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ADDRESS

NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam, Netherlands

RECOMMENDED DURATION

3 hours

VISITORS PER YEAR

200000

TICKETS

From $24.46

EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD

30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

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Did you know?

STRAAT Museum is housed in an 8,000 m² former shipyard warehouse, making it the world’s largest street art museum.

Over 130 artists from 32 countries have created works on-site, with many murals painted directly onto the museum’s walls.

The museum’s façade features a giant Anne Frank mural by Brazilian street art legend Eduardo Kobra, instantly recognizable from afar.

Why is the STRAAT Museum a must-visit attraction?

Located inside a vast former shipbuilding warehouse at NDSM Wharf, STRAAT Museum is one of Amsterdam’s most distinctive cultural attractions. Known as the world’s largest street art museum, it is entirely dedicated to street art and graffiti, celebrating an art form that has evolved from rebellious urban expression into a globally respected creative movement.

What sets STRAAT apart is the scale and authenticity of its artworks. Many pieces are created directly inside the museum by internationally renowned street artists, resulting in monumental murals, some reaching up to 15 × 7 meters. The museum also offers a rare opportunity to experience street art in a curated environment. While the art form typically exists outdoors and is often temporary, STRAAT preserves these large-scale works, showcasing the detail, stories, and social commentary behind each piece.

What to see at the STRAAT Museum?

Monumental street art murals

STRAAT is best known for its massive murals created directly inside the museum. These large-scale artworks showcase bold colors, experimental techniques, and powerful storytelling from internationally recognized street artists.

Works by global street artists

The museum features artworks by more than 170 artists from around the world, each bringing unique cultural influences and styles. From Europe to Asia, the collection highlights how street art has evolved into a global creative movement.

Graffiti and urban art styles

STRAAT explores the full spectrum of graffiti and urban art. The collection includes classic graffiti lettering and mixed-media works, offering insight into the styles that define contemporary street art and its evolution from underground culture.

Street art installations and experimental works

In addition to murals, the museum occasionally features installations and experimental works by urban artists. These pieces explore new materials, and creative approaches, showing how street art can extend beyond traditional painted walls.

Changing exhibitions and new artworks

STRAAT regularly collaborates with artists to introduce new works and projects. This evolving approach keeps the collection dynamic and reflects the constantly changing nature of street art, where new ideas continue to shape the movement.

Panoramic terrace views

The museum also includes a panoramic terrace with views over NDSM Wharf, one of Amsterdam’s most creative districts. The space overlooks the surrounding street art-filled neighborhood, connecting the museum experience with the broader urban culture that inspires it.

Highlights of the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam

STRAAT Museum mural on a brick building in Amsterdam with street art and graffiti.

Let Me Be Myself — Eduardo Kobra

A 240 m² portrait of Anne Frank painted with spray cans and lacquer paint, emphasizing identity, world peace, and mutual understanding.

Odeith's 3D mural of Medusa with snakes at STRAAT Museum Amsterdam.
Artist painting colorful sculpture at STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam.
Circular calligraphy mural by Said Dokins, titled Poiesis, 2017.
Young woman with deer and pencil, artwork by Herakut titled "Weak Becomes Hero" (2022).

Brief history of the STRAAT Museum

STRAAT Museum opened in October 2020 in the NDSM Wharf district of Amsterdam-Noord, a former shipyard area that has become a center for creative and cultural activity. The museum was founded by the team behind Street Art Today, an international platform focused on documenting and promoting street art and graffiti.

STRAAT was created to provide a large indoor space where street artists could produce monumental artworks while preserving the spirit of urban art culture. Today, the museum features more than 180 artworks by over 170 international artists, many of which were created directly inside the museum’s warehouse space.

Who founded the STRAAT Museum?

The STRAAT Museum was founded by Peter Ernst Coolen, the founder of the international street art platform Street Art Today. His goal was to create a museum dedicated to street art and graffiti where artists could produce large-scale works in a dedicated exhibition space.

Architecture of the STRAAT Museum

The museum is housed in a large industrial warehouse at NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam-Noord, a site formerly used by the Netherlands Dock and Shipbuilding Company (NDSM). The building is part of the historic shipyard complex that once served Amsterdam’s shipbuilding industry.

Today, the warehouse has been repurposed as a museum space while retaining its industrial character. The building’s large interior walls and open structure provide the scale needed to display monumental street art works created by international artists.

Frequently asked questions about the STRAAT Museum

The STRAAT Museum is located in the NDSM Wharf district of Amsterdam-Noord, a former shipyard area known for its creative studios, street art, and cultural spaces. The museum sits inside a large industrial warehouse along the IJ waterfront.