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One of the oldest museums in Amsterdam, Our Lord in the Attic (known in Dutch as ‘Museum Amstelkring Ons Lieve Heer op Solder’), is a fairly substantial church, located in the attic of a 17th-Century house. One of my personal favourites when it comes to off the beaten path museums is Our Lord in the Attic. From a museum dedicated to tulips to a cultural hub that’s all about cats, there really is something for everyone when it comes to the Dutch capital. If there’s one thing I absolutely adore about Amsterdam, it’s the number of quirky and small museums on offer. Best rainy day activities in Amsterdam Head to a small museum The rainiest months in Amsterdam are between October and February. PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER Curious about Amsterdam’s weather? Check out our guide to knowing what to expect and the weird weather apps that locals use.Typically, there are around 200 days of rain in Amsterdam in a year, meaning that, if you’re not planning to visit the Dutch capital during the summer, it will probably rain at least once or twice during your visit. If a walk in nature is more appealing, make your way to Amsterdamse Bos or just visit a local park that will likely be deserted. It will probably be much quieter than usual which can be really nice. Grab those galoshes and an umbrella and head out to the streets of the city.

For some, a walk in the rain is a fun and romantic way to spend some time.

When you go outside again you might not even notice the raindrops.

What better way to chase the rainy day blues away than with a few tasty beers? Head to Arendsnest or In de Wildeman for a huge selection of craft beers that will keep you entertained for many hours.

Check out some of our favorite coffee places in Amsterdam.

Go for a coffee or tea with a friend and have a long chat while outside it is raining cats and dogs.

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You can even catch a movie at De Filmhallen. You can shop in stores and have some food at De Foodhallen or one of the local restaurants.

De Hallen in Amsterdam West is a terrific place to spend a rainy day.Or while away the hours with beer and bitterballen at one of Amsterdam’s coziest cafes. Get cozy at one of these cafes and restaurants with fireplaces, where you can stare into the flames until the raindrops stop falling.Head to one of our favorite cinemas to watch a movie. Of course catching a film is the perfect thing to do when the weather is frightful.If you’d like to have a bite to eat, check out our guide to dining around Museumplein. Definitely consider purchasing tickets in advance as on busy days you might be waiting in long lines in the rain.

They are just a few steps away from each other so you should be able to avoid getting drenched. Check out the Stedelijk, the Van Gogh, MOCO Museum and the Rijksmuseum. We love Amsterdam’s small museums but if you want to spend a rainy day indoors you can always museum hop at Museumplein.

A rainy day is the perfect time to soak up some culture while keeping dry.

You can also head up to the top of the A’DAM Toren for gray views over the city. Or pop over to THT for some food and drinks.

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You can even have lunch, dinner or just a slice of pie in the cafe with huge windows overlooking the water. Maybe check out the EYE Museum or catch a film in their theaters. Hop on the ferry (be sure to squeeze inside where it is dry) and head over to the North side.Here are some of our tips for enjoyable ways to spend those rare (haha) rainy days in Amsterdam. It’s raining! You probably don’t feel like sitting on a terrace or strolling around town or going on a open boat ride along the canals.

Rainy day things to do