STRAAT Amsterdam: Museum for Street Art and Graffiti Art

The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam is considered one of the most important museums for street art and graffiti worldwide.

Inside a former industrial warehouse at the NDSM Wharf in the northern part of the city, you can discover monumental artworks by internationally renowned artists.

In this travelguide you will find all essential information about tickets, prices, how to get there, recommended visiting time, tips for families, and a comparison with the Moco Museum.

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What is the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam?

The STRAAT Museum opened in 2020 and is dedicated exclusively to large-scale street art and graffiti. Unlike traditional galleries, STRAAT presents monumental works created specifically for the 8,000 m² hall of the former NDSM shipyard.

Currently, more than 160 works by over 150 international artists are on display. The collection continues to grow, and many artworks rotate regularly.

Special feature:
The industrial atmosphere of the former shipyard hall creates a deliberate contrast to Amsterdam’s historic city center.

What can you see at the STRAAT Museum?

The exhibition focuses on:

  • Large-scale murals
  • Contemporary graffiti art
  • Political and socially critical works
  • International artists such as Shepard Fairey, Eduardo Kobra, Nychos, and Faith47

With a bit of luck, you may even see artists working live on new pieces.

Recommended visiting time:
Plan approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for your visit. If you include a café break or take time to study the artworks in detail, you may wish to allow up to 2.5 hours.

Some of the 180 exhibits

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Street art artists in the collection of the STRAAT:

A squid called Sebastian, Adele Renault, Ador, Alaniz, Alex Face, Alex Senna, Alice Pasquini, Anatoly Akue, Apitatán, Astro

Bartkore, Base23, Ben Slow, Beyond, Bier en Brood, Bijdevleet, Bims, Binho Ribeiro, Bisco Smith, Bonzai, Bounce, Brigada Ramona Parra, Bruno Smoky, Buff Monster

Caratoes, Carl KENZ, Carlos Ramirez, Chor Boogie, Chris Dyer, Cix, Clandestinos – Bruno Smoky / Shalak Attack, Cornbread, Cranio, Cripta Djan, Czee13

Daan Rietbergen, Dagoe, Dale Grimshaw, Dan Kitchener, David Shillinglaw, David Walker, DavidL, Davor, Daze, DERM, Dilk, Dodici, DOES, Dotsy, Dourone, Dvate

Eddie Colla, Eduardo Kobra, Ekundayo, Elmar Karla, Entes, EOIN, Erin Yoshi, Ever

FAKE, Farid Rueda, Fin DAC

Galo, Gary Stranger, George Rose, Gleo, Guido de Boer, Guido van Helten, Guitar y Banjo

Helen Proctor, HERA of Herakut, Hugo Kaagman, Hush, Hyland a.k.a. The Lost Object

Icy & Sot, Inkie, INO

Jad El Khoury, JanIsDeMan, Jeffrey Cheung, Jelmer Noordeman, Jenny Sharaf, Jim Vision, Joram Roukes, Joren Joshua, Judith de Leeuw

Karski & Beyond, Kayla Mahaffey, KEO, Kevin Ledo, Klaas Lageweg, Kool Koor, Kram

Lean Frizzera, Li-Hill, Luca Ledda, L’Outsider

Malakkai, Mando Marie, Mark Gmehling, Mateus Bailon, Michel Alders, Mike 171 x SJK 171, Millo, Milu Correch, Monkey Bird – Louis / Edouard, Morcky, Mr. June

Nafir, Nasca Uno, Nase, Nicky Nahafahik a.k.a. NINA, Nils Westergard, Nomad Clan, Nuno Viegas

Oscar, Osch, Ottograph, OX-Alien, Oz Montania

Paola Delfin, Pez, Phibs, Pieter Ceizer, Pso Man, Rafael Sliks

Remi Rough, Ross Evk, Royyal Dog

Said Dokins, Saïd Kinos, Sebastian Masuda, SellFable, Seyb, Shaun Burner, Sidney Waerts, Sipros, Skount, Snik, Sobekcis, Sokar Uno, Steve Locatelli, Street Art Frankey, Studio Giftig, Studio ZEPA, SWOK

