Neighbourhood guide

Plantage

Zoo, botanical garden and Jewish Cultural Quarter

The Plantage is a quiet district east of the old centre with Artis zoo, the botanical garden and the museums of the Jewish Cultural Quarter.

Artis is one of the oldest zoos in the world, with two museums, Micropia and the Groote Museum. Micropia is an interactive science museum about microbes. The Hortus Botanicus is the botanical garden on Plantage Middenlaan.

The Jewish Cultural Quarter is open almost every day from 10:00 to 17:00. The Hollandsche Schouwburg is a former theatre and memorial with free entry, and the Dutch Resistance Museum tells the stories of people in the Second World War. The Hermitage Amsterdam shows changing exhibitions on the Amstel.

Getting there

Waterlooplein and Weesperplein have metro stations, and trams run along Plantage Middenlaan.

8 places

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Eastern Docklands NEMO, the maritime museum and the IJ waterfront 7 places · under 1 km away

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

Oost Oosterpark, Dappermarkt and a brewery by the harbour 12 places · 1.4 km away

Nieuwe Zijde Dam Square, Spui and the pedestrian shopping streets 21 places · 1.4 km away

The best of Plantage

Best for families Artis Zoo With Micropia.

Best memorial Hollandsche Schouwburg Free entry, open 10:00 to 17:00.

Best exhibition space Hermitage Amsterdam Changing exhibitions.

Things to do in Plantage

The brick front and doorway of the Hermitage Amsterdam building on the Amstel

Museum Hermitage Amsterdam A museum on the Amstel that shows changing exhibitions, with a cafe.

Museum Jewish Museum The Jewish Museum in the Jewish Cultural Quarter, a group of sites around Nieuwe Amstelstraat and Plantage Middenlaan.

Museum Dutch Resistance Museum A museum on Plantage Kerklaan that tells the true stories of people in the Second World War and the choices they faced.

The white pillared facade of the Hollandsche Schouwburg theatre in Amsterdam with its name sign

Museum · Free Hollandsche Schouwburg A former theatre that was used as a deportation centre in the Second World War and is now a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.

Museum Micropia An interactive science museum where the invisible world of microbes becomes visible. It belongs to the Artis zoo.

Pink flamingos among flowering plants and willows in the Artis zoo gardens in Amsterdam

Park Artis Zoo One of the oldest zoos in the world, with two museums, Micropia and the Groote Museum.

Park Hortus Botanicus A botanical garden on Plantage Middenlaan.

The Oosterkerk behind trees and houseboats on the canal in Amsterdam

Church · Free Oosterkerk 17th-century church monument managed by Stadsherstel, used as a venue for concerts, theatre and neighbourhood events.

What's on in Plantage

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

Heartfire: Vocal Freedom Weekend 2026 - Uria Tsur Concert
13 to 15 Nov · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Mp4all: nomadic musical archiving and shared listening sessions Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Dokzaal and Dokhuis gallery
Shared listening sessions around a nomadic musical archive at Plantage Dok.
14:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Plantage Dok · Mp4all - Nomadic musical archiving & shared listening sessions
Themarondleiding: Kruiden & specerijen Tours and walks
Sat 14 Nov · Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
A tour at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, listed on the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
Far and Familiar: photographic perspectives on a country in transformation | Ala Kheir and Ola Hassanain Exhibition
18 Nov to 3 Dec · Prince Claus Fund
An exhibition at Prince Claus Fund, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
How to make psychological assessments more objective Talks and readings
Wed 18 Nov · Roeterseilandcampus - building A
A talk at Roeterseilandcampus - building A, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
17:00 · Map · Source: University of Amsterdam
Dok Night: Symbiopsychotaxicinema presented by Jeffrey Babcock Film
Thu 19 Nov · Dokhuis
A Thursday Dok Night at Dokhuis in Plantage Dok with a presentation by Jeffrey Babcock.
18:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Plantage Dok · Dok Night - SYMBIOPSYCHOTAXICINEMA presented by Jeffrey Babcock
‘Vrij Denken’ Exhibition
On now, until 28 Mar 2027 · Luther Museum
An exhibition at Luther Museum, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Artist Talk: Ala Kheir in conversation with Hassan Kamil and Salih Basheer, and opening of the exhibition Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Prince Claus Fund
An exhibition at Prince Claus Fund, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Chez Matisse - Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou Exhibition
On now, until 14 Feb 2027 · H'ART Museum
An exhibition at H'ART Museum, listed on the H'ART Museum calendar.
Map · Source: H'ART Museum
SHOW - Time and Punishment & Level 2 Grad Comedy
Fri 20 Nov · CREA Muziekzaal
A comedy show at CREA Muziekzaal, listed on the easylaughs, shows calendar.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: easylaughs, shows

