STRAAT Museum fills a former shipyard warehouse on NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord with large-scale street art and graffiti. Its collection includes more than 180 works by over 170 artists, with monumental murals and smaller works in the mezzanine gallery. Look out for the huge Anne Frank mural by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra on the building’s exterior, then explore the artworks inside from different angles. The industrial setting gives the pieces room to command attention, and guided tours add stories behind the art.
Street art inside a shipyard warehouse
STRAAT Museum is on NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord, inside a former shipbuilding warehouse. The industrial building gives the museum room for large-scale works that would be difficult to experience in a conventional gallery. The collection brings together more than 180 pieces by over 170 artists, including international names and emerging talent.
The art ranges from monumental murals to installations. Because the works are large, it is useful to step back and look at them from different positions as you move through the space. English and Dutch explanations accompany the art.
The exterior and mezzanine gallery
The museum’s façade is covered with murals. One prominent work is a 24-metre-high portrait of Anne Frank by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. It is a striking feature of the former shipyard building and can be seen outside the galleries.
The permanent collection is the main focus inside. Temporary exhibitions in the mezzanine gallery present smaller works by graffiti artists, including emerging artists. This gives the visit a different scale from the large pieces in the main exhibition space.
Getting there and planning your visit
STRAAT is at NDSM-Plein 1, across the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord. Free ferries run from Amsterdam Centraal Station and Pontsteiger, so the crossing is part of the journey to the former shipyard area.
Allow time to look closely at the works rather than moving quickly through the warehouse. The building can be cold in winter, so bring warm layers. Lockers are available for your belongings. Guided tours cover stories and context behind the works, including details that may be less apparent when you view the art on your own.
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Where is STRAAT Museum?
It is at NDSM-Plein 1 on NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord, across the River IJ.
How do you get to STRAAT Museum from Amsterdam Centraal?
A free ferry runs from behind Amsterdam Centraal Station to NDSM wharf.
What can you see at STRAAT Museum?
The collection includes more than 180 street art and graffiti works by over 170 artists, including large murals and installations. The exterior has a 24-metre-high Anne Frank mural by Eduardo Kobra.
Is there a guided tour?
Yes. Guided tours share stories and context behind the artworks.
