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Madame Tussauds

The well-known franchise of wax museums also has a branch in Amsterdam. It's a major tourist attraction so expect a steep entry fee and long queues. Unique to this branch are waxworks of famous Dutch people including Willem-Alexander, Beatrix, Tiësto, Rafael van der Vaart, Doutzen Kroes, Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt.

Address: Dam 20
Getting there: tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam
Hours: 10:00-18:30 daily
Price: €22
Website: madametussauds.com (opens in a new tab)

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