free things in Amsterdam you want to see or do<\/h2>\n
In Amsterdam, there are plenty of things to do for free<\/strong>. Perfect for whatever reason you have not to spend money and to enjoy the city anyway! And trust us that Amsterdam is cool, even without spending anything. We made a list with the 17 X the nicest free things to do in Amsterdam<\/strong> so that you won\u2019t get bored when your budget is low. Completely free! Perfect for the visitors of our beautiful city but also for the locals. Get to know the city even better and check our list with our favourite free things to do in Amsterdam!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u2018t Zonnehuis<\/strong> in Noord occasionally organises free film evenings and afternoons. The dates and films are posted on their Instagram. At Pexpo<\/strong> in Amsterdam-Noord, you can walk in for free to view art. They also regularly organise free workshops to spark your creativity. The Beautiful Distress House<\/strong> focuses on making visible people with mental disorders, who are still too often excluded by society. The art at Beautiful Distress<\/strong> (Noord) aims to increase understanding and break taboos. On the last Sunday of the month, Carr\u00e9 organises the Morning Service<\/strong>, which is free to attend. Every month, musicians Xander Vrienten and Daniel von Piekartz invite a third artist, but it is always a surprise who you will encounter. The concert starts at 11.00 am, and no registration is required. \u00a9 KONINKLIJK THEATER CARR\u00c9<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are not in the mood for viewing art or standing in long queues, you can thoroughly enjoy the gardens of the Rijksmuseum<\/strong>. Right next to the museum, you can enjoy the lush greenery and perfectly trimmed hedges. On the border of Geuzeveld and Slotermeer, you will find Theatre van Deyssel<\/strong> \u2013 a tiny theatre run by and for the neighbourhood. Admission is free, but registration is a must. Each year,\u00a0Farmer Framed\u2019s platform<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0organises various exhibitions, cultural and educational programmes, and exhibitions in Amsterdam-Noord and -Oost, free for everyone to visit. The themes are inspiring, educational, and relevant, such as \u2018Art and Knowledge in Times of Crisis.\u2019 \u00a9 Farmer Framed, @farmerframed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n At Spui25<\/strong>, you can attend exciting lectures on various topics \u2013 from psychiatry to history and literature. Registration is a must. Want to discover Amsterdam\u2019s secret garden? You will find it between Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and Nieuwendijk. The location is impressive, but what is also done with it? A new artist curates the garden every few months, making multiple visits a year worthwhile. Enter the garden via Sint Nicolaasstraat 19.<\/p>\n Melkweg is, of course, a cultural hotspot in Amsterdam, but did you know about the associated\u00a0MILK<\/strong>? Various artists exhibit here, with the central theme being \u2018identity\u2019. Did you know that there is a puppet show every Sunday in the heart of Amsterdam? From May to October, puppeteer Egon Adel performs two shows every Sunday on the Dam, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Contributions are voluntary.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Buiksloterkerk<\/strong> organises a free lunch concert monthly. On Sundays, the concerts start at 1:00 p.m. and\u00a0last about half an hour. Registration is a must. You will find a lush sculpture garden on the edge of the well-known\u00a0Vliegenbos<\/strong> in Amsterdam. It is free to visit with a free audio tour, which is handy when you spot a bird. \u00a9 Vliegenbos Amsterdam, @vliegenbosamsterdam<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Speelboscaf\u00e9<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Every Wednesday is playtime in the Noorderpark! Every Wednesday is a party for the little ones between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm because the Speelbos<\/strong> is open for kids. Think of clambering and swinging through the forest while parents enjoy a snack or drink in the caf\u00e9 (which is for a fee but not mandatory). Get to know Amsterdam-Noord in an entirely new way and see this particular part of the city through the eyes of an artist. Liesje van den Berk organises a free drawing walk every month, and it is precisely what the name says: drawing your way through Noord. The