Neighbourhood guide

Eastern Docklands

NEMO, the maritime museum and the IJ waterfront

The Eastern Docklands lie on the IJ east of Centraal Station, with the NEMO Science Museum, the maritime museum and the concert halls on the waterfront.

NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands, with interactive exhibitions and workshops. Het Scheepvaartmuseum shows 500 years of Dutch maritime history.

The Bimhuis, a jazz club on Piet Heinkade, has celebrated jazz and improvised music for more than 50 years. The Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ stands next door. Hannekes Boom on the Dijksgracht is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 01:00.

Getting there

The waterfront is a walk east of Centraal Station.

7 places

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Plantage Zoo, botanical garden and Jewish Cultural Quarter 8 places · under 1 km away

Oude Zijde Oude Kerk, Rembrandt's house and the old harbour edge 22 places · under 1 km away

Nieuwe Zijde Dam Square, Spui and the pedestrian shopping streets 21 places · 1.5 km away

Canal Ring Anne Frank House, the nine streets and the canal houses 41 places · 1.9 km away

The best of Eastern Docklands

Best for kids NEMO Science Museum Interactive exhibitions.

Best jazz Bimhuis Jazz for more than 50 years.

Best drink Hannekes Boom Open until 01:00 Monday to Thursday.

Things to do in Eastern Docklands

The green copper hull shaped NEMO Science Museum rising from the waterfront in Amsterdam

Museum NEMO Science Museum The largest science centre in the Netherlands, on Oosterdok, with interactive exhibitions, experiments and workshops for all ages.

The Het Scheepvaartmuseum building seen across the water in Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands

Museum Het Scheepvaartmuseum The National Maritime Museum, which shows 500 years of Dutch maritime history in one of the world's best-known maritime collections.

Hannekes Boom waterside terrace on the Dijksgracht in Amsterdam seen from the bridge

Cafe · €€ Hannekes Boom A cafe-restaurant on the Dijksgracht in the Eastern Docklands, with seating inside and outside.

Nightlife Bimhuis A jazz club on Piet Heinkade that has celebrated jazz and improvised music for more than 50 years.

Nightlife Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ A concert hall on the IJ, next to the Bimhuis.

Cafe Bakers & Roasters Kadijksplein The Kadijksplein branch of Bakers & Roasters, a New Zealand-style brunch cafe.

Viewpoint · Free NEMO Science Museum Rooftop Rooftop plaza on top of the NEMO Science Museum, reached by the staircases on the east side, with views over the IJ and the city.

What's on in Eastern Docklands

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Klassiek | Bárbara Macedo (gitaar) en Kelly Johannes (gitaar) Classical and opera
Sat 14 Nov · EC-O
A classical concert at EC-O, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Jazz | Band Night Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Amsterdam Blue Dock
A concert at Amsterdam Blue Dock, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
New Voices IV, Unnoticed Talks and readings
Mon 16 Nov · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger · New Voices IV - Unnoticed
Een avond over hoop Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · IJzaal PDZ
A talk at IJzaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Hoe verandert een eetcultuur? Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Samen bouwen aan fijne gemengde wijken Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Working on it Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · Expo
A talk at Expo, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Forest of the City | Anouk Griffioen Exhibition
18 to 21 Nov · raam art space
An exhibition at raam art space, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Jazz | Vocal Night Concert
Wed 18 Nov · Amsterdam Blue Dock
A concert at Amsterdam Blue Dock, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Common Ground: Inez de Brauw, Bo Bosk, Yaima Carrazana, Abul Hisham, Clinton Kabena, Daniel Tetteh Nartey and Lotte Werkema Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 15 Jan 2027 · Vriend van Bavink Gallery
An exhibition at Vriend van Bavink Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art

