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Street art of a hooded figure on a rearing horse at Banksy Museum, Amsterdam.
























































Why choose one when you can enjoy two Amsterdam icons?

Upgrade your visit by pairing the Banksy Museum with a combo that lets you experience Amsterdam’s culture and beauty from two perspectives while saving money. Explore artworks inside the museum, then see the city from the water with a multilingual audio guide for an experience unlike any other.

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If you’re passionate about street art, the Banksy Museum in Amsterdam is the perfect place to dive into the bold, witty, and rebellious world of one of the most influential artists of our time. Featuring recreated murals, immersive installations, and thought-provoking pieces, this museum showcases the largest life-size collection of Banksy’s work, bringing his creativity and social commentary to life in a way that feels both raw and inspiring.

Why visit the Banksy Museum?

Artwork display at Banksy Museum Amsterdam featuring a mural of a man with a sack and a tent installation.
  • Extensive collection: Featuring over 160 pieces, the Banksy Museum is home to one of the largest life-size collections of Banksy’s work.
  • Provocative themes: The museum is more than a showcase of famous artworks. It highlights Banksy’s bold commentary on politics, consumerism and social issues through murals, sculptures, and stencils.
  • Authentic street atmosphere: What makes the Banksy Museum unique is how the artworks are arranged to mimic real urban settings, creating a raw and immersive street-art environment.
  • Thought-provoking experience: Banksy’s art encourages visitors to reflect on anonymity, art, and societal change, making the museum both inspiring and educational.
  • Accessible for all: Whether you're an art lover, a devoted street art fan, or a first-time visitor, the museum offers something engaging for all ages.

Things to know before you book your Banksy Museum tickets

  • Booking window: Grab your tickets online and at least 2-3 weeks in advance. Summer (June to August) and holiday slots are the busiest, often selling out weeks ahead, so booking early is the safest way to secure your preferred time.
  • Ticket types: Standard Banksy Museum tickets give you full access to all murals and interactive installations, making them ideal for anyone who wants to immerse themselves completely in Banksy’s world. Combo tickets take your experience even further by pairing the museum visit with a 1-hour canal cruise, complete with onboard commentary, so you can enjoy Amsterdam from a fresh new perspective.
  • Audio guides: Keep in mind that standard entry to the Banksy Museum does not include an audio guide. If you’d like one, you can rent it at the museum for a small additional fee. Combo tickets that include the canal cruise come with an audio guide, giving you stories and insights along the way.
  • Entrances and security: The Banksy Museum entrance is located on Museumplein, while combo tickets use both the museum entrance and the designated cruise piers. Keep in mind that every visitor goes through a quick security check, so factor that into your schedule.
  • Visit type: All Banksy Museum tickets are self-guided, giving you full freedom to move at your own pace.
  • Extra purchases: Headphones are not included with your ticket, but you can rent them for €1.50 if you don’t have your own. Bringing your own is always a convenient option.

Compare your ticket options

TicketInclusionsEntranceGuideWhy choose this
Banksy Museum Tickets

Full-size murals and immersive street art

Banksy Museum main entrance

No (available for rent on site)

This ticket gives you the most affordable way to experience Banksy’s full-size murals and explore the museum at your own pace.

Moco Museum Amsterdam Tickets

All Moco exhibitions and digital art rooms

Moco Museum entrance on Museumplein

Audio guide

Choose this option to see Banksy alongside major modern artists, with a free multilingual audio guide.

Combo: Banksy Museum + Cruise

Museum entry plus 1-hour cruise with commentary

Banksy Museum entrance and designated cruise piers

Onboard and app audio guide

This combo is perfect for seeing the Banksy Museum and enjoying Amsterdam’s canals in one experience while saving on a combined ticket.

Must‑see Banksy works

Child reaching for heart-shaped balloon, Banksy artwork, Amsterdam museum.

Girl with Balloon

  • When: c. 2002–2005
  • Location: Moco Museum / Banksy Museum-style exhibition

This is one of Banksy's most iconic artworks, featuring a young girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon. Beyond the visual play of color and storytelling, this image has become a symbol of hope, innocence, and resistance.

