Museum Vrolik displays a historical anatomy collection inside Amsterdam UMC's AMC site in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. It presents human and animal preparations and the history of their scientific collection. Adult admission is €11 (prices checked in October 2026), bought at the museum; advance reservation is not possible for individual visits. It opens on weekdays, with advertised holiday closures. The bodies and abnormalities shown can be distressing: read the museum's information before deciding whether this visit suits you.
Highlights
The AMC site
The museum occupies a large hospital complex; the photograph shows the host building, not the display cases. Use the faculty entrance to avoid looking for the collection in clinical areas.
Anatomical preparations
Specimens illustrate methods of studying the body. Read the explanations and keep their scientific purpose in mind; photography and filming require prior written permission.
Collection history
The name comes from Gerard and Willem Vrolik. The museum also examines the provenance of human remains and the colonial context of some collecting, essential perspectives for this visit.
Visitor information sheets
Dutch and English explanatory sheets help you explore the cases. For more depth, request guided-tour arrangements ahead rather than expecting an impromptu departure.
Practical info
Tips
- The advertised student rate is €7 (prices checked in October 2026), with proof of status. Museum and hospital are accessible to people with reduced mobility; see our Amsterdam accessibility guide too. Allow time for travel outside the centre and do not automatically make this a children's outing. Compare approaches to the human body at Body Worlds; the Johan Cruijff ArenA is another Zuidoost destination with separate booking. Inside the AMC, respect patients' peace and staff instructions.
How to get there
Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam; building section J0, room 130. Metro 54 towards Gein or train to Amsterdam Holendrecht, then walk to the faculty entrance.
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