Houseboat Museum

The owner of this converted freighter that dates back to 1914 knows a thing or two about houseboats as he lived onboard for 22 years before moving ashore with the rest of the landlubbers in Amsterdam. He now runs this museum which receives over 38,000 visitors each year who are curious to see how people can use a boat as a permanent residence. Start with an amusing slide show of houseboats on the canals during all seasons and the perils and maintenance involved in this unique way of life. View pictures and scale models and discover interesting facts about the waterways of the city such as the average depth on an Amsterdam canal (it’s 2.8m). A children’s corner is available where the little tykes can draw boats and you can also enjoy a cappuccino or a cup of tea in the living room.