Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does my ticket also give access to the tower?
From April to October, tower tours are available. Tickets for the Oudekerk Tower can be purchased online during that period or at the ticket desk on the day. Please note: a tower ticket can only be purchased in combination with an entrance ticket for the Oude Kerk. The tower cannot be visited separately.

Can I buy a Museumkaart at the Oude Kerk?
Yes, you can buy a Museumkaart at the Oude Kerk.

Is the answer to my question about tickets not listed?
Email: info@oudekerk.nl or call during office hours: 020-6258284.

Opening Times & Prices

What are the opening times of the Oude Kerk?
Monday to Saturday: 10:00–18:00
Sunday: 13:00–17:30

On which days is the Oude Kerk closed?
The Oude Kerk is closed on 27 April (King’s Day), 25 December (Christmas Day), and sometimes during the installation or dismantling of a new exhibition. Check the homepage for current opening times. On 24 December (Christmas Eve) the Oude Kerk closes at 17:00. On all other public holidays the Oude Kerk is open to visitors.

What are the entrance fees?
Adult: €13.50
Student: €7
Youth 13–17 years: €7
Children 6–12 years: €3.50
Children 0–5 years: Free
CJP pass: €7
With a Museumkaart, I Amsterdam City Card, ICOM, VriendenLoterij VIP Card, Stadspas, or our Friends Pass, entrance to the Oude Kerk is free.

How can I pay at the Oude Kerk?
The Oude Kerk is fully cashless. Payment can be made by debit card, credit card or digital payment methods.

Accessibility & Visiting

Is the Oude Kerk wheelchair accessible?
Most of the main church hall is wheelchair accessible. There is also an accessible toilet. The historic side rooms are not wheelchair accessible.

May I bring an assistance dog?
Assistance dogs are welcome in the Oude Kerk. Please keep them on a lead.

Is there a cloakroom?
There is no cloakroom in the Oude Kerk.

Are there toilets in the Oude Kerk?
Yes, toilets are available.

May I bring food or drink into the Oude Kerk?
You may not bring food or drinks into the Oude Kerk. You can visit the Koffieschenkerij for refreshments.

Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available in the Oude Kerk. You may use it free of charge.

How long does a visit to the Oude Kerk take?
That depends on what you would like to see. If you follow the highlights with the booklet and audio tour, your visit will take about 45 minutes. If you also wish to view the current exhibition, the duration varies depending on its size and whether it consists of individual works or a single installation.

How long may I stay?
As long as you like, until closing time.

Is information about the (history of the) Oude Kerk available?
A free audio tour is included with your ticket. It is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian, and guides you through the history, architecture and highlights of the Oude Kerk. You will also receive a booklet with information about the building’s history upon entry.

Is visitor information available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, or for blind or visually impaired visitors?
Yes, read more about it here.

May I take photos in the Oude Kerk?
Yes, you may take photos in the Oude Kerk, but please do so without flash and be mindful of other visitors.

What is there to do for children in the Oude Kerk?
A free activity sheet (in Dutch and English) is available at the entrance for children aged 4–12. Together with Dapper, you search for his little dog Flip, who has gone missing in the church. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the many remarkable Amsterdammers buried here and the stained-glass windows featuring coats of arms of the city’s mayors.

Getting Here

How do I get to the Oude Kerk?
The easiest way to reach the Oude Kerk is by public transport, by bike or on foot. It is an 8-minute walk from Central Station. Read more about getting here.

Can you reach the Oude Kerk by boat?
There is a new cultural route on the water. The Cultuur Ferry is an eco-neutral service connecting well-known and lesser-known cultural locations in Amsterdam Centre-East in a sustainable way. The Oude Kerk is part of this route. Tickets are available via this website. Entry to the Oude Kerk is not included.

About the Oude Kerk

Can I hire the Oude Kerk for events or photoshoots?
The Oude Kerk is not an event venue, but has its own arts and music programme. We do not rent out the location for weddings, funerals, photoshoots, receptions, etc.

Is the Oude Kerk still a place of worship?
In addition to its role as a monument and art space, the Oude Kerk makes its building available on Sunday mornings and evenings for the activities of the Oude Kerk congregation. Services are held every Sunday morning at 11:00 and a vesper takes place on Sunday evening at 18:00. The congregation is part of the Protestant Church Amsterdam (PKA). For more information or contact details, click here.

How old is the Oude Kerk?
The oldest parts of the Oude Kerk date from the early fourteenth century (1306). Read more about its history here.

Are restoration works taking place in the Oude Kerk?
Yes, restoration works are ongoing. Craftsmen have been preserving and restoring the monumental building for centuries. Read more about current restorations here.

Café & Museum Shop

Is there a café associated with the Oude Kerk?
Yes, De Koffieschenkerij is located in the former sacristy on Oudekerksplein. You can enjoy coffee, lemonade and cake. The peaceful courtyard garden offers a moment of calm away from the busy city. The café is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. Visitors with a valid Oude Kerk ticket receive a 10% discount on drinks.

Is there a museum shop?
The Oude Kerk has a museum shop next to the entrance. The shop has the same opening times as the Oude Kerk. You do not need an entrance ticket to visit the shop. Read more here.

Programme (exhibitions & public programme)

What is there to see and do in the Oude Kerk?
Each year, the Oude Kerk presents two major solo exhibitions by contemporary artists, invited to create work specifically for the Oude Kerk. Alongside this, we offer an extensive public programme. Around the church space you will also find historic period rooms containing objects from our archive. See an overview of our public programme here.

Are there organ concerts?
The Oude Kerk is famous for its acoustics and organs. The concert series Monuments showcases the rich and diverse tradition of organ music. Leading organists from the Netherlands and abroad perform on the monumental organs of the Oude Kerk. Timeless classics and innovative contemporary compositions can be heard on the Vater-Müller Organ (1724–1742) and the Transept Organ (1965). The organs also feature in the early-morning series Silence and in individual concerts.