KattenKabinet
Museum Small Amsterdam museum featuring cat-themed artworks
Housed in a 17th‑century canal house in Amsterdam, KattenKabinet displays paintings, prints and objects featuring cats; visitors drop in for its eccentric private‑museum collection and rotating exhibitions.
How to Get to KattenKabinet #
KattenKabinet is a short walk from the Rijksmuseum and other central museums in Amsterdam’s canal belt. From Amsterdam Centraal, take tram 2, 5 or 12 to the ‘Leidseplein’ area and walk, or use any canal-belt walking route to Herengracht 497.
Tips for Visiting KattenKabinet #
- Buy tickets online in advance for busy summer weekends; the museum limits numbers in its intimate rooms.
- Allow time to linger - the collection is small but curated with affectionate, humorous detail.
- Ask about temporary exhibitions and the resident cat-themed events; the museum periodically hosts cat adoption or charity drives.
Best Time to Visit KattenKabinet #
Open year-round; midweek visits are quieter. Spring and summer offer the best overall Amsterdam experience.
Weather & Climate near KattenKabinet #
KattenKabinet's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (864 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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