Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
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11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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Step into an intriguing world that remains hidden to many and discover the secrets of the Amsterdam Red Light District in in the world's only Museum of Prostitution. Take a look behind the scenes of the oldest profession in the world and experience what it feels like to take a seat behind one of the famous windows. Visit Red Light Secrets and experience how surprising and exciting a museum can be!
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Neighbourhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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- Nieuwmarkt • 4 min walk
- Centraal Station • 6 min walk
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- paul eBoston, United Kingdom22 contributionsYou simply must visitSuch an interesting eye opening thought provoking experience. A real opportunity to look at life from the other side of the glass. Excellent museum, shocked, amused, entertained, educated and informed all in one visit.Dear Paul, Thank you for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear that your experience with us was eye-opening and informative. We are glad that you had a great time and we hope to welcome you again for another visit. Have a wonderful day! kind regards, Red Light Secrets MuseumWritten 27 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 October 2023
- Brian G15 contributionsDefinitely worth the visit if your interested in more than just what's behind the red lighted windowsWalking around the red light district left us with a lot of questions about the history behind the red light district and those who work there. Here we found some answers. Taking a break from wandering and getting a little behind the scenes info made our stay much more worthwhile then just walking around gawking lime the masses.Dear Brian, Thank you so much for the 5 stars! It is lovely to know that you had a great time with us and thank you for recommending us to future visitors. We will be waiting to welcome you back to our beloved city very soon. Have a great day! Kind regards, Red Light Secrets MuseumWritten 18 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 December 2023
- Stephen P17 contributionsComplete change of perspective!We visited this attraction at night and found it incredibly interesting, educating and thought provoking. It really helped understand the culture of the city and the people behind the faces in the window. The audio guides were very good and staff were extremely helpful. It was very busy but this did not take away from the experience. Some complained at having to queue outside despite having pre-booked tickets, but this didn’t take long and we didn’t mind at all. Definitely add to your must visit list!Dear guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review- it's much appreciated! We are happy to read that the museum was informative as we are doing our best to make this place as interesting as possible. We hope to welcome you soon! kind regards, Red Light Secrets MuseumWritten 18 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 January 2024
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Shan D
New Zealand12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Really overpriced for what it is, the history that is shared in there is really minimal and I felt that it was more taking the piss out of workers and the profession than sharing there experiences. The case of Annie murder was barely a paragraph. The museum was also jam packed so you were unable to fully take in the displays and could not move at all. They should stagger entries to avoid this. Can find more info on Google. Completely disappointed.
Written 10 February 2020
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Sara_DZ17
Kastela, Croatia121 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The museum is simply to small.. You are seeing just few rooms and can listed audio.. basically you can see all in 10-15 minutes and there is nothing special to be seen. Not worth the money paid.. better take a walking tour during the day in the red district area...
Written 20 January 2020
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CarlovianLass
Dublin, Ireland28 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Very interesting museum with some really funny stories on the audio guide. It was lighthearted and fun, but also serious when it needed to be. We enjoyed it, the only thing that was missing was a bit more information on the history of the industry and the area.
Written 7 March 2020
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paul e
Boston, UK22 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Such an interesting eye opening thought provoking experience. A real opportunity to look at life from the other side of the glass. Excellent museum, shocked, amused, entertained, educated and informed all in one visit.
Written 10 October 2023
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Dear Paul,
Thank you for your 5-star review!
We are happy to hear that your experience with us was eye-opening and informative.
We are glad that you had a great time and we hope to welcome you again for another visit.
Have a wonderful day!
kind regards,
Red Light Secrets Museum
Written 27 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Himalaya Asuka Treks & Expedition P. Ltd
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal44 contributions
July 2018 • Friends
One of the surprising place in my life to visit. Interesting story and amazing world inside. A fascinating and great world of the red light representing sex and prostitution.
Written 13 March 2019
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essex,uk19 contributions
Feb 2018
It was an interesting insight to the world of prostitution which was good, however the rooms was far too cramped with all the other tourists.
Written 4 April 2018
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arun316
Mumbai, India36 contributions
Dec 2019
At 12.5 euro per person at this point of time, I feel that this is good value for money. The museum is insightful and can replace a tour guide who will tell you the same trivia. Here you have audio guides as you go into the actual rooms where prostitute advertise themselves and serve the clients.
You get insightful information in the history, the economics and even the tax system for these individuals that brace the oldest profession in the world. You can even go to the red light window and see the world outside, putting yourself in the position of these ladies. Factual information, naughty stuff, roleplay, confessions and interesting souvenirs blend together in this museum. The much talked about confession wall is worth a look. Don't miss this one!
You get insightful information in the history, the economics and even the tax system for these individuals that brace the oldest profession in the world. You can even go to the red light window and see the world outside, putting yourself in the position of these ladies. Factual information, naughty stuff, roleplay, confessions and interesting souvenirs blend together in this museum. The much talked about confession wall is worth a look. Don't miss this one!
Written 9 January 2020
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IAmJordanJ
Wrexham, UK107 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Cheap enough event to do and very interesting. A little quick but you can go around at your own pace.
Written 12 April 2019
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Ieva Mėgelaitytė
Loughton, UK36 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Took my boyfriend here on our last day, we both enjoyed it even though I had been before!
Woman at the front was very lovely, walk around didn’t take long either. Wasn’t too bothered by price of the ticket as it’s something you must do when visiting Amsterdam!
Woman at the front was very lovely, walk around didn’t take long either. Wasn’t too bothered by price of the ticket as it’s something you must do when visiting Amsterdam!
Written 20 August 2020
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Dear ieva_meg,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. And of course, thank you for your 5-star review.
We are so happy to read that you had a great time here with your boyfriend. We hope you had a beautiful time in Amsterdam. Be safe and be healthy and please visit us again.
Kind regards,
Museum of Prostitution – Red Light Secrets
Written 3 September 2020
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sophiadigiovanna
London, UK27 contributions
This was my favourite attraction in Amsterdam, it was so informative & eye opening to the reality of prostitution in Amsterdam. We experienced a power cut whilst walking through, the staff were super hospitable & issued us a ticket to re-visit later on when the power was back up. The best bit was the confessions wall at the end of the tour.
Written 13 August 2018
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Do they accept cash or card? And how much is the admission please
Written 3 January 2020
The take both and it’s around €14.50 per person but there are loads of like travel shops where you can get tickets for things at a discount rate
Written 3 January 2020
Is this included in the iamsterdam card?
Written 26 August 2019
Unfortunately, not a free entrance. But you will get a discount with the IAmsterdam card.
Written 29 October 2019
Bonsoir,
La visite peut se faire en Français?
Cordialement?
Written 27 November 2018
Bonjour, oui la visite se fait en français grâce à un audio guide. Bonne visite.
Written 28 November 2018
Dear Sonya,
You will get a discount on off-peak times (from 10.00 - 12.00 in the morning). So,
Entrance ticket (valid from 10:00-24:00) €10,50
Off peak ticket (valid from 10.00-12.00) €9,00
Hope this answers your question.
Written 11 June 2018
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