As with many major locations all around the world, Amsterdam has a good share of museums to show its many visitors. Some, such as the Anne Frank house, are definitely more famous than others. But this does not mean that those which are lesser known than these famous counterparts are any less worthy of a visit.

One such example you may want to add to your list of things to see and do while you are in Amsterdam is the Museum Van Loon. This is another ordinary house of sorts, situated on the Keizersgracht. It belonged to the family of the same name, Van Loon, back in the 19th century, and as such it provides a fascinating insight into life as it was lived (by some at least) many years ago.

So what can you expect from this house when you step inside? Well it is certainly a fascinating experience because it is a house that will teach you a lot about the family that once lived there. It is still owned by them and indeed they may occasionally be seen in the building, even though no one actually lives there any more. Not all of the areas are open for you to wander through, but those that are will definitely give you a wonderful insight into the Van Loon’s life in Amsterdam all those years ago.

This is a canal house and its interior has changed little since the years when the Van Loon family actually lived there. This untouched interior is one of the reasons why the museum is a must see, because it is quite unique and very evocative. It reveals a time when life was very different, and you can also see the gardens that are nothing if not formal.

This is not a large museum, but it is definitely a living museum. You can see how people lived in these very surroundings, rather than seeing a recreation of a house that was once there. For an authentic 19th century look at life in this little part of Amsterdam, you shouldn’t miss it.