Huis de Pinto is a cultural centre and library in a 17th-century house on Sint Antoniesbreestraat, near Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. Built in 1605, it was the home of Yitzhak de Pinto, a Dutch Jewish philosopher, economist and businessman of Portuguese origin. Stop in to see the painted ceilings, read in the public reading room or browse a small exhibition when one is on. The building also hosts small concerts and book presentations, so check its programme if you would like to attend an event.
A house linked to Yitzhak de Pinto
Huis de Pinto was built in 1605 and became the home of Yitzhak de Pinto, a Dutch Jew of Portuguese origin. He was a philosopher, researcher, economist, politician and businessman, and invested in the Dutch East India Company.
Today the building is a community centre with offices and a library. Its location on Sint Antoniesbreestraat puts it near Nieuwmarkt, in a lively part of Amsterdam’s city centre.
Reading room and cultural events
The public reading room is open to visitors, and the house has a book exchange. A small exhibition may also be on display. Information cards near the Quiet Room provide further background in several languages.
Huis de Pinto is also used for small concerts and book presentations. Check the programme before your visit if you want to plan around an event.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is entry to Huis de Pinto free?
The house has been described as free to enter. Tickets may be needed for events, and advance booking is recommended.
What can you see inside Huis de Pinto?
Visitors can access two rooms on the first floor, including a reading room with painted ceilings. Information cards near the Quiet Room provide context in several languages.
Where is Huis de Pinto?
It is at Sint Antoniesbreestraat 69, near Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam.
Does Huis de Pinto host events?
Yes. The venue holds small concerts and book presentations; check its programme for details.