Protester mural holding flowers at Banksy Museum, Amsterdam.

Flower Thrower (“Love Is in the Air”)

  • When: c. 2003
  • Location: Banksy Museum Amsterdam

Here, Banksy portrays a masked protester throwing a bouquet of flowers instead of a weapon. While his exact intentions remain open to interpretation, the artwork is a bold, poetic statement about peace, activism, and turning aggression into beauty.

Banksy artwork of a chimpanzee with a sign reading "Laugh now, but one day we'll be in charge.

Laugh Now

  • When: 2002
  • Location: Moco Museum Amsterdam

Besides political activism, Banksy is known for his humour and cheeky style, which really shines in this piece. A line-up of apes wearing aprons carries the message, “Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge.” The work playfully critiques power structures, human nature, and the question of who is truly in control.

Banksy artworks displayed at Moco Museum, Amsterdam, featuring police figures with smiley faces.

Battle of Beanfield

  • When: 2009
  • Location: Moco Museum Amsterdam

Imagine a massive gathering or protest scene captured on canvas. That is Beanfield. Banksy's activist energy is in full swing in this piece as he vividly portrays the power of public gatherings. The painting urges reflection on conflict, unity, and grassroots resistance.

Person observing artwork closely in a Paris museum.

Corrupted Oil – Jerry

  • When: 2003
  • Location: Banksy Museum-style exhibition

Banksy is famous for combining stenciled graffiti with social and political commentary delivered with humor and wit. In this work, he scribbles Jerry Mouse over a traditional oil painting, merging high art with pop culture. It challenges ideas of “classic” art and who decides what counts.

Visitors discussing art in the Sully Wing of the Louvre Museum, featuring the Faith Ringgold Exhibition.

Heart Boy

  • When: c. 2009
  • Location: Moco Museum Garden

While Banksy’s activism is well known, he often uses children in his art to convey innocence, social issues, and political commentary. In this piece, a young boy paints a pink heart on a brick wall with complete focus. It’s a hopeful moment and a quiet act of rebellion, reminding viewers that love matters.

Visitors observing exhibits inside a museum.

Arrow Head

  • When: 2009
  • Location: Moco / Crude Oils-style exhibition (Amsterdam)

This work reinterprets a classic oil painting by placing a contemporary arrow aimed at its traditional portrait figure. It blends satire and surprise, making you rethink how art and meaning intersect in old‑master works.

Plan your visit to the Banksy Museum

Children peering behind curtain artwork at Banksy Museum, Amsterdam.

Banksy Museum hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm (last admission 6:15 pm)
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm (last admission 7:15 pm)
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm (last admission 6:15 pm)

Moco Museum hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Friday and Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
Street art of children with "We're all in the same boat" at Banksy Museum, Amsterdam.
  • Peak vs low season: 
    • Peak season: Summer (from June to August) is the busiest time, as it coincides with Amsterdam’s peak tourist season. 
    • Low season: Winter (from December to February) is quieter but the weather can be cold. 
    • Shoulder season: Spring and autumn from March to May and September to November are the best seasons to visit, with fewer crowds and pleasant weather.

  • Weekday vs weekend: Weekdays are calmer and more relaxed. Weekends see larger crowds and longer wait times at entry and security.

  • Best time of day: Arrive around opening at 10 am or after 4 pm on a weekday, for a quieter visit.

Address: Banksy Museum, Van Slingelandtplein 8, 1051 DD Amsterdam | Find on maps

Getting there

  • Metro: Take Line 50 to station Isolatorweg. From there, it’s a (approximately) 10 minute drive to the Banksy Museum. 
  • Bus: Bus lines 80, N80, 19, N82, and 247 all drop off at Museumplein. From there, it’s a (approximately) 20 minute drive to the Banksy Museum.
  • Tram: Line 13 stops at Bos and Lommerweg. From there, it’s a (approximately) 10 minute drive to the Banksy Museum.
  • Car / parking: If you are driving, there are some free parking spaces available at the museum. Make sure you contact staff on arrival to use these.
Restroom sign with symbols for men, women, and wheelchair accessibility.

