Explore Amsterdam’s hidden gem: a 17th-century canal house with a secret attic church. Discover history in narrow corridors and ornate rooms.
Explore Amsterdam’s hidden gem: a 17th-century canal house with a secret attic church. Discover history in narrow corridors and ornate rooms.
- Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder - This Catholic church, dating back to 1663, was a place where mass was celebrated discreetly despite being prohibited. The authorities often overlooked this, reflecting the Netherlands’ renowned religious tolerance, established in the sixteenth century under Willem of Orange. Today, the…
- Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder - This Catholic church, dating back to 1663, was a place where mass was celebrated discreetly despite being prohibited. The authorities often overlooked this, reflecting the Netherlands’ renowned religious tolerance, established in the sixteenth century under Willem of Orange. Today, the museum emphasizes themes of religious freedom and conscience, making it more than just a museum; it is a unique place for reflection and experience.
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Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder is the city’s oldest museum, second only to the Rijksmuseum. This unique Golden Age monument has been preserved largely through private initiatives. In 2015, the museum expanded into an additional building at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38, where a new entrance vestibule was created. The two buildings are connected by an underground passage. Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder is now a true in situ museum, where history is palpable, everything is authentic, and visitors can fully engage with the building and its narrative, even drawing connections to contemporary events.
- Admission to the museum
- Audio Guide
- Admission to the museum
- Audio Guide
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s city center lies a remarkable gem: Our Lord in the Attic Museum. Guests embark on a journey through a uniquely preserved 17th-century canal house. As they navigate narrow corridors and staircases, they discover historically adorned living spaces, kitchens, and sleeping areas, culminating in the museum’s literal…
Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s city center lies a remarkable gem: Our Lord in the Attic Museum. Guests embark on a journey through a uniquely preserved 17th-century canal house. As they navigate narrow corridors and staircases, they discover historically adorned living spaces, kitchens, and sleeping areas, culminating in the museum’s literal highlight: a fully intact church in the attic.
- The museum has an unguarded cloakroom, and free locker where you can leave your coat and your bag or bagpack. Bags and backpacks cannot be taken into the museum; the size limit for (hand)bags is A4 format.
- Don’t worry too much if you’re not going to make it on time, usually we can accommodate you whenever you arrive. We however encourage you to stay as close to your reserved time as possible since we never really know how busy it’s going to be that day.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.