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Filmscreening: De-domestication & i am not (your) human Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Klassiek | Music Theorist in Residence 2026 - Gary S. Karpinski Concert
Thu 19 Nov · Conservatorium van Amsterdam
A concert at Conservatorium van Amsterdam, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Academy Sessie, Hoe organiseren we ons tegen racisme? Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Workspace
A talk at Workspace, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger · Academy Sessie - Hoe organiseren we ons tegen racisme?
Intergenerationeel wortelen Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Klassiek | Het Orkest als Laboratorium o.l.v. Johannes Leertouwer Classical and opera
Fri 20 Nov · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A classical concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Music Theorist in Residence 2026 - Gary S. Karpinski Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Conservatorium van Amsterdam
A concert at Conservatorium van Amsterdam, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Wie voelt zich nog veilig? Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Klassiek | Voorspeelmiddag clavecimbel Classical and opera
Sun 22 Nov · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A classical concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 14:30 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Voorspeelavond cello Classical and opera
Mon 23 Nov · Sweelinckzaal
A classical concert at Sweelinckzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
The Exterminating Empire: Capitalism’s War on Life, From Palestine to the Burning Planet Talks and readings
Mon 23 Nov · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Het Grote Obesitas Debat Talks and readings
Tue 24 Nov · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Queer Poetry Night Talks and readings
Tue 24 Nov · Expo
A talk at Expo, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Terug naar de toekomst Talks and readings
Tue 24 Nov · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Jazz | Vocal Night Concert
Wed 25 Nov · Amsterdam Blue Dock
A concert at Amsterdam Blue Dock, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Rituals of Resistance: Bodies in Revolt Talks and readings
Thu 26 Nov · IJzaal PDZ
A talk at IJzaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Jong Talent | Junior Jazz Ensemble Night Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Amsterdam Blue Dock
A concert at Amsterdam Blue Dock, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Elene Gogodze (altviool) Classical and opera
Sat 28 Nov · EC-O
A classical concert at EC-O, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Festival Forbidden Music Regained 2026 Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Green Sunday x The Gang is Beautiful Market
Sun 29 Nov · Het Scheepvaartmuseum
A day at Het Scheepvaartmuseum with creativity, fashion and makers selling their own goods.
€8,50 · 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Het Scheepvaartmuseum
De kunst van het stoppen (met fossiel) Talks and readings
Mon 30 Nov · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Supermacht Europa Talks and readings
Mon 30 Nov · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Architects with Attitudes Talks and readings
Tue 1 Dec · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Klassiek | Voorspeelavond viool Classical and opera
Tue 1 Dec · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A classical concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 18:30 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Op batterijen naar Turkije Talks and readings
Tue 1 Dec · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Jazz | Vocal Night Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Amsterdam Blue Dock
A concert at Amsterdam Blue Dock, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Leven met straffeloosheid Talks and readings
Wed 2 Dec · IJzaal PDZ
A talk at IJzaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Brainwashed: sex-camera-power Talks and readings
Thu 3 Dec · Studio PDZ
A talk at Studio PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Pie Aerts Talks and readings
Thu 3 Dec · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Klassiek | Voorspeelavond piano Classical and opera
Fri 4 Dec · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A classical concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Concert Jong Talent Concert
Sat 5 Dec · Sweelinckzaal
A concert at Sweelinckzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
De geldstromen van de vee-industrie Talks and readings
Mon 7 Dec · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
De sleutel van Pete Talks and readings
Mon 7 Dec · IJzaal PDZ
A talk at IJzaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Jazz | CvA Big Band o.l.v. Ilja Reijngoud met Ella Zirina Concert
Tue 8 Dec · Amsterdam Blue Dock
A concert at Amsterdam Blue Dock, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Academy Sessie, Bystander Talks and readings
Wed 9 Dec · Expo
A talk at Expo, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger · Academy Sessie - Bystander
Klassiek | Voorspeelavond cello Classical and opera
Wed 9 Dec · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A classical concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
The City as a Toolkit Talks and readings
Wed 9 Dec · IJzaal PDZ
A talk at IJzaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Voor het te laat is: in gesprek over femicide Talks and readings
Wed 9 Dec · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Worlds Ablaze: Colonial Archives and Community Impact Talks and readings
Thu 10 Dec · Grote Zaal PDZ
A talk at Grote Zaal PDZ, listed on the Pakhuis de Zwijger calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Evening of Death Activities
Fri 11 Dec · Pakhuis de Zwijger
The third Evening of Death, an annual mini festival on mortality organised by the Humanistisch Verbond, with Museum Tot Zover as partner.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Museum Tot Zover · Avond van de dood
Jazz | 12 Hours of Jazz Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Conservatorium van Amsterdam
A concert at Conservatorium van Amsterdam, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Kerstconcert Jong Talent Classical and opera
Sat 12 Dec · Bernard Haitinkzaal
A classical concert at Bernard Haitinkzaal, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda
Klassiek | Wessel van der Ham (bass-bariton) en Lóránt Illyés (luit) Classical and opera
Sat 12 Dec · EC-O
A classical concert at EC-O, listed on the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, agenda

