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Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography, Amsterdam
The Huis Marseille, a truly captivating structure in Amsterdam adorned with mesmerizing photography, offers a unique opportunity to experience art nested within artistry. Serving as the city's first museum exclusively dedicated to photography, it presents a diverse range of contemporary and historical photographic works.
Nestled along the picturesque Keizersgracht canal, this museum resides within an elegantly restored mid-17th-century canal house, originally commissioned by a prosperous French family. The building boasts an impeccably preserved facade that gracefully sets it apart from its surroundings. However, it wasn't until 1993 that the property was acquired by the De Pont Modern Art Foundation and subsequently transformed into a museum. It opened its doors to the public in 1999, becoming a platform not only for emerging, contemporary photographers but also for venerable figures in the realm of historical and renowned photography. Notably, Huis Marseille is renowned for its regularly changing temporary exhibitions, refreshed every three months.
The museum's layout encompasses six distinct galleries, inviting viewers to perceive the world through the lenses of photographers and their cameras. Today it not only houses a remarkable collection of captivating photography but also serves as a photographic library. Established in 2003, the museum has cultivated an extensive database of photographic resources that visitors can explore and access.
Nestled along the picturesque Keizersgracht canal, this museum resides within an elegantly restored mid-17th-century canal house, originally commissioned by a prosperous French family. The building boasts an impeccably preserved facade that gracefully sets it apart from its surroundings. However, it wasn't until 1993 that the property was acquired by the De Pont Modern Art Foundation and subsequently transformed into a museum. It opened its doors to the public in 1999, becoming a platform not only for emerging, contemporary photographers but also for venerable figures in the realm of historical and renowned photography. Notably, Huis Marseille is renowned for its regularly changing temporary exhibitions, refreshed every three months.
The museum's layout encompasses six distinct galleries, inviting viewers to perceive the world through the lenses of photographers and their cameras. Today it not only houses a remarkable collection of captivating photography but also serves as a photographic library. Established in 2003, the museum has cultivated an extensive database of photographic resources that visitors can explore and access.
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Sight Name: Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography
Sight Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Amsterdam)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Amsterdam)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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