Sexmuseum Amsterdam

Museum Museum exploring human sexuality through exhibits

A small museum in Amsterdam’s Red Light District documenting erotic art, historical objects and sexual culture. Visitors come for explicit exhibits, historical context and curiosity while touring central Amsterdam.

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Sexmuseum Amsterdam
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How to Get to Sexmuseum Amsterdam #

The Sexmuseum Amsterdam is in central Amsterdam within a few minutes’ walk of Amsterdam Centraal station - from the station exit onto Damrak it’s roughly a 3-7 minute walk. The site is also reachable by the many trams and buses that stop at or near Centraal; driving and parking in the immediate area are limited.

Tips for Visiting Sexmuseum Amsterdam #

  • Visit early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid peak tourist crowds on Damrak and to see the exhibits with fewer people; the museum is small, so allocate 30-45 minutes.
  • Buy tickets or check opening hours in advance and expect adult-oriented displays and a compact layout-many visitors combine this stop with nearby central Amsterdam sights rather than making it a long visit.

Best Time to Visit Sexmuseum Amsterdam #

Go on a weekday morning or during the winter off-season to avoid the larger crowds typical of weekends and summer months.

Weekday mornings (best)
Year-round · n/a (indoor)
Weekday mornings are the least crowded-late afternoons and weekends are busiest due to tourist and local foot traffic.
Off-peak season
November-February · n/a (indoor)
Winter months outside holiday periods tend to be quieter, making it easier to move through exhibits without crowds.
Peak times to avoid
May-September, school holidays · n/a (indoor)
Summer and school holidays draw the largest crowds; expect lines at entry and busier exhibits.

Weather & Climate near Sexmuseum Amsterdam #

Climate

Sexmuseum Amsterdam'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 (874 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 (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 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 (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 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 (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

50 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 (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.3 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 (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

71 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 (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.9 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 (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

87 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 (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

93 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 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

99 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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