walk starts at Boekhandel van Noord (Buikslotermeerplein), where all materials are provided. Registration is a must. The Museum voor Onbedoelde Kunst<\/strong> (MOK) has been collecting objects and installations from the public world that were never meant to be art but suddenly seem like it when placed in a museum. Pakhuis de Zwijger<\/strong> organises hundreds of free events each year \u2013 from lectures to groundbreaking panel discussions. Almost every day, you can go for an evening out. Free reservations can be made online. At Move Amsterdam (the building where Wils and Wils Bakery Caf\u00e9 are also located), you can visit a free exhibition about Porsches<\/strong> \u2013 the dream of many car enthusiasts. Experience the Oosterpark<\/strong> in a new way. Try the Soundwalk, an initiative by Echoes. All you need is a phone and earphones and the Echoes app. It provides a route of about forty minutes, and when you stand under the different trees, they come to life through sound. Oosterpark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n On the second Tuesday of the month, Studio\/K<\/strong> organises a free evening to train your laughing muscles. During Comedy\/Kaf\u00e9<\/strong>, Studio\/K<\/strong> offers the stage to inexperienced comedians \u2013 and it often turns out surprisingly well. If you dare, you can also get on stage yourself. At Verbroederij<\/strong> in Amsterdam-Noord, they regularly organise free events, such as meditation and exercise classes. There is De Bewegerij<\/strong> (free outdoor exercise) and a meditation class by Tessa. No registration or experience is required. Every Saturday, there is a party at Tolhuistuin, where you can pick up a free map at the Leeshuis<\/strong> between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The map contains clues for a treasure hunt leading you through the enormous maze Stout Konijn<\/strong> has dug under the Tolhuistuin building. In short, it is fun for young and old. In Amsterdam-West, you will find the Slatuinen van West<\/strong> \u2013 a relatively unknown part of Amsterdam. Here, you will feel like you are outside the city for a moment, in about 4000 square metres of greenery. Feel like stretching your legs with a nice stroll through the city? We\u2019ve mapped out several enjoyable routes for you, taking you along Amsterdam classics and perhaps uncovering new spots. On a dry day, enjoy a visit to the playground with the kids. In Amsterdam, there are plenty of fun playgrounds to explore that are free to visit. Discover our list of the 4 X coolest playgrounds in Amsterdam-Centrum and the Jordaan >>\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Did you know that there are as many as 18 children\u2019s city farms in Amsterdam? Fun to visit with the kids. Some animal farms have special feeding times when the little ones can feed the animals. For example, at the Goat Farm in the Amsterdamse Bos<\/em>, you can get bottles of milk to give to the goats.<\/p>\n This court is hidden behind a door at the busy Spui in the centre of Amsterdam<\/a>. Once you enter, it feels like you are in a completely different world. The courtyard is so peaceful and beautiful! While you\u2019re standing there, you wouldn\u2019t think this place is so old, but it\u2019s actually been there since the fourteenth century<\/strong>!\u00a0Religious women used to live in this courtyard. Now it\u2019s a perfect spot to escape from the busy city centre.<\/p>\n On sunny days, you can make the most of the sun on the rooftop terrace of NEMO. Accessible for free via the 120 steps on the rooftop. So, pack your sunscreen and enjoy the sun and the view on the NEMO rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n {temporarily closed} Amsterdam has a lot of museums and yes, a few of them are for free! Close to the Begijnhof you can find the Schuttersgalerij<\/strong> which is part of the Amsterdam Museum<\/a>. Impressive portraits of the Dutch nobility can be seen here.\u00a0Are you curious about the treasures of Amsterdam? The Stadsarchief van Amsterdam<\/a> gives free access to the treasure room! So, no need to buy expensive tickets if it\u2019s for free! |Tip:<\/strong> With a museum card, you get access to over 500 museums throughout the Netherlands. A great \u2018investment\u2019 to then be able to go to museums \u2018for free\u2019 for a whole year.