Historic site
Willet-Holthuysen Museum
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Tips from locals
Marten
October 23, 2018
Welcome to Herengracht 605. This double-fronted town house was built in 1687, towards the end of Amsterdam's Golden Age. It was occupied by various families. You had to be very wealthy to live in a house like this, on one of the city’s smartest canals. This was certainly true of Abraham Willet and his rich wife Sandrina Louisa Geertruyda Holthuysen, who lived here from 1861 to 1895. Their lives feature strongly throughout the museum.
Welcome to Herengracht 605. This double-fronted town house was built in 1687, towards the end of Amsterdam's Golden Age. It was occupied by various families. You had to be very wealthy to live in a house like this, on one of the city’s smartest canals. This was certainly true of Abraham Willet and h…
Darryl
April 14, 2016
Original 17th Century Dutch Canal House!
Ron
July 23, 2013
An unique experience to visit this museum. An original canal house in 16-17th style with a amazing, beautiful garden.
David
June 11, 2018
stories about the last inhabitants of the canal house at the Herengracht 605, Abraham Willet
Lidia
April 14, 2016
Experience a wealthy family living in our golden century.
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605 Herengracht
Amsterdam, NH