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.
Sexmuseum Amsterdam at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Sexmuseum Amsterdam#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 74 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 55 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 71 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 50 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° | 72 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 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° | 64 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 87 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 93 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 99 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 |
