Museum Het Schip

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Amsterdamse School museum over kunst, architectuur en huisvesting

Geschiedenis

Museum Het Schip is gevestigd in het meest expressionistische woonblok van architect Michel de Klerk in de Spaarndammerbuurt in Amsterdam West. Het complex vormt het hoogtepunt van de architectuur- en kunststroming de Amsterdamse School.

"Iconic 1919 social housing apartment building in the Amsterdam School/ brick expressionism style with a world-famous tower only lesser known than Eiffel, Pisa en Sagrada Familia towers. You can visit the historic Amsterdam School style post office and the museum apartment. The museum located in the building will show you the history of social housing in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam School style in all its glory and there are always interesting temporary exhibitions. You can also enjoy something do drink or eat at our lovely cafe with outside seating in the historic courtyard and there is the obligatory museum souvenir shop!"