Museum
Our Lord in the Attic Museum
Hidden in the heart of the city centre of Amsterdam is a small wonder: Our Lord in the Attic Museum. Visitors will be going on a journey in a unique well-preserved canal house from the 17th century. Narrow corridors and stairs lead to historically decorated living quarters, kitchens and bedsteads, ending in what is literally the highlight of the museum: a complete church in the attic.
De zolderkerk is gebouwd in opdracht van de welgestelde katholieke koopman Jan Hartman en is in 1663 in gebruik genomen.
In de tijd dat Hartman met zijn gezin in het grachtenhuis woont, is in Amsterdam een protestants stadsbestuur aan de macht. Het is verboden om het katholieke geloof in het openbaar uit te oefenen. De voormalige katholieke kerken en kloosters zijn in beslag genomen en worden gebruikt voor de protestantse eredienst. Katholieken moeten op zoek naar alternatieven en vieren hun mis in verscholen huiskerken. Dit wordt gedoogd door het stadsbestuur! In de Republiek der Nederlanden geldt namelijk het principe van vrijheid van geweten. Achter de voordeur mag iedereen denken en geloven wat men wil. Dat schept een voor die tijd uitzonderlijk klimaat van tolerantie, waarin verschillende religieuze bevolkingsgroepen in de stad kunnen samenleven.
We advise our visitors to make an online booking before their visit so that they are assured of a ticket. It is also possible to buy a ticket directly in our museum. Besides regular tickets we have several discount options available, including Museumkaart (Dutch Museum Card).
View the current opening hours and see which holidays the museum is closed. This way you will not be faced with unnecessary surprises.
The museum is located in the heart of the old city centre of Amsterdam, hidden in a 17th century canal house. This could be the reason why it is maybe not so easy to find the museum. Here you will find our address, how to get there and other practical tips.
A visit to the 17th century canal house and the church in the attic involves climbing a lot of narrow stairs.
This makes the property not equally accessible for everyone.
Visitors to our carefully preserved and restored historical monument are requested to consider certain basic rules. Please note the terms and conditions before starting your visit.
The museum has a permanent collection, which is always on display, but in addition to this collection there are also temporary presentations or small exhibitions. Check the calendar for current programming, and for Attic Masses.
There’s always something to do for families and children in Our Lord in the Attic Museum. Take a walk with Ladybird Kapoentje up the stairs and along the rooms. Or do the Feast!–audio tour !
Groups are very welcome in Our Lord in the Attic Museum. Your group can visit the museum using our free individual audio tours. You can also apply for a guided tour, led by a museum guide.
Our Lord in the Attic Museum manages to remain open to the subsidies and funds, donations, contributions of our Friends and ticket sales from our visitors.
The attic church of Our Lord in the Attic Museum is the most romantic place for your wedding in the city centre of Amsterdam.
We also have various areas suitable for receptions, lectures and meetings.
A historical house at an amazing location in the oldest part of Amsterdam with a unique story about living, working and practicing religion in the 17th century.