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.
KattenKabinet at a Glance#
Address: Herengracht 497, 1017 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: https://www.kattenkabinet.nl
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays
Admission: Adults €8-€10 (approx.), concessions discounted
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 73 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 54 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 68 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 73 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 71 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 63 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 86 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 92 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 97 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