<\/p>\n Another great trip is to take the ferry to Amsterdam North<\/a>. During this trip on the water, it\u2019s so nice to see the view across the IJ and to get some fresh air! Take the ferry to the NDSM wharf<\/strong> to see\u00a0street art<\/strong> on the industrial walls of the warehouses. \u00a0Afterwards shop\u00a0at one of the cool addresses like Blom & Blom<\/a> and Neef Louis<\/a>, or have a drink and a bite\u00a0at Pllek<\/a>, Cafe de Ceuve<\/a>l.<\/p>\n Maybe not so trendy, but Amsterdam has beautiful churches that are definitely worth a visit! A lot of churches are used for exhibitions, like the Old- and New Church. Do you want to visit a church that still performs services? The Noorderkerk<\/strong> and the Westerkerk<\/strong>\u00a0in the Jordaan<\/a> are accessible.<\/p>\n Nothing more enjoyable than strolling through the market! In addition to the many(food) markets<\/a> held in Amsterdam, there are a few classics that locals love to visit. Curious about which markets you can explore? Check out our lists of the best weekend markets<\/em><\/a>, flea markets<\/em><\/a>, and organic markets in Amsterdam<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Every year there are plenty of free festivals and\u00a0events<\/strong> in Amsterdam. These festivals are, for example, the Amsterdam Light Festival, Kingsday, Gay Pride, Uitmarkt, Open Monumentendag, Grachtenfestival, and the Vondelpark concerts.<\/p>\n In Amsterdam, you can find the most miniature house in the world. It\u2019s only 1 meter, and you can find it on Singel 7<\/strong> in the centre of Amsterdam<\/a>. And it\u2019s not the complete house, but the fa\u00e7ade that\u2019s so small. But still. You can also find the smallest house of Europe in our city. A 2 by 6 meter place on the Oude Hoogstraat 22, <\/strong>now open as a\u00a0tea and ceramics boutique shop. Nice to see, nice to visit, and all for free!<\/p>\n Are you also a fan of street art? It\u2019s always exciting to spot new, extraordinary artworks, and there\u2019s plenty to see in Amsterdam. We\u2019ve mapped out the most incredible\u00a0street art routes<\/a> for you, from North to South, in the \u00a0Jordaan<\/a>,\u00a0Spuistraat<\/a>,\u00a0Wijdesteeg<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0city centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n In addition to the many pieces of street art in Amsterdam, you can also spot the artworks of StreetArt Franky. The artist is known for his humorous street art, each telling its own story. Every week, new artworks can be discovered in the most unexpected places throughout the city.<\/p>\n What obviously can\u2019t miss on this list\u00a0are the\u00a0great parks<\/strong> in Amsterdam. During the summer, having a picnic or barbecue in the park or going for a walk or run is ideal. The parks are the ideal place for the locals to get some fresh air. A thing that makes me very happy is the green parrots<\/strong> at Vondelpark! One day they escaped from the zoo and made\u00a0the Vondelpark their new home. Other great parks are the Westerpark, Amstelpark, Oosterpark, and Sarphatipark.<\/p>\n The best way to explore the city is by bike or by foot. After living here for several years, I still spot new cool places while riding my bike or by taking side roads while waking. There is so much to discover in the small streets of the Jordaan, for example! Take a walk through the Jordaan<\/a> and visit all the hidden courtyards. Cycle through one of the parks in Amsterdam or walk past the beautiful canals.<\/p>\n During the summer, open-air movie nights are organized at various locations throughout the city. Are you curious about where you can enjoy a film? Keep an eye on the open-air cinemas<\/em><\/a> in the summer. You don\u2019t need to bring anything except a chair for most movie nights!<\/p>\n The same is true for the open-air theatre in the Vondelpark. From May to September, the theatre is open, and that means you can attend music concerts, theatre performances, readings, and even cabaret performances for free.<\/p>\n There are so many free things to do<\/strong>\u00a0in Amsterdam<\/strong>. Try them all!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Follow @yourlbb on Instagram<\/h4>\n
40 Free Things to Do in Amsterdam, Because Not Everything Has to Cost Money<\/h2>\n
Free Cinema at \u2018t Zonnehuis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Zonneplein 30, Amsterdam \u2013 Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFree Art Viewing and Making at Pexpo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Van der Pekstraat 47, Amsterdam \u2013 pexpo.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nBeautiful Distress<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 41a, Amsterdam \u2013 beautifuldistress.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nThe Morning Service<\/strong> at Carr\u00e9<\/h3>\n
