Do you love art and culture? In the museum district you can indulge yourself. And that means not only looking with your eyes, but also with your hands. There are even places here where you can get your feet off the floor and where children are allowed to take the lead. I'll take you through all the cultural hotspots.
Koppelpoort
Amersfoort's most photographed structure is De Koppelpoort. Loved by tourists and locals alike. Discover all about this piece of history during a guided tour on top of the gate. But note: this is only possible with a guide from Gilde Amersfoort. Oh, and don't forget to take a selfie with this Amersfoort hotspot in the background!
Cotton printing in the Full Mill
Along with the Koppelpoort and Lieve Vrouwetoren, the Volmolen is one of our city's most famous features. Since 2020, you can find De Katoendrukkerij. Which is a match made in heaven, because after its construction in 1645, the Volmolen had several functions, including wool processing. And also the very first cotton printing plant in the Netherlands was established in Amersfoort in 1678. Consequently, many Amersfoorters earned their money in the textile industry at that time. So there is a centuries-old connection with textiles. And now you can work with textiles again here during various workshops.
Kunsthal KAdE
For modern art, architecture, design and visual culture, go to Kunsthal KAdE on Eemplein. They do not have their own collection, but put together an exhibition with a theme a few times a year. The art you can admire there comes from all over the world and consists of many types of art forms. Tip: book a guided tour, as all the secrets of the artworks will be told there. Do you have children? Even better. Sign them up for the children's tour and slide into the KAdECafé yourself. Then let your child show you around and see the exhibition through their eyes.
Flehite
At Flehite, our Amersfoort history is revealed. Through paintings, old objects and stories, they take you through time. The museum itself consists of three wall houses built around 1540. Those who pay attention can still find traces of the old inhabitants. No idea where to start? At the entrance you can ask for hints. And have you always wanted to know why Amersfoorters are called boulder pullers? You'll find out here too.
Elbow Church
Near Flehite, on Langegracht, you will find the Elleboogkerk. You can see the white tower from afar. This neoclassical hall church is beautiful to see and is currently used as a satellite location for exhibitions of Kunsthal KAdE. In 2007, a fire destroyed this 33-meter-high building from 1820. At the time, it was being used as an Armando museum. As a result, part of the Armando collection was unfortunately lost. Afterwards, the church was completely restored so we can now enjoy it again. Fun fact: In 1638, Capuchin Father Gabriel set up a small chapel in his sister's house, which eventually grew into this huge hall church.
The Observatory
The Observant is the vibrant heart of Amersfoort. Every quarter you can see here the work (paintings and photography) of an artist from Amersfoort or surroundings. On Wednesday evenings the roof goes off and you can enjoy sparkling live music. Think jazz and Latin, where sitting