The Amsterdam Culture Group

Let’s spend a relaxed afternoon exploring one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful museums together.

📅 Sunday, January 25
🕑 Meeting time: 14:00
Meeting point:
Entrance of Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum)
Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam
(Located near Amsterdam Central Station)

Visit details:
We’ll visit Het Scheepvaartmuseum, known for its maritime history, spacious galleries, and the stunning glass-covered courtyard. The atmosphere is calm and inspiring, ideal for walking around at an easy pace and enjoying the exhibits.

🎟️ Tickets:
Please purchase your ticket individually in advance via the official website:
https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/
If you have a Museumkaart, entry is free — just bring your card with you.
Tickets (or Museumkaart) can be shown digitally or at the entrance.

☕ After the visit, those who like can stay for a coffee nearby — completely optional.
This is a casual, no-pressure meetup.
If you enjoy culture, quiet conversations, and discovering places together, you’re very welcome to join.

Optional: Please join WhatsApp group

We will only approve participants whose names match on both Meetup and WhatsApp.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c

🗓 Date & Time
Saturday, January 31
⏰ Meeting time: 14:15

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📍 Location
Purmerends Museum
Address: Kaasmarkt 6, 1441 EM Purmerend
🔗 https://www.purmerendsmuseum.nl/

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🌟 Why Join?
Join us to explore the Van der Elsen exhibition at Purmerends Museum, dedicated to the works of the renowned local artist Van der Elsen.
Van der Elsen is known for his unique approach to capturing the essence of life in the Netherlands, blending realism with artistic innovation. His works often reflect the beauty of everyday life and the deeper emotional layers of human experience. This exhibition showcases a variety of his pieces that have made a lasting impact on Dutch contemporary art.

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🎟 Tickets

• Entry fee: €10
• Museumkaart holders: free entry

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🚶‍♀️ Optional After the Museum
After the museum, we’ll take a scenic walk with a local guide around the area and enjoy some time at the Koemarkt Café.

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🚍 How to Get There

• From Amsterdam Central Station, take Bus 305 to Tramplein or Gedempte Singelgracht (approx. 20-25 minutes).
• From Amsterdam Noord, take Bus 100 to Gedempte Singelgracht (approx. 20 minutes).
• If you’re coming by train, get off at Purmerend NS station, and it’s about a 15-minute walk to the museum.

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✨ Note
Please arrive by 14:15 so we can gather and enter together.
This will be a relaxed, friendly meetup for art lovers and those interested in local history.

Optional: Please join WhatsApp group(new!)

We will only approve participants whose names match on both Meetup and WhatsApp.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c

Let’s enjoy a unique immersive art experience together at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam.

📅 Sunday, February 1
🕜 Meeting time: 14:50 (entrance at 15:00)
Meeting point:
Entrance of Fabrique des Lumières
Pazzanistraat 37, Amsterdam‑West (Westergas area)

Experience details:
We’ll visit the special exhibition The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, a 360° immersive journey into space exploration narrated by Tom Hanks, using stunning projections, music, and NASA archival footage to bring the Apollo missions to life.(moonwalkers.fabrique-lumieres.com)

🎟️ Tickets:
Please purchase your ticket individually in advance, selecting the 15:00 time slot to match our meetup:
https://www.fabrique-lumieres.com/en/tickets
Please confirm your participation after purchasing your ticket.

📱 Communication:
Further meetup details and any updates will be shared via WhatsApp after confirmation.

We will only approve participants whose names match on both Meetup and WhatsApp.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c

☕ After the experience, those who wish can stay nearby for coffee or a casual chat — completely optional.
This is a relaxed, no‑pressure meetup.
If you enjoy immersive art, storytelling, and atmospheric experiences, you’re very welcome to join.

Let’s spend a relaxed afternoon exploring one of Amsterdam’s most fascinating historical sites together.

📅 Saturday, February 7
🕑 Meeting time: 14:00
Meeting point:
Entrance of Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38–40, Amsterdam – right in the heart of the city.

Visit details:
We’ll visit the unique museum housed in a 17th-century canal house, featuring a surprisingly well-preserved hidden church in the attic and historic interiors. The atmosphere is calm and perfect for a leisurely cultural visit. Museum.nl

🎟️ Tickets & Booking:
You can reserve and purchase tickets online in advance here:
https://opsolder.nl/
Even if you have a Museumkaart (Dutch Museum Card), I Amsterdam City Card, or similar pass, it’s recommended to make a free reservation online and bring your card for entry. Pre-booking is not strictly required, but it helps ensure entry on the day you want.
Please arrive at the meeting point by 14:00 so we can enter together.

☕ After the museum visit, feel free to stay for a coffee or casual conversation nearby — completely optional.
This is a calm, no-pressure meetup.
If you enjoy history, hidden spots, and relaxed conversations, you’re very welcome to join.

Optional: Please join WhatsApp group

We will only approve participants whose names match on both Meetup and WhatsApp.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c