Amstel 115-125, Amsterdam \u2013 carre.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n![\"best](\"https:\/\/www.yourlittleblackbook.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beste-theaters-amsterdam-Carre.jpg\")
<\/p>\nRijksmuseum Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Museumpromenade 1, Amsterdam<\/em><\/p>\nTheatre van Deyssel<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lodewijk van Deysselstraat 91, Amsterdam \u2013 frascatitheater.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFarmer Framed<\/strong><\/h3>\n
framerframed.nl<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n![\"gratis](\"https:\/\/www.yourlittleblackbook.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gratis-dingen-te-doen-amsterdam-farmerframed.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSpui25<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Spui 21, Amsterdam \u2013 spui25.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nSecret Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Free Art Exhibitions at MILK<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Marnixstraat 409, Amsterdam \u2013 melkweg.nl\/en\/milk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nPuppet Show on the Dam<\/h3>\n
Lunch Concert Buiksloterkerk<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Buiksloterkerkpad 10, Amsterdam \u2013 buiksloterkerk.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nAudio Tour Vliegenbos Amsterdam<\/strong><\/h3>\n
vliegenbosamsterdam.nl<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n![\"gratis](\"https:\/\/www.yourlittleblackbook.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gratis-dingen-te-doen-amsterdam-vliegenbos-amsterdam.jpg\")
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Noorderpark, Amsterdam \u2013 noorderpark.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nTekenwandeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Buikslotermeerplein 70, Amsterdam \u2013 liesjeberk.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nMuseum voor onbedoelde kunst<\/h3>\n
t.t. neveritaweg 61 strand, Amsterdam \u2013 hetmok.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nPakhuis de Zwijger<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam \u2013 dezwijger.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nPorsche Exhibition<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Stadionplein 28, Amsterdam \u2013 move.amsterdam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nSoundwalk Oosterpark<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Echoes app<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n![\"oosterpark](\"https:\/\/www.yourlittleblackbook.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/oosterpark-wandeling-amsterdam.jpg\")
<\/p>\nFree Comedy\/Kaf\u00e9 at Studio\/K<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Timorplein 62, Amsterdam \u2013 studio-k.nu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFree Meditation and Exercise at Verbroederij<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Johan van Hasseltweg 21, Amsterdam \u2013 deverbroederij.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nDwaalspoor \u2013 Stout Konijn<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tolhuisweg 3, Amsterdam \u2013 stoutkonijn.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nSlatuinen van West<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Slatuinen 45, Amsterdam \u2013 natuurtuinslatuinen.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCity Walking Routes<\/h3>\n
\u25ba Route though Amsterdam Jordaan \/ Westerpark<\/a><\/em>
\u25ba Route though<\/a> Amsterdam-North<\/a><\/em>
\u25ba Route though<\/a> Amsterdam-East \/ Centrum East<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFUN PLAYGROUNDS IN AMSTERDAM<\/h3>\n
Animal\/ petting FARMS<\/h3>\n
Het Begijnhof<\/h3>\n
NEMO ROOFTOP TERRACE<\/h3>\n
More fun things to do in Amsterdam that are free<\/h2>\n
Musea<\/h3>\n
Take the Ferry<\/h3>\n
Churches<\/h3>\n
Markets<\/h3>\n
More free things to do in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n
Amsterdam festivals<\/h3>\n
The smallest house<\/h3>\n
Street art<\/h3>\n
Spotting artworks by StreetArt Franky<\/h3>\n
More fun things to do in Amsterdam that are free to do<\/h2>\n
Parks<\/h3>\n
Walking and cylcing<\/h3>\n
Movie nights<\/h3>\n
Vondelpark open-air theater<\/h3>\n