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Hermitage Amsterdam
Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 530 8755 Timings: Mo -Su: 10:00 - 17:00 hour Closed on Wednesday 25 December 2013 Closed on Saturday 26 April 2014 Open on Wednesday 1 January 2014 from 11:00 - 17:00 hour. Average Price: US$ 16 per person www.hermitage.nlAbout
The Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Located on the banks of the Amstel River, the Hermitage Amsterdam is an exhibition space and cultural education centre with a focus on Russian history and culture.Collection Hermitage Amsterdam displays rotating selections of pieces from the Hermitage collection in Russia. These include paintings, graphic works, sculptures, applied art and archaeological discoveries. Hermitage Amsterdam has a special children's section and regularly holds workshops focused on fun and creativity.Dutch connection Tsar Peter had a special relationship with Amsterdam, having lived in the city for several years. He founded the very first public museum in Russia, and some of the exhibits at the original Hermitage were items he acquired in the Netherlands. Back then, the museum offered visitors a free shot of vodka to entice them inside.Netherlands-Russia YearIn 2013, the Hermitage Amsterdam will play a key role in the Amsterdam 2013 jubilee celebrations as part of the Netherlands-Russia theme year. The two countries have been major trading partners since the Golden Age, and Amsterdam's Canal Ring inspired Peter the Great to found the city of St Petersburg. From 9 March to 13 September 2013 you can learn much more about this rich relationship in the grand exhibition Peter the Great.
