H'ART Museum sits in the 17th-century Amstelhof, a former almshouse on the banks of the Amstel River, and stages large-scale temporary exhibitions in partnership with leading museums worldwide. It opened in 2009 as 'Hermitage Amsterdam,' a satellite of the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg, but severed its Russian ties after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and relaunched as H'ART Museum in September 2023. Today it collaborates with the British Museum, the Centre Pompidou and the Smithsonian American Art Museum; the 2026 highlight is 'Chez Matisse,' a Henri Matisse show co-organised with the Pompidou. Because the programme is built around rotating exhibitions rather than a fixed collection, it's worth checking what's on before you visit.
The Amstelhof itself — a serene 17th-century building with a quiet inner-courtyard garden, right on the Amstel River.
'Chez Matisse' (3 Oct 2026 – 14 Feb 2027): 30+ original Matisse works with the Centre Pompidou, the marquee 2026 show.
'American Identities' (13 Feb – 6 Sep 2026): David Levinthal's photographs and Chicano prints from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
'The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles' (22 May – 8 Nov 2026): chocolate sculptures and embroidered works by the Congolese collective CATPC.
The Grand Café and riverside setting — a relaxed stop after the galleries, with a boat dock right in front on the Amstel.
Good to know
RulesPopular exhibitions (especially the Matisse show) use timed-entry tickets. Reserve a date and time slot on the official website in advance; even free-entry passholders (Museumkaart, ICOM, etc.) may still need to book a slot.
CautionBuy tickets only from the official site (hartmuseum.nl). Third-party resellers often add hefty mark-ups over the real price.
SeasonJuly–August is peak season in Amsterdam and gets crowded. Summers can be rainy and cool, so pack a light jacket and rain gear. The museum closes on 27 April (King's Day) and opens only at noon on 25 December and 1 January.
SafetyWatch your belongings around Waterlooplein station and its street market, and on trams — pickpockets work busy tourist spots.
SafetyAmsterdam is full of cyclists. Don't walk in the red-asphalt bike lanes, and look both ways for bikes when crossing.
MannersObserve gallery etiquette: keep quiet, don't touch the artworks, and avoid flash photography outside permitted areas. Leave large bags and umbrellas at the cloakroom.
Practical info
Take metro 51/53/54 to Waterlooplein (Hortusplantsoen exit) or tram 14 to Waterlooplein, then walk 3–5 minutes to Amstel 51. Open daily 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Admission is around €22.50 for adults, €15 for students and free for under-18s, with a surcharge for the Matisse show — confirm current hours, prices and closures on the official website.
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