Show 16 events nearby, outside Eastern Docklands

Beats Kebab ★ Babi & Katayoun ♫ Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 21:30 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Arrival of Sinterklaas in Amsterdam Festival
Sun 15 Nov · Het Scheepvaartmuseum, then the Leidseplein, Centrum
Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat on Sunday 15 November 2026. The organiser prints the boat reaching De Omval at 10:15 and Het Scheepvaartmuseum at 11:30, then the procession to the Leidseplein. Times are guidelines.
Free · 10:15 · Map · Source: Sint in Amsterdam · Intocht van Sinterklaas
Samizdat: Stories from the Underground Theatre and shows
Tue 17 Nov · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Alaa Zouiten Trio ★ Flamenco meets Moorish-Andalusian music Dance
Thu 19 Nov · Mezrab, Oost
A concert at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Finitude | Elise van Staveren Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Gallery van Fanny Freytag, Amsterdam
An exhibition at Gallery van Fanny Freytag, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Exhibition View Over Drinks: Finitude | Elise van Staveren Exhibition
Fri 20 Nov · Gallery van Fanny Freytag, Amsterdam
An exhibition at Gallery van Fanny Freytag, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Curator Talk: Imara Limon, Thom Oosterhof, Nadeche Remst en Elise van Staveren | Wat betekent het om vandaag de dag te cureren? Talks and readings
Sat 21 Nov · Gallery van Fanny Freytag, Amsterdam
A talk at Gallery van Fanny Freytag, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Sunday Market Oostenburg Market
Sun 22 Nov · Oostenburgermiddenstraat
One-off winter edition of the Sunday Market on Oostenburg. The location page prints Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:00 to 17:00, free entry.
Free entry · 11:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Sunday Market
Pearls on a String Theatre and shows
Tue 24 Nov · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Vintage Voudou ★ Planet Ilunga Congo special + Listening in the dark session ♫ Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 21:30 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Mythos. Ancient tales from all around the world. Theatre and shows
Tue 1 Dec · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Banda Entopica ★ Traditional Street Band from Greece ★ Salón Sonoro ♫ Concert
Thu 3 Dec · Mezrab, Oost
A concert at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 21:00 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Persian language storytelling night Activities
Mon 7 Dec · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Off the Page Theatre and shows
Tue 8 Dec · Mezrab, Oost
A performance at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Cabaret Saalik presents Rābkah ★ Swana Sounds ★ Libyan food ★ Belly Dance ♫ Dance
Sat 12 Dec · Mezrab, Oost
A dance event at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Mezrab
Book Launch Rasha Hilwi Talks and readings
Sun 13 Dec · Mezrab, Oost
A talk at Mezrab, listed on the Mezrab calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: Mezrab

All 52 local events in Eastern Docklands

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