The Prostitution Information Center is a sex worker-led educational centre in Amsterdam’s Red Light District, at Enge Kerksteeg 3 near the Oude Kerk. Drop in for information about the history, laws and everyday realities of sex work in the city. Its Walk and Talks pair a conversation with a sex worker with time to ask questions; afterwards, you can use a map to explore the district independently. Books and other materials at the centre provide more ways to learn about the subject and its local context.
A sex worker-led information centre
The Prostitution Information Center provides information about sex work in Amsterdam and supports local sex workers. Founded by former sex worker Mariska Majoor, the organisation works to address stigma around the profession and share information with both local and international visitors.
The centre is at Enge Kerksteeg 3 in the Red Light District, close to the Oude Kerk. Books and printed materials cover the area and the work taking place there. You can also ask staff for information about sex work and the city.
Walk and Talks
The centre’s Walk and Talks give you a chance to speak with a sex worker and ask questions about the rules, regulations and lived realities of sex work in Amsterdam. After the conversation, you receive a map to explore the district on your own. These sessions are not guided tours through the area.
Book online if you want to secure a place. The centre is open to visitors from Wednesday to Saturday, and weekdays may suit you if you prefer a quieter visit.
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Where is the Prostitution Information Center?
It is at Enge Kerksteeg 3 in Amsterdam’s Red Light District, near the Oude Kerk.
Can you take a guided tour of the Red Light District?
The centre’s Walk and Talks are conversations with a sex worker, followed by independent exploration using a map. They are not guided tours of the district.
What can you learn at the centre?
The centre shares information about sex work in Amsterdam, including its history, regulations and real-life aspects. Books and printed materials are also available.
When is the centre open?
It is open Wednesday to Saturday, from 12 pm to 5 pm.
