New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) Tours and Tickets

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Tickets for the New Church vary, depending on whether you’re attending concerts or temporary exhibitions. Tickets for its Roof of Amsterdam spire are €15 for adults, €12.50 for young people aged 12–17, and €10 for kids under 12. Admission is free with the Museum Pass, Go City, and the Stadspass.

The New Church is usually open daily from 11am to 6pm, although hours can vary for the spire and temporary exhibitions. It closes annually on Christmas and New Year's Day, King's Day (on April 27), and on May 4 and 5 (National Remembrance Day and Liberation Day).

Yes, the New Church and its exhibit spaces are wheelchair accessible. There is also a wheelchair-accessible restroom in the New Church's restaurant: ‘t Nieuwe Kafé. They're on the lower level, but can be reached by elevator.

All sorts of exhibits are held at the New Church, from photography shows that display the works of celebrated photographers to art expositions. Live performances are also sometimes staged here. The church itself is a work of art, with architectural elements from across the centuries.

The New Church is right on Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam. The main train station—Amsterdam Centraal—is about a 10-minute walk away. You can take tram 2, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, or 24 to the Dam stop, right in front of the square, or take Metro 52 to Rokin, a 5-minute walk away.