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Other Museums: Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art.
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  • Updated By Paul2001 on August 22, 2006
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  • Chagall's Self Portrait with Seven Fingers. - Amsterdam
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    I am still trying to figure out just why I did not like this museum. The Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art is said to be one of the most collections of Modern Art in the world. For the fact that I in fact like Modern Art, I was actually was looking forward to visiting this gallery. For reasons that a hard to explain, I found what was on exhibit here to be rather tedious. Perhaps because I have seen better such collections elsewhere, or for the fact that I had just toured the Van Gogh Museum next door that morning and was rather tired, there was little here that inspired me on an intellectual basis as conceptual art is suppose to. Most of the works, in particular by contemporary Dutch artist seemed me to be bland and not the least bit clever.
    If you want to have a look for yourself, and consider that what I just said is just one person's opinion and heck I might just have been in a surly mood, then give the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art a try on your own. It's permanent begins with art from the late 19th century and extend into contemporary times and is quite large. It consists of over 100,000 objects. I understand most of it is on display in the summer months of July and August(I visited in September).
    Finally if you have actually no interest in Modern Art what so ever then definitely skip this place. This is not a museum that you should tour if you find Modern Art to be intimidating or alienating which unfortunately most people do.

    Inspite of what I have said above there are some interesting pieces that could make your visit to the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art worth your time. They include some very good works by Chagall, Picasso and Mondrian.
    The museum is located at Paulus Potterstraat 13 in the Museum Quarter.

    If you think that you might like to expand your mind and give Modern art a try then visit another one of the great collections in Europe. The Musee National d'Art Moderne in Paris is probably the best I have visited.

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    Other Museums: Holland Experience - not really worth its money
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  • Updated By Airpunk on August 31, 2005
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  • Holland Experience shows you a 30 minute 3D show about the Netherlands. You will see a film about the country, but you will get no explanation just the impression of pictures and some effects. Although you can get a discount with your Amsterdam pass (I think it was 25% less), 8,50€ for this show is far too much.

    If you want to get a good impression about the whole country in 30 minutes, visit Madurodam in den Haag. It's only slightly more expensive (12,00 EUR) but it is far better: You can spend half a day there and the money there is used for caritative purposes.

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    Other Museums: Stedelijk Museum
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  • Updated By OlafS on August 19, 2004
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  • I don't mind modern art, actually I like it more than "old" art, but I think this place is a waste of time and money. Sure, they have a few nice pieces, works by Cezanne, Chagall, Monet and Picasso for example, but too much of the collection is junk that used to be 'trendy' but has lots its value by today's standards. If you must go to a museum, I recommend you to go elsewhere.
    Anyway, this place will be temporarily closing for several years soon to undergo some rebuilding. Exhibitions will be held in the Nieuwe Kerk.

    (Oh, and guess what? I made the mistake of going here twice! Why I gave this place a second chance is beyond me.)

    I've heard the Van Gogh museum is nice.

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    Other Museums: Van Gogh Museum
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  • By Carino on November 22, 2005
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    I wouldn't consider the museum as tourist trap, but you should only go there if you like Van Gogh's Art.

    Check out the famous paintings.

    There are a bunch of other museums in Amsterdam to visit (Historic, Anne Frank House, etc.)

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    Other Museums: Madame Tussauds
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    I've heard that Madame Tussaud's of Amsterdam is nowhere near as good as the London version (a tourist trap anyway!) and is best avoided. Which we did apart from this photo...

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    Other Museums: Madame Tussad's
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  • By Heinisuo on March 17, 2003
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    If you have always wanted to see well-made wax-dollies go there. But beware of the entry fee! You can do a lot more with that 17,50 euro than watching few stiff historical figures and celebrities (such as Arnold).

    Anything that You enjoy! :)

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    Other Museums: Van Gogh Museum
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  • By dlandt on March 17, 2003
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  • This isn't a tourist trap per se, but I was bored. The pictures are all there, its well run, though some of the teenagers can get loud. I thought it was more expensive than it should have been and the audio tour for my wife, in Japanese, was incomplete, plus, she had a hard time working it.

    Avoid pointing at the pictures, the iron-legged guards yell "Distance" at you.

    The naval museum is awesome.

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    Other Museums: Madame Tussaud
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  • By Eilian on September 8, 2002
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    As in many cities, I think Madame Tussaud's is a waste of time and money. But, I think it can leave quite an impression on young children. But I prefer cultural things to do.
    On Dam Square, central Amsterdam.

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    Other Museums: Besides RLD, this Van Gogh...
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  • By l_joo on August 26, 2002
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    Besides RLD, this Van Gogh Museum is another place where I was seriously Trapped, entry at 15 guilders for adult, although I tried hard to act like a small kid but fail, anyway it's a big trap...lol

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    Other Museums: The hash marihuana hemp...
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  • By Gard on August 26, 2002
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    The hash marihuana hemp museum. It didn't cost much to get in but it was not very interesting and the museum itself is so tiny.

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