The National Holocaust Museum sits in Amsterdam’s Plantage neighborhood, about 2km from Dam Square. If you are staying around the city center, it is about a 25-minute walk or 15-minute tram ride.
The National Holocaust Museum sits on Plantage Middenlaan in Amsterdam’s Plantage district, around 2 km east of Amsterdam Centraal. The tram is the easiest option, with tram 14 stopping at Artis/Holocaustmuseum almost outside. Metro 51, 53 or 54 to Waterlooplein is another practical choice, followed by a short walk.
Address: Plantage Middenlaan 27, 1018 DB Amsterdam, Netherlands // Find on Maps
Closest public transport stop: Artis/Holocaustmuseum, about 2 minutes from the entrance by tram 14.
| Mode of transport | Travel time | Est. cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
🚊 Tram 14 | 15 to 25 mins from Centraal | From €3.40 | Fastest public transport option with the least walking |
🚇 Metro 51, 53 or 54 | 15 to 25 mins from Centraal | From €3.40 | Visitors who prefer the metro and do not mind a 9-min walk |
🚌 Bus 42 | 20 to 30 mins from Centraal | From €3.40 | A straightforward alternative from the central bus station |
🚗 Car | 15 to 30 mins from central Amsterdam | €9 per hour at nearby municipal garages | Door-to-door travel when carrying luggage or mobility equipment |
🚶 Walking | 25 to 35 mins from Centraal | Free | Visitors who want to cross the eastern edge of central Amsterdam on foot |
🚲 Cycling | 7 to 15 mins from Centraal | From €0 with your own bike | Visitors comfortable cycling through central Amsterdam |
Tram 14 is the most convenient option from Amsterdam Centraal. Board tram 14 towards Flevopark and get off at Artis/Holocaustmuseum, then walk about 2 minutes to Plantage Middenlaan 27. The ride from Centraal takes around 10 minutes, with frequent daytime services.
These are the simplest directions to the Holocaust Museum if you are starting at Centraal and want the fewest walking changes.
If you are wondering how to get to the Holocaust Museum by metro, take metro 51, 53 or 54 from Centraal Station to Waterlooplein. From the station, walk for around 9 minutes, covering approximately 750m to reach the museum.
Bus 42 runs from Amsterdam Central Bus Station towards Cruquius-eiland and stops at Kadijksplein. From there, allow roughly 10 minutes on foot to the National Holocaust Museum. The complete journey takes around 20 to 25 minutes.
Route: Follow the S100 east from De Ruijterkade, continue along Piet Heinkade, turn onto Alexanderplein and continue via Jules Schelvisbrug and Plantage Middenlaan. The museum is on the right.
Parking: There is no dedicated museum parking listed by the Jewish Cultural Quarter. Nearby underground options include Markenhoven, ParkKing Waterlooplein and Stadhuis/Muziektheater.
Walking from Amsterdam Centraal takes around 25 to 35 minutes and covers roughly 1.9 km. The route heads east via De Ruijterkade and Oosterdok before continuing through Schippersgracht, Rapenburgerplein and Plantage Middenlaan.
For visitors who want directions to the Holocaust Museum without relying on public transport, walking is straightforward but slower than tram 14.
Cycling from Amsterdam Centraal takes around 7 to 15 minutes and covers approximately 2.1 km. The route follows the Oosterdok area before continuing through Schippersgracht, Kadijksplein, Entrepotdok and Plantage Middenlaan.
From Schiphol Airport, the simplest public transport connection is to Amsterdam Centraal, followed by tram 14 to Artis/Holocaustmuseum. An Amsterdam Travel Ticket covers travel between Schiphol and Amsterdam as well as GVB transport in the city, starting at €20 for one day in 2026.
The GVB day ticket costs €10 in 2026 and covers unlimited GVB bus, tram and metro travel for 24 hours. It can be worthwhile if you plan several journeys around Amsterdam on the same day.
The I amsterdam City Card also includes GVB public transport with its Total Experience option, while the National Holocaust Museum offers free entry to City Card holders.
The Jewish Cultural Quarter can also be reached by the Cultuur Ferry, a hop-on hop-off museum boat operating from April to October, Thursday to Sunday. It runs between 9:30am and 5:30pm, with regular adult tickets costing €23.50.
Tram 14 is the easiest option from Amsterdam Centraal. It runs directly to Artis/Holocaustmuseum, leaving only about a 2-minute walk to the entrance. Metro 51, 53 or 54 requires a longer walk from Waterlooplein.
Waterlooplein is the closest practical metro station. Take metro 51, 53 or 54, then walk approximately 750m, or around 9 minutes, to Plantage Middenlaan 27.
Take metro 51, 53 or 54 to Waterlooplein. From there, follow signs towards the Plantage district and walk for roughly 9 minutes to the museum. Tram 14 is a better choice if you want less walking.
Yes, several underground garages are nearby, but parking is expensive. Markenhoven and Stadhuis/Muziektheater charge around €9 per hour in 2026, while Garage Waterlooplein has different current rates.
Get off at Artis/Holocaustmuseum. It is the closest tram stop and sits on tram 14’s Centraal Station to Flevopark route, leaving roughly a 2-minute walk to the museum entrance.
Yes, walking is easy if you have around 30 minutes. The route is approximately 1.9 km and mostly flat, passing through the Oosterdok and Plantage areas before reaching Plantage Middenlaan.
The museum itself provides accessible facilities, including a lift and wheelchairs that can be borrowed by visitors. Amsterdam metro stations are lift accessible, while tram accessibility varies by vehicle and stop.
Walking is free, while public transport starts at €3.40 for a GVB one-hour ticket. If you are making several GVB journeys that day, the €10 day ticket can offer better value.
Take tram 14 towards Flevopark and get off at Artis/Holocaustmuseum. The tram ride takes about 10 minutes, followed by a roughly 2-minute walk to Plantage Middenlaan 27.
