects the central part of Amsterdam to the southern areas. To get to the museum, get off at the Amsterdam RAI station, which is about a 5-minute walk away. You can also take tram number 4 which stops near the museum, and you can also take several bus lines that leave the city center towards the south of the city.
For those arriving by car, there is paid parking nearby.
שעות פתיחה: The museum is open to visitors every day of the week between 9:30 and 21:00, and on Saturdays it is open until 22:00.
Tickets: The cost of an entrance ticket to the museum is 25.95 euros for an adult and 17.95 euros for children aged 3-11. Children under the age of three enter for free.
The entrance ticket includes entry to all the museum spaces (25 in number), a printed photo and lockers for storing equipment.
Tickets must be ordered in advance!
There is also a cafe and a souvenir shop.
On Fridays and Saturdays from 17:00 there is a DJ playing in the museum and you can purchase a ticket that includes a cocktail.
Questions and Answers
Yes! Tickets cannot be purchased on the spot, but only online.
No! You can stay in the museum as long as you want.
There is a parking lot with plenty of parking spaces available under the museum. When you present the parking ticket to the museum staff, you will receive a 15% discount on parking costs.
The upside down museum in Amsterdam offers an unforgettable experience that combines art, fun and a healthy dose of childishness and madness. Whether you're looking for the perfect Instagram picture, whether you're looking for a fun romantic date or whether you're looking for an enriching and colorful experience, the upside-down museum invites you to forget everything you knew and question the gravity of our world.
