Amsterdam Sex Museum

It was another ho-hum morning when a thought drifted into my consciousness. Perhaps it was because I was bored. Or maybe it was because I hadn't had sex in a long time. Nevertheless, I felt determined - no - destined to visit Amsterdam's Sex Museum.

I checked the location, charged my camera battery, encouraged my friend to join and we cycled into town.

My friends, I have not laughed so hard in so long. Not to say I'm an immature guy, because I'm not. However, there are a few displays (robotic and engaging) that had me in stitches.

The museum cost three euros for admittance. It's one of the cheapest attractions in Amsterdam. It has multiple stories of rare paintings, carvings, pictures, films, mannequins (some move and squirt) and so much more. If you're not down for sexual craziness, then I don't see you making it past the first floor (but, then again, why are you reading a review for a sex museum?).

There's all sorts of rare artificats. It puzzled me that I was declined a proper history lesson in sexual activity. However, I definitely received one upon my visit.

The Sex Museum is almost 100m from Central Station. The website has a map anyways. Definitely check it out when you visit.

Well since others wrote about it, I thought I'd add my 2 cents. I didn't plan to go to the museum, stumbled across it while exploring the city. I thought I should visit at least one museum while in Amsterdam.

Cost 3 Euros to get in. It had about three or four floors. Each had statues, sex toys or what I assume were sex toys, pictures and even a movie room. Yeah I know what your thinking, free porn :). Well nothing was playing at the time and I didn't stick around to find out. So will never know..

They had old pages from the kama sutra and other old books, and weird historical stuff. I can't really say it was informative but it was unique. Something to do If you've already done everything else.

P.S and its a fun place to take pics :D

This is probably the funniest museum in Amsterdam, and also the most unusual one. I've visited some museums in my life, but never any like this :) I think it's collection is best described as an overview of sex throughout the ages and all over the globe. You'll see many pictures and cartoons, but also objects and movies to watch, all presented in a surprisingly creative way. I must say I liked the approach of the exhibition although it isn't for the prudish, but you would have been able to figure that out by now. Entrance is prohibited for anyone under 16 years old. The fee is rather cheap: 3 EUR to be precise. I guess that is about the cheapest fee you'll find for any museum in Amsterdam.

I would recommend this museum because it is a fun way to spend the time, it is pretty unique for as far as I know, and if you want to see anything like this ever in your life, there is no better place to do it than Amsterdam :) So give it a go, we really had fun here :)

See my blog for the pictures, it takes to long to upload them here.

Of course nobody is used to seeing such a display during the night. To tell you the truth I didn't know what to expect. Though it became very interesting. Forget for a minute about the women, and just think seriously for a moment about the culture. The fact that this is legal. Are the Dutch crazy? or Do the Dutch know what they are doing? I really think that a lot of what the dutch do is genius. I can certainly bet you that crime rates in the Netherlands, Amsterdam in particular are immensely lower then other European cities, simply because of the freedoms that are provided. Of course, in the end you have to pay for a night with the girl, but the fact that this is permitted put my mind in a different world. I finally got to see what it was all about. Its worth the experience, because you begin to contemplate (if not about the girl) then about how Amsterdam is truly unique in its own way and the Red light district provides an entry into a really foreign world.

What can i say about the sex museum? Well for one thing, it was definately better than the one in Prague city! and it cost less - 8 Euros (price in 2006).

Ironically its not situated in the red right district, but about 5mins walk from it on the Dam street (yes thats its name).

Despite its name, its not sleezy at all. The museum is very well furbished and houses a large collection, both international, domestic and historical erotic and pronographic materials, art, literature, interactives and artefacts.

The exhibits include mannequins arranged in sexy poses, a guy who flashes himself whenever someone walks past, Greek temple devotional items, Japanese carved erotic ivories and antique and modern fetish wear. The photo collection is arranged according to straight sex and otherwise. It's mostly black and white on the second floor and more coloured ones on the bottom floor.

"There is a comprehensive selection of manuscripts and drawings ranging from the Karma Sutra to twentieth-century comics and a vast film and photographic library proffering every sexual predilection and preference.

An interactive section offers visitors privacy in one of several small padded booths, with a selection of films playing continuously whilst the display of contemporary paintings can be viewed from one of three appropriately shaped seven-foot long vibrating chairs."

-http://www.amsterdam-museums.com/museums/sex_museum.html


The whole museum takes up 2.5 floors in this piece of premium real estate in Amersterdam, its truly worth a visit because the dutch are really the most liberal people in the world and it shows in their mature approach to what is often considered a somewhat taboo topic in polite conversations!

amsterdam was a great experience. anyone that is planning on going there must see the red light district. the ladies that work in the area are actually very friendly. beware blue lights are men, red lights are girls. beware of pickpockets but nothing really serious. other than that a great time!!!!!!!!!!!! the sex museum is also a great experience and a laugh if your with your mates. it is funny but beware no photos are allowed inside.