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Het Schip

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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Architectural Marvel of Het Schip

Explore Museum Het Schip, the former school turned museum featuring the stunning architecture of Michel de Klerk.

This 1921 social housing project, originally for railway employees, showcases expressionist design and social housing. Notable for its ship-like structure and towering rocket-like feature, it represents the Amsterdam School movement.

Must-See Highlights

  • Guided Tours 🚶
  • Temporary Exhibitions 🎨
  • Exterior Artworks 🖼️

Accessible via guided tours included with admission, Museum Het Schip appeals to architecture enthusiasts, local historians, and tourists alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Het Schip

Architectural Origin

Het Schip was designed by Michel de Klerk, highlighting the unique aesthetic of the Amsterdam School.

Social Housing

The original function was to provide housing for railway workers, still serving social purposes today.

Former School

The museum resides in a building that was home to elementary school The Catamaran until 2015.

Location

Oostzaanstraat 45

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