How to Spend a Rainy Day in Amsterdam

Rain is part and parcel of daily life in the Dutch capital, but that’s no reason for your plans to be dampened. From museum visits to cultural experiences, here are your best bets for staying dry while making the most of your time in Amsterdam.

• Immerse yourself in Dutch heritage at Amsterdam’sRijksmuseumorVan Gogh Museum, using skip-the-line admission to escape the rain faster, or check out some of the city’s less-crowded, more-bohemian options, such as theHash, Marihuana, andHemp MuseumorFOAM Gallery.
• Keep kids entertained and out of the rain at theNEMO Science Museum. *This Is Hollanduses multisensory technology to fly you right over the Netherlands’ top attractions, without leaving the building—a great way to explore if it’s too wet to wander outside.
• Don’t miss out on seeing the city just because it’s raining—book ahop-on hop-off tourto discover Amsterdam from a dry seat on a closed-top, double-decker bus.
• Experience local culture by getting cozy in anAmsterdam coffee shop, taking a turn around the city’straditional pubs, or sampling plenty of tasters at the formerHeineken Brewery.
• Tuck into local cuisine with an authentic Amsterdam dinner atDe Hallen’s covered food marketor a personalized dining experience in thehome of a local.