The Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam
The Jewish Cultural Quarter (Joods Cultureel Kwartier) is a group of four sites in Amsterdam: the Jewish Museum with Jewish Museum junior, the Portuguese Synagogue, the National Holocaust Museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg. Together they tell the history of Jewish life in Amsterdam, its religion and culture, and the persecution of Dutch Jews during the German occupation.
The museum group is not the whole of Jewish Amsterdam. Today's museums are one part of a much larger history of the old Jewish quarter and the city. The Anne Frank House is a separate museum on the Prinsengracht with its own tickets. This page covers the Jewish Cultural Quarter and the Names Memorial. For the house itself, see the page on Anne Frank House tickets.
Our picks: the Jewish Cultural Quarter
Our take: the ticket covers the Jewish Museum and the synagogue. The Holocaust Museum ticket includes the Hollandsche Schouwburg, and the walk combines Anne Frank's story with the Quarter.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Anne Frank walk with Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets
- Anne Frank walk
- Jewish Museum and Portuguese Synagogue
- Holocaust Memorial and Museum
A walk on Anne Frank's story plus entry to the museums and memorials of the Jewish Cultural Quarter. Anne Frank House entry is not included.
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Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum ticket
- Jewish Museum
- Portuguese Synagogue
- Audio guide and map
Entry to the Jewish Museum and the Portuguese Synagogue, with an audio guide.
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National Holocaust Museum entry
- National Holocaust Museum
- Hollandsche Schouwburg memorial
The museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg memorial opposite.
Check availability →Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets and walking tours
Tickets for the Jewish Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue and the National Holocaust Museum, and walking tours through the old Jewish quarter. None of them includes entry to the Anne Frank House.
Ticket prices 2026
Prices in euros for 2026. The combination ticket covers all four sites.
| Ticket | Adult | Student | CJP | Ages 13 to 17 | Ages 6 to 12 | Under 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combination ticket, four sites | €30 | €10 | €9 | €8 | €6 | Free |
| National Holocaust Museum only | €20 | €10 | €9 | €8 | €6 | Free |
| Duo: Jewish Museum with Jewish Museum junior and Portuguese Synagogue | €20 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hollandsche Schouwburg | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
The combination ticket and the Duo ticket are valid for one week, with one visit per included site. You do not have to see everything on the same day. The single ticket for the National Holocaust Museum is valid for one day. Buying paid tickets at the desk costs €2 more than buying online, so book ahead. The Quarter does not use a timed online system like the Anne Frank House.
Holders of a Museumkaart, an ICOM card or an I amsterdam City Card can enter free. Card terms differ from museum to museum, so check yours before you go. They do not carry over to the Anne Frank House. For most visitors, the combination ticket is the simplest choice if you want the Holocaust Museum as well. For the Jewish Museum and the synagogue alone, the Duo ticket is enough.
Opening hours of the four sites
Regular hours. Exceptions apply on holidays.
| Site | Regular hours | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Museum and Jewish Museum junior | Daily 11:00–17:00 | History, religion and culture |
| Portuguese Synagogue | Mostly Sunday to Thursday 11:00–17:00, Friday by season, Saturday closed | Active synagogue with holiday exceptions |
| National Holocaust Museum | Daily 10:00–17:00, with exceptions | Museum on the persecution of the Jews |
| Hollandsche Schouwburg | Daily 10:00–17:00, with exceptions | Memorial site, free |
Portuguese Synagogue by season
In October the synagogue opens on Fridays from 11:00 to 16:00. In November Friday hours are 11:00 to 14:00. In December it is open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 16:00 and on Friday from 11:00 to 14:00. It is closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays, with shorter hours on some eves. On 25 December 2026 it is open from 11:00 to 14:00.
National Holocaust Museum in December
On 5, 24, 25 and 31 December 2026 the museum is open from 10:00 to 16:00. Closed days follow the holiday calendar and shift from year to year, so check before you go.
Accessibility
All four sites have lifts. Wheelchairs can be borrowed at the Jewish Museum and the National Holocaust Museum if you arrange it beforehand.
The Holocaust Names Memorial
A separate place, and free.
The National Holocaust Names Memorial (Nationaal Holocaust Namenmonument) stands on the Weesperstraat. It is a different place from the National Holocaust Museum and from the Hollandsche Schouwburg. Daniel Libeskind designed it, and it was unveiled on 19 September 2021.
Entry is free and no combination ticket is needed. The entrances on Nieuwe Keizersgracht and Nieuwe Herengracht are open from 08:00 to 20:00, and from 1 March to 1 October from 08:00 to 21:00. Both are wheelchair accessible. To get there, take tram 14 or metro line 51, 53 or 54 to Waterlooplein. The metro exit towards Weesperstraat has no lift.
It is a place of remembrance. Plan to spend your time there quietly.
Walking tours of the old Jewish quarter
For groups and for individual visitors.
A guided group walk
The "Jewish Amsterdam" walk starts at the Jewish Museum on Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 and covers the history of the old Jewish quarter and its connection to the memorials. It lasts 1 hour, or 1.5 hours in the long version. It is offered for groups and costs €100 per guide. One guide leads up to 15 people, and a group can have up to 60 people. Guides speak Dutch, English, German, French, Hebrew or Spanish. Groups of 10 or more should book their visits to the museums in advance.
Tours for individual visitors
The tours above start at different meeting points. None of them includes entry to the Anne Frank House. Check the meeting point, the language, the length and what the ticket covers before you book. A good tour does not reduce every Jewish life story to Anne Frank. See also the page on walking tours of Jewish Amsterdam.
Combine with the Anne Frank House
Where the other places lie.
Anne Frank House tickets
When tickets are released and what to do if a day is sold out.
The Anne Frank story
Hiding, arrest and the camps, told plainly.
Things to do near the house
Twelve ideas around the Prinsengracht and the Jordaan.
Plan separate blocks of time for the two visits. For the route to the house, see the page on getting to the Anne Frank House.
Jewish Cultural Quarter: frequently asked questions
Is this the official website of the Jewish Cultural Quarter?
No. This is an independent guide. It does not sell tickets for the museums itself. Prices and hours here are for 2026, so check the current figures with the museums before you go.
Does the Jewish Cultural Quarter ticket include the Anne Frank House?
No. The Anne Frank House is a separate museum with its own online tickets. The combination ticket covers the Jewish Museum with Jewish Museum junior, the Portuguese Synagogue, the National Holocaust Museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg.
How much is the combination ticket?
€30 for adults in 2026. Students pay €10, CJP holders €9, ages 13 to 17 pay €8, ages 6 to 12 pay €6 and children under 6 enter free. Buying at the desk adds €2.
Is the Holocaust Names Memorial free?
Yes. It is free and needs no ticket. It is a different place from the National Holocaust Museum, which charges admission.
Can I visit the Portuguese Synagogue on Saturday?
No. It is closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays. On Fridays the hours are shorter and change by season.