Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
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Description
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder ( "Our Lord in the Attic") is a preserved 17th century "clandestine church" or house church built within the top three floors of a canal house in the city center of Amsterdam. These venues were created after the Dutch Reformation by religious minorities for worship and were tolerated on condition that it remained discreet and did not take place within public spaces. It became a museum in 1888 and consists of several rooms, a chapel, a confessional, and even a kitchen.
Access & Transport
Address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38, 1012 GD Amsterdam It is possible to get there walking from many other sights in the city centre. The closest stations are Centraal Station (metro, train and tram lines), Nieuwmarkt (51, 53, 54) and Dam (1, 2, 5, 13, 17, 4, 9, 16, 24). Steep and narrow stairs are the only way to access the church floors so this may be a challenge to most visitors with reduced mobility.
Instructions & Recommendations
If you are in the mood for churches, De Oude Kerk and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas are both close by.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Entrance fees help preserve this historic building, part of the city's architectural and cultural heritage
Conclusion
The Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder museum is a little under the radar in a city filled with cultural venues but it doesn't just have a fancy name; it is truly original and shines a light on the issue of religious freedom and tolerance, or lack thereof, and the ingenuity of religious minorities to continue worshiping. The venue is quite small, so it is pretty easy to slot in a visit as you happen to be in the area. Strongly recommended if you are curious about the religious history and culture of Amsterdam.
Key positive
Super interesting and original
Centrally located
Key negative
A little expensive and may be challenging to access for some
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. Not accessible for visitors with mobility issues
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 19m
est. visit time:1h
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday13:00 - 18:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:5
Max.child age:17
Price for family€42