Attractions in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In Amsterdam’s Golden Age the famous architect Philip Vingboons built two magnificent merchants' houses on the Herengracht. From 1975 onwards, the Biblical Museum was accomodated within these houses. The collection is now kept in the basement and on the upper floors, and tells the tale of the fascinating story of the bible’s creation and the influence it has had on Dutch society over many centuries. This meeting place of bible, art and cu...
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On Friday 26th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:19 and will set at 20:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Saturday 27th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:17 and will set at 21:01. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 13.1°C. A few showers are expected, 3mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:15 and will set at 21:03. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 15.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 35mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:13 and will set at 21:04. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 15.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 18mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:11 and will set at 21:06. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 18.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:09 and will set at 21:08. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 20mph.
On Thursday 02nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:07 and will set at 21:09. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 13.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 17mph.
Our weather forecast for Amsterdam is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
Herengracht 366-368
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1016 CH
0031205231718
In Amsterdam’s Golden Age the famous architect Philip Vingboons built two magnificent merchants' houses on the Herengracht. From 1975 onwards, the Biblical Museum was accomodated within these houses. The collection is now kept in the basement and on the upper floors, and tells the tale of the fascinating story of the bible’s creation and the influence it has had on Dutch society over many centuries.
This meeting place of bible, art and culture will take you on a captivating journey through the history of one of the oldest and most well read books in the world. Archaeological discoveries, objects from ancient Egypt, models of the Temple of Solomon and Herod that are centuries old, and religious artefacts from the Jewish and Christian tradition will help you get to know the stories from the bible.
The historic buildings in which the museum is located were built in the 17th century in the classic Dutch style. The houses were commissioned by the wealthy merchant Jacob Cromhout, who was also the first resident. A twisted piece of wood carved in the wall recalls his name (“Cromhout” = “twisted wood”).
The stunning enclosed garden of the museum forms an oasis of calm in the busy heart of Amsterdam. It is an historic, symmetric garden full of trees, plants and water features. The layout also offers a great deal of symbolism. The garden is directly bordered by the museum café Hof van Heden, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee with a piece of cake or a delicious lunch.