H'ART Museum Amsterdam
Amsterdam · Netherlands · Founded 2009
Good for: Art Lovers · Architecture Enthusiasts · First-Time Visitors to Amsterdam
2009
Opened as Hermitage Amsterdam
2023
Rebranded as H'ART Museum
2 hours
Recommended Visit
Quick answer
H'ART Museum Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands — opened in 2009 as the Hermitage Amsterdam in a former seventeenth-century almshouse on the Amstel river, the museum was renamed H'ART in 2023 and now partners with the British Museum, the Centre Pompidou, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Open Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Admission: €25 standard admission. Book timed-entry tickets ahead in peak season. World Museum Guide covers the highlights, getting there, and how long to allow (2 hours).
Verified 2026-06-30 against official sources.
About H'ART Museum Amsterdam
H'ART Museum occupies the Amstelhof — a grand seventeenth-century building on the Amstel river that served as a care home for centuries before becoming the Hermitage Amsterdam in 2009. In 2023 it rebranded as H'ART Museum, launching partnerships with the British Museum, Centre Pompidou, and Smithsonian American Art Museum.
The building stretches along the Amstel waterfront with a classical facade and modern exhibition halls inside. Its programme now rotates major loan exhibitions from international partner institutions rather than maintaining a single permanent collection of its own.
Located in the Plantage neighbourhood, H'ART sits near Artis Zoo, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Verzetsmuseum (Dutch Resistance Museum). The Amstel riverfront setting makes it one of Amsterdam's most picturesque museum locations.
The museum's garden and courtyard provide a quiet retreat from the busy centre, and the café overlooking the Amstel is a pleasant stop in itself.
2 hours highlights route
A focused route through 4 must-see highlights at H'ART Museum Amsterdam without museum fatigue. · 2 hours
- 1
Rotating British Museum Loans
📍 Main Exhibition Halls
Masterworks from the British Museum's collection, including Egyptian, Greek, and Assyrian antiquities, displayed in long-term rotating exhibitions.
- 2
Centre Pompidou Modern Masters
📍 Modern Art Wing
Loan exhibitions from the Centre Pompidou's collection bring major twentieth-century works to Amsterdam on rotating themes.
- 3
Smithsonian American Art
📍 Temporary Galleries
Exhibitions drawn from the Smithsonian American Art Museum introduce Dutch audiences to American painting, sculpture, and photography.
- 4
Amstelhof Courtyard and Garden
📍 Interior courtyard
The restored courtyard of the former Amstelhof care home, with garden views and the building's original classical proportions.
Masterworks & must-see highlights
The works that define H'ART Museum Amsterdam — and why they matter.
Rotating British Museum Loans
Various · temporary exhibitions
📍 Main Exhibition Halls
Masterworks from the British Museum's collection, including Egyptian, Greek, and Assyrian antiquities, displayed in long-term rotating exhibitions.
Centre Pompidou Modern Masters
Picasso, Kandinsky, Matisse · rotating
📍 Modern Art Wing
Loan exhibitions from the Centre Pompidou's collection bring major twentieth-century works to Amsterdam on rotating themes.
Smithsonian American Art
Various American artists · rotating
📍 Temporary Galleries
Exhibitions drawn from the Smithsonian American Art Museum introduce Dutch audiences to American painting, sculpture, and photography.
Amstelhof Courtyard and Garden
Historic architecture · 17th century
📍 Interior courtyard
The restored courtyard of the former Amstelhof care home, with garden views and the building's original classical proportions.
Collections & highlights
- • British Museum loan exhibitions
- • Centre Pompidou modern art rotations
- • Smithsonian American Art partnerships
- • Temporary international touring shows
- • Amstelhof historic building and courtyard
- • Amstel riverfront architecture
- • Dutch cultural history of the Amstelhof site
- • Seasonal exhibition programmes
Frequently asked questions
Is this still the Hermitage Amsterdam?
The institution rebranded as H'ART in 2023 and now collaborates with several international partners.
Is the courtyard free?
Yes, the historic Amstelhof courtyard can be visited without a ticket.
How long should I spend at H'ART Museum Amsterdam?
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.
What is H'ART Museum Amsterdam best known for?
Opened in 2009 as the Hermitage Amsterdam in a former seventeenth-century almshouse on the Amstel river, the museum was renamed H'ART in 2023 and now partners with the British Museum, the Centre Pompidou, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Key highlights include Rotating exhibitions from world partner museums, Historic Amstelhof courtyard, Children's wing.
How do I get tickets for H'ART Museum Amsterdam?
€25 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://hartmuseum.nl/en/
What happened to the Hermitage Amsterdam?
Following the end of its partnership with the State Hermitage in St Petersburg, the museum rebranded as H'ART Museum and formed new alliances with the British Museum, Centre Pompidou, and Smithsonian.
Is there a permanent collection?
The museum now focuses on rotating loan exhibitions from partner institutions rather than a fixed permanent collection of its own.
Which exhibition is on now?
The programme changes regularly — check hartmuseum.nl for the current British Museum, Pompidou, or Smithsonian exhibition before your visit.
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