Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen

Museum Historic Amsterdam canal house museum with period interiors

In Amsterdam, Museum Geelvinck‑Hinlopen occupies a historic canal house with period interiors, rotating exhibitions and occasional chamber concerts; visitors come for Dutch domestic history and guided tours.

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Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen
Herengracht 518, 1017 CE Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.3647, 4.8946
Wed-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm

How to Get to Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen #

The Geelvinck‑Hinlopen House is in Amsterdam’s canal belt. From Amsterdam Centraal station it’s an easy walk of about 15-20 minutes (around 1-1.5 km) along the canals; from Schiphol Airport take an intercity train to Centraal and walk onward. By car use the A10 ring road and approach the city centre via the S100; parking in the canal district is limited so public transit or walking is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen #

  • Check the museum's website for current opening hours and private‑event closures before you go - the house museum operates limited hours and can close for bookings.
  • Join one of the scheduled guided house tours to see original period rooms and learn provenance details; self‑guided visitors often miss small household displays and conservation notes explained by guides.
  • Ask at reception about access to the small garden and canal‑side views - these are easy to overlook but give important context to the canal‑house layout and sightlines.

Best Time to Visit Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen #

For Museum Geelvinck‑Hinlopen, go on a weekday in the off‑peak months (autumn-winter) to avoid crowds and enjoy a calmer visit.

High season / Tourist peak
Apr-Sep · N/A (indoor)
Busiest periods with more visitors - expect higher crowd levels, especially on weekends and during summer holidays.
Off‑peak weekdays
Oct-Mar · N/A (indoor)
Quieter, cooler months and weekday mornings offer the most relaxed experience and shorter waits to enter.

Weather & Climate near Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen #

Climate

Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (866 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

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.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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