Tankpetrol, Taquen, Tellas, Thomas Powell, Tony van Amsterdam, Treze, TWOONE, Tymon de Laat

United Painting, Uno Nueve

Vegan Flava, Vesod, Vyal One

Wandal, Wasted Rita, Wayne Horse, Welin, Welin x Balstrøm, WERC, WESR

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YorkOne

Zenk One, Zmogk, Zurik, Zësar

Museum building: The STRAAT in the former NDSM shipyard

The museum building of the Street Art Museum Amsterdam is also unique. The exhibition is located in an 8,000 m² former factory hall of the NDSM shipyard in the north of Amsterdam.

The atmosphere of the abandoned industrial hall is a great setting for the artworks.

The STRAAT in the former NSDM shipyard – a great contrast to the historic city center of Amsterdam.

Admission, ticket prices, avoiding queues

Current admission prices for the STRAAT Museum (2026)

Adults: €21.50
with Iamsterdam card (sightseeing pass): free admission
Students (with ID): €13.50
Teenagers (13–18 years): €11.50
Children under 13: free admission

Only tickets with date of visit available – Limited number of tickets – Online tickets for your desired date of visit

  • To manage visitor numbers, tickets are sold with a fixed date.
  • If the allocation for a specific day is sold out, no additional tickets are available for that day.

We therefore recommend to buy an online ticket early.
This is possible, for example, with free cancellation (up to 24h before the date) 👉via this website.

Practical tips for visiting the museum:
Local transport, opening hours 2026…

Opening hours of STRAAT 2026:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Monday 12 am – 5 pm

Getting here by public transport:
Between the STRAAT Museum and downtown Amsterdam is the IJ estuary. The easiest way to get there is to take the free ferry. Boats depart from the centrally located Amsterdam Centraal station. The travel time is about 15 minutes.

➡️ More information in this travel guide: Amsterdam local transport – tickets for local transport in Amsterdam.

From the city center, you can quickly get to the STRAAT Museum by taking the free ferry.

Can I visit the STRAAT Museum with children?

We had tried this experiment during our last visit to Amsterdam….
We can highly recommend visiting the museum with children for the following reasons:

1 Admission for children up to and including 12 years old is free. This shows that the STRAAT Museum is very family-friendly. Tip: You still need a free ticket for children.

2 There is a free, well-done museum quiz for children. If all questions are solved correctly, the little ones get a gift. This way, children can discover the museum in a playful way.

3 The large works of art and the atmosphere of the old shipyard hall are also impressive for children.

4 After the museum visit, you can discover the exciting surroundings of the STRAAT. On the former shipyard area there are large squares and little traffic. Here children can let off steam. After all, this is only possible to a limited extent in downtown Amsterdam.

5The 15-minute ride on the free ferry is interesting not only for children…

Visitors with wheelchairs / accessibility

You can visit the exhibition on the first floor in a wheelchair. The rough concrete floor of the former shipyard is not completely flat.

You can get to the café in the gallery by elevator.

You can visit the STRAAT Museum in a wheelchair.

Museum café

There is a café in the museum where visitors can relax. The STRAAT café is located in the gallery on the 2nd and 3rd floor and offers a nice view of the exhibition.

Besides cold and hot drinks, sandwiches and some hot dishes are served.

In the museum café you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view over the exhibition.

The area around the STRAAT Museum – there is plenty to discover here

Creative centre and start-ups as neighbours

The STRAAT Museum only occupies part of the former shipyard buildings. Its neighbours are creative businesses, start-ups, artists’ workshops, restaurants and cafés. A striking contrast to the historic city centre.

Art and culture

The NDSM shipyard has been transformed from an industrial shipyard to a centre for art and culture. You will find impressive street art created by international artists all over the site. The shipyard is also home to numerous studios and galleries where you can discover contemporary art.

