Easter at the The Willet-Holthuysen House

Come hunt for eggs at a unique location during Easter weekend, from April 19th to 21st. The Willet-Holthuysen House on the Herengracht provides plenty of hiding spots for this special search. The kids can craft beautiful Easter creations as well, or enjoy a cheery, spring-themed coloring page

Do you want to be sure of a spot? Click on the button below to reserve a time slot for egg hunting. Is it sold out? Stop by on the day itself, if there is room we can let you in.

Please note: Egg hunting in the garden takes place from 10.00 to15.00, crafting and coloring from 10.00 to 17.00.

Step into the past within the impressive Willet-Holthuysen House in the center of Amsterdam. This double mansion on the Herengracht contains many period rooms, spaces seemingly frozen in time. The house takes its name from the couple who lived there in the late 19th century, Abraham Willet and Louisa Holthuysen. They collected numerous artworks and objects, while the interior was designed to suit their taste. Even then, such extravagance was regarded as reminiscent of a romantic past. For the couple, the interior was the perfect way to share their taste and wealth with others.

Upon her death in 1895, Louisa Holthuysen gave the house and collection to the city of Amsterdam, with the provision that it should be made into a museum. More than a century later, the Willet-Holthuysen House is still open to visitors. Currently, it is one of the locations of the Amsterdam Museum.