- On September 1, 2026
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The museum you might still know as the Hermitage Amsterdam is now the H’ART Museum — same grand building on the Amstel, a new identity, and some of the best rotating exhibitions in the city. If you’re wondering what happened to the Hermitage, whether it’s still worth a visit, and what’s on now, here’s the straight answer.
Written from a local Amsterdam perspective · Last updated September 2026 · Exhibitions, prices and opening hours change regularly, so confirm the current details on the official site before you go.
What happened to the Hermitage Amsterdam?
The short version: it changed its name, not its address. For years this was the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Dutch outpost of the famous State Hermitage in St Petersburg. In March 2022 the museum cut its ties with the Russian state museum in response to the invasion of Ukraine, and on 1 September 2023 it relaunched under a new name, the H’ART Museum.
Rather than lean on a single partner, H’ART now works with a rotating cast of world-class institutions — it has announced collaborations with the British Museum, the Smithsonian and the Centre Pompidou — to bring in major temporary exhibitions. In practice that means the museum reinvents itself every few months, so what you see depends entirely on when you visit.
What can you see at the H’ART Museum?
H’ART is built around big, temporary blockbuster exhibitions rather than a fixed permanent collection, drawing on loans from its international partners. Past shows have ranged from Roman history to major names in modern art, and there’s usually one headline exhibition running at a time. Because the programme turns over, the single most important thing to do before booking is check what’s currently on and whether it appeals to you.
There’s a bonus that many visitors miss: one ticket to the building also covers the Amsterdam Museum, which is housed here while its own premises are renovated, and the Museum of the Mind (Outsider Art). So a single visit can fold in the headline exhibition plus a deep dive into the history of Amsterdam — good value if you like your museums layered.
The building: the Amstelhof on the river
Half the appeal is the setting. H’ART occupies the Amstelhof, a vast, calm classical building from 1681 right on the bank of the Amstel river, which spent centuries as a home for the elderly before becoming a museum. It’s one of the most handsome interiors in the city, with a quiet courtyard garden and a Grand Café that’s a pleasant stop in its own right — even the walk up to it along the river is part of the experience.
Is the H’ART Museum worth it?
It depends almost entirely on the current exhibition. When H’ART has a strong headline show on, it’s one of the best cultural afternoons in Amsterdam — world-class loans in a beautiful building, minus the crush of the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum. When the programme is between big shows, it’s a quieter proposition. My advice is simple: look at what’s on before you buy, and if the exhibition speaks to you, it’s very much worth it. The bundled Amsterdam Museum and the building itself sweeten the deal either way.
Tickets and prices
Entry is by timed ticket and it’s worth booking online in advance, especially for a popular exhibition on a weekend. Adult tickets typically sit in the low-to-mid twenties in euros, with reduced or free entry for children and under-18s; prices vary by exhibition, so check the live figure when you book. If you’re visiting several museums, note that the I amsterdam City Card includes H’ART, which can make it effectively free within the card.
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How to get to the H’ART Museum
The museum is at Amstel 51, on the river between Waterlooplein and the Amstel, an easy walk from the centre. The nearest metro and tram stop is Waterlooplein, a few minutes away, and it’s a short stroll from Rembrandtplein and the flower market. Our map of Amsterdam shows how it sits relative to the main sights.
Combine your visit
H’ART sits in a rich corner of the city for art and history. The Rembrandt House Museum is a five-minute walk away — the two make a natural half-day, and combined tickets sometimes pair them. For the full Dutch Golden Age story, round things off at the Rijksmuseum, or see where H’ART fits among the best things to do in Amsterdam.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is the Hermitage Amsterdam still open?
Yes — it’s still open in the same building on the Amstel, but it’s now called the H’ART Museum. It changed its name on 1 September 2023 after cutting ties with the State Hermitage in St Petersburg in 2022.
Why did the Hermitage Amsterdam change its name?
In March 2022 the museum ended its partnership with Russia’s State Hermitage in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Without that affiliation it could no longer use the Hermitage name, so it relaunched as the H’ART Museum in September 2023.
What can you see at the H’ART Museum now?
H’ART runs major rotating exhibitions in partnership with institutions like the British Museum, the Smithsonian and the Centre Pompidou, so the headline show changes every few months. One ticket also includes the Amsterdam Museum and the Museum of the Mind. Always check what’s currently on before booking.
Is the H’ART Museum worth visiting?
When a strong exhibition is on, yes — it’s world-class art in a beautiful 17th-century building, with smaller crowds than the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum. Between big shows it’s quieter, so check the current programme before you go.
Is the H’ART Museum included in the I amsterdam City Card?
Yes, H’ART is included with the I amsterdam City Card, so if you already have the card your entry is effectively covered. Check our City Card guide to see whether the card is worth it for your trip.
Where is the H’ART Museum?
It’s at Amstel 51, on the bank of the Amstel river in central Amsterdam, a few minutes’ walk from the Waterlooplein metro and tram stop and close to Rembrandtplein.
How long do you need at the H’ART Museum?
Around one to two hours is typical for the main exhibition; allow longer if you also explore the included Amsterdam Museum and the building’s garden and café.