A 17TH CENTURY CANAL HOUSE
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Art Zoo Museum offers private group visits and unique event hosting. Discover our venue rental offers below.
LOOKING FOR A VENUE?
An ode to the animal kingdom and nature
Welcome to Art Zoo Museum, located in a remarkable 17th-century canal house in the heart of Amsterdam. This monumental building is rich in history and full of character.
Following an extensive renovation in 2021, it now proudly serves as both a museum and event venue — home to four lecture halls, a studio, exhibition spaces, a museum shop, a historic garden, and a bar.
GROUP VISITS
Are you visiting with a group of more than 12 people, but prefer not to book a guided tour?
You can explore the museum at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour, and enjoy a drink at our museum bar.
For group bookings, please contact us at events@artzoo.com.
PRIVATE TOURS
Our educators guide you through the museum, sharing the stories behind the artworks – from the discoveries of explorers past and present to surprising details and creative processes. Interactive and tailored to your group, the tour is sure to ignite curiosity and leave you seeing the world a little differently.
Please contact us at events@artzoo.com to arrange a private tour for you and your party.
Language: Any possible, mostly English & Dutch
Duration: 1 hour
WHAT TO EXPECT
From private gatherings to large-scale events. In a nutshell:
✔ We work together with a selection of trusted catering partners.
✔ Art Zoo Museum is happy to think along about tailor-made events.
✔ From a workshop studio to a historic museum bar, Bar Vasari.
✔ Available for groups of 4 to 120 people.
✔ Spaces arranged in various setups – seated, standing or your own layout.
✔ 17th-century canal house and museum offer a one-of-a kind experience
✔ Not licensed for weddings.
✔ Boat dock in front of the museum.
ACCESSIBILITY WARNING
Due to the restrictions of our historic building, there are unfortunately some limitations:
The museum is not wheelchair accessible. At Art Zoo Museum, (short) stairs lead you to the main entrance and from one exhibition space to another.
The bar is also accessible only via a short flight of stairs. Therefore, for a pleasant visit, it is necessary to be able to manage (a few steps) up and down stairs.
EVENT GUIDELINES
As an operating museum, please keep the following in mind when planning your event:
Museum is open 7 days a week from 10:00 - 17:00.
Events are possible after closing hours, with possibility to discuss exclusive closing options.
Weddings are not possible.
ACTIVITIES
Would you prefer a planned special activity as an add-on to your museum visit? Click below.