Immerse Yourself In The Future Of Art At Amsterdam's First New Media Museum

For decades, Amsterdam has attracted tourists in troves. The Netherlands is beloved for boasting some of Europe's most stunning canals, and the country's capital city remains a magnet for art and culture lovers from all over the globe, featuring a bustling creative community and world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk. Whether you're spending an afternoon in the Van Gogh Museum, strolling around the bustling streets of Amsterdam-Noord, or embarking on one of the many experiences you can only have in Amsterdam, one thing's for certain: there's definitely no shortage of inspiration here. It's vivacious.

Amongst the city's most cutting-edge attractions lies the Nxt Museum, Amsterdam's first new media museum. Sitting at the intersection of technology and art, the museum boasts incredibly immersive large-scale installations created to provide a multi-sensory experience. From massive light sculptures and projections to audiovisual instruments, the museum's ever-evolving exhibitions give viewers a glimpse into the possibilities of creative innovation and the ways in which art continues to transform in the digital age. If you're looking to immerse yourself in the futuristic art, you need to add this destination to your itinerary.

Nxt Museum is all about the future. It opened in 2020 with the mission to forge new frontiers and empower groundbreaking innovations in the art world. As you wander through the renovated TV studio, you'll find contemporary installations that dream of tomorrow's digital landscape. Inside, you'll find mesmerizing visual music installations and exhibits that explore the intersection of humans, nature, and artificial intelligence with stunning large-scale installations. Nxt Museum will take you on a one-of-a-kind journey by blending innovative technology and tools with the existential question, "What's next?"

While there's no parking at the museum and limited spaces nearby, it's recommended to take public transit, bike, or walk (just remember to avoid making this common Amsterdam mistake and pack comfortable shoes). If you go in the warmer months, a nice option is to take the ferry to Buiksloterweg and walk over. Otherwise, you can take a metro to the Noorderpark station. Ticket prices vary depending on the availability, with discounts for students and children. 

Some people remark that the museum is rather small and can be seen pretty quickly, so try exploring the area once you're done. Just a quick 15-minute walk away, you'll find This is Holland, a 5D flight simulator that takes you over all the main sights in the Netherlands, and Eye Filmmuseum, an exhibit dedicated to film and moving images with some seriously stunning views. You could also take a snack and sit by the water if you need a bit of a breather. In Amsterdam, the world is your oyster.