Gastronomy

The NDSM shipyard offers a wide range of gastronomic options. Café Noorderlicht, housed in a glass greenhouse, is known for its relaxed atmosphere and offers a beautiful view of the water. The Pllek restaurant, housed in converted shipping containers, serves sustainable dishes and has its own city beach, which is particularly popular in summer.

Accommodation

For an extraordinary stay, the Faralda Crane Hotel, a converted harbour crane with luxurious suites and a breathtaking view over Amsterdam, is an ideal choice.

👉Link: More information about the Faralda Crane Hotel (pictures, reviews, prices 2026)

The whole district is full of creativity. You can spend the night in this crane.

Events and markets

Festivals, concerts and other cultural events take place regularly on the site. A highlight is the monthly IJ-Hallen flea market, which is considered one of the largest in Europe and offers a variety of vintage items and curiosities.

Offices of start-ups and artist workshops in the neighboring halls of the STRAAT – an exciting environment to walk around (Image: ©travelguide.amsterdam)

In the neighboring halls, artworks are also exhibited – for the most part, admission is free (Image: ©travelguide.amsterdam)

Moco Museum or STRAAT – Which is Better?

The Moco Museum is one of the best-known museums for modern and contemporary art in Amsterdam. It features works by artists such as Banksy, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring and is located in a historic townhouse near Museumplein in the city center.

A comparison with the STRAAT Museum is worthwhile, as both museums focus on modern, urban art — but with different emphases:

  • STRAAT concentrates on monumental street art in an industrial setting.
  • Moco combines pop art, contemporary art, and highly staged exhibitions in a central location.

The Moco Museum is one of the best-known museums for modern and contemporary art in Amsterdam. It features works by artists such as Banksy, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring and is located in a historic townhouse near Museumplein in the city center.

STRAAT Museum

Moco Museum

Focus on large-scale street art

Focus on Banksy, pop art, modern art

Industrial hall at NDSM

Historic townhouse near Museumplein (city center)

Less touristy

Very highly frequented

More underground atmosphere

More Instagram-friendly motifs

Conclusion

STRAAT is particularly suitable for street art enthusiasts and visitors seeking an alternative atmosphere. The Moco Museum, on the other hand, is centrally located and presents internationally known pop art icons.

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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2026

STRAAT Museum Amsterdam is one of the world’s most important museums for street art and graffiti art.
In our guide you will find information, pictures about the STRAAT Museum:
Artists, exhibits, but also practical information for visitors and tips on how to avoid the queues at the museum box office.

Between the STRAAT Museum and the center of Amsterdam is the inlet IJ. The easiest way to get there is to take the free ferry. The ferry departs from the centrally located Central Station Amsterdam Centraal. The journey takes about 15 minutes.

More information and tips about the STRAAT Museum can be found in our free online travel guide.

We had tried this experiment during our last visit to Amsterdam…. We can highly recommend visiting the museum with children for the following reasons:

  1. Admission for children up to and including 12 years old is free. This shows that the STRAAT Museum is very family-friendly. Tip: You still need a free ticket for children.
  2. There is a free, well-done museum quiz for children. If all questions are solved correctly, the little ones get a gift. In this way, the children can discover the museum in a playful way.
  3. The large works of art and the atmosphere of the old shipyard hall are also impressive for children.
  4. After the museum visit, you can discover the exciting surroundings of the STRAAT. On the former shipyard area there are large squares and little traffic. Here children can let off steam.
  5. The 15-minute ride on the free ferry is interesting not only for children…
More information and tips about the STRAAT Museum can be found in our free online travel guide.

The STRAAT Museum Amsterdam is one of the world’s most important museums for street art and graffiti art.
There are more than 160 artworks by over 150 artists on display.
The museum building of the Street Art Museum Amsterdam is also unique. The exhibition is located in an 8,000 m² former hall of the NDSM shipyard in the north of Amsterdam.

More information and tips about the STRAAT Museum can be found in our free online travel guide.

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