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Artist & Curator Tour: Annabelle Binnerts, Lennart Lahuis, Inge Weustink, Steven van Teeseling Exhibition
Sun 22 Nov · Luther Museum
An exhibition at Luther Museum, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Ensemble Corona: Caecilia ontsluierd Concert
Sun 22 Nov · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Dok Night: benefit dinner by Het Laatste Avondmaal Food
Thu 26 Nov · Dokhuis
A Thursday evening benefit dinner at Dokhuis in Plantage Dok.
18:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Plantage Dok · Dok Night - Benefit Dinner by Het Laatste Avondmaal
Environment Policies and the Far Right: Challenges for the Climate Agenda Talks and readings
Thu 26 Nov · Roeterseilandcampus - building L
A talk at Roeterseilandcampus - building L, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
16:00 · Map · Source: University of Amsterdam
Koffie in de Hortus: van koloniale waar naar fair trade Market
Thu 26 Nov · Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
A market at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, listed on the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
SHOW - Comedy Cocktails & Stand-up Grad Comedy
Fri 27 Nov · CREA Muziekzaal
A comedy show at CREA Muziekzaal, listed on the easylaughs, shows calendar.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: easylaughs, shows
Heartfire: Calling Us Home - Olivia Fern Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Orgelconcert in de Oosterkerk: Rorate Coeli Concert
Sun 29 Nov · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
16:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Rondleiding voor blinde en slechtziende bezoekers Talks and readings
Sun 29 Nov · Verzetsmuseum
A talk at Verzetsmuseum, listed on the Verzetsmuseum calendar.
11:00 to 12:30 · Map · Source: Verzetsmuseum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam in de Oosterkerk: Trio Aeritasto Concert
Tue 1 Dec · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Filmvertoning: Het Atelier Talks and readings
Tue 1 Dec · Verzetsmuseum
A talk at Verzetsmuseum, listed on the Verzetsmuseum calendar.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Verzetsmuseum
De Decembermoorden en het bloedbad van Moiwana Talks and readings
Thu 3 Dec · Verzetsmuseum
A talk at Verzetsmuseum, listed on the Verzetsmuseum calendar.
19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Verzetsmuseum
Dok Night: Cunt & Kunst Activities
Thu 3 Dec · Dokhuis
A Thursday Dok Night at Dokhuis in Plantage Dok.
18:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Plantage Dok · Dok Night - Cunt & Kunst
Koffie in de Hortus: wereldgeschiedenis in porselein Tours and walks
Thu 3 Dec · Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
A tour at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, listed on the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
SHOW - The Pods & Actor, Writer and Director Grad Show Comedy
Fri 4 Dec · CREA Muziekzaal
A comedy show at CREA Muziekzaal, listed on the easylaughs, shows calendar.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: easylaughs, shows
Dok Night: benefit dinner for Gaza Food
Thu 10 Dec · Dokhuis
A Thursday evening benefit dinner at Dokhuis in Plantage Dok.
18:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Plantage Dok · Dok Night - benefit dinner for Gaza
Rondleiding door Hella de Jonge Talks and readings
Fri 11 Dec · Verzetsmuseum
A talk at Verzetsmuseum, listed on the Verzetsmuseum calendar.
14:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Verzetsmuseum
SHOW - Straatje IJ: The Unplanned Musical & Improv Level 1 Grad Comedy
Fri 11 Dec · CREA Muziekzaal
A comedy show at CREA Muziekzaal, listed on the easylaughs, shows calendar.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: easylaughs, shows
Boeuf Majeur: Als het Stil is Hoor je Alles Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Kertconcert van muziekgezelschap Wittenburg Concert
Sun 13 Dec · Oosterkerk
A concert at Oosterkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam

All 30 local events in Plantage

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