Banksy Museum

  • Restrooms: Visitor restrooms are available near the main entrance and at several points throughout the exhibition areas. 
  • Gift shop: The museum features a dedicated gift shop located near the exit. It offers Banksy-inspired merchandise, art prints, accessories, books, and souvenirs. 

Moco Museum

  • Restrooms: Restrooms are available throughout the museum, including gender-neutral options that provide added comfort and accessibility for visitors.
  • Lockers: Lockers for storing bags and small personal items are available on a first come, first served basis. 
  • Gift shop: Moco has a vibrant gift shop that offers art prints, books, design objects, and creative merchandise connected to modern and contemporary artists.
Wheelchair in a museum setting highlighting accessibility features.
  • Both the Moco Museum and the Banksy Museum have limited wheelchair accessibility.
  • The Banksy Museum has two floors, and elevator access is limited to certain exhibition areas, while at the Moco Museum the upper floors can only be reached by stairs.
  • Guide dogs are not allowed inside for safety and precautionary purposes.
Visitors observing exhibits at a museum.

Amsterdam hosts two major Banksy exhibitions, each offering a distinct style of presentation while showcasing a wide range of the artist’s most iconic works.

  • The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

This large educational exhibition showcases over 200 carefully curated works by Banksy, including sculptures, immersive installations, and multimedia displays. Together, they offer a deep look into the evolution, themes, and impact of Banksy’s ground-breaking street art.

Focus: The exhibition highlights Banksy’s artistic development and presents many of his most iconic images in a museum style environment.

  • Moco Museum: Laugh Now

This is an unauthorized exhibition that showcases Banksy’s classic graffiti style and his well known social and political commentary. It includes many famous works displayed in a contemporary gallery setting alongside other modern art pieces.

Focus: The exhibition provides an accessible introduction to Banksy’s impact on modern art and global street culture.

Angel holding a skull artwork at Banksy Museum, Amsterdam.
  • You may take photos without flash, but tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.
  • Please avoid touching any artworks or installations.
  • You can enjoy food and drinks only at the outdoor café. They are not allowed inside the galleries.
  • Check the museum map when you arrive, as a typical visit takes between 45 and 90 minutes.
  • Keep your voice low to help maintain a pleasant environment for everyone.
  • Re-entry is not allowed and your ticket is valid for one entry during your chosen time slot.

Visitor tips

  • Arrive close to opening at 10 am or after 4 pm if you want a calmer visit. These times usually have fewer people and make it easier to explore installations without crowding.
  • Check the museum map as soon as you enter. The flow can feel slightly one way, so planning your route early will help you avoid unnecessary backtracking.
  • Popular immersive rooms fill up the fastest. Visit these first and then continue to the quieter corners of the museum for a more relaxed pace.
  • If you have booked a canal cruise and museum combo, avoid bringing heavy luggage. Large bags are not allowed on the cruise and storing them can be difficult.
  • Evenings on weekdays tend to be less crowded compared to weekends. A late afternoon visit is good if you want slower galleries and shorter wait times.
  • Take short pauses between rooms during peak season. Some corridors can feel tight and stepping aside helps you reset and enjoy the next section with more comfort.

Frequently asked questions about Banksy Museum tickets

Why should I book Banksy Museum tickets online?

Booking online guarantees your entry and secures a timed slot. It removes the need to wait in the on-site purchase line, which can get long during busy hours.

What do Banksy Museum tickets usually include?

Standard tickets include access to all open exhibition rooms and installations. Special temporary exhibits or themed events may require separate tickets.

What is the difference between a guided tour and an audio guide?

Guided tours are led by an expert who explains artworks in detail while moving through selected sections. Audio guides are self paced, more affordable, and available in multiple languages.

Can I re-enter the Banksy Museum with the same ticket?

No. Most tickets allow single entry only. Once you exit, you cannot re enter on the same ticket.

How long does it take to explore the Banksy Museum?

Most visitors spend between 45 and 90 minutes inside. Visitors who enjoy slower viewing or photography may take longer.

Is the Banksy Museum suitable for children and families?

Yes. The museum is family friendly and most rooms are easy to navigate with kids. Some installations can be visually intense, so guiding younger children helps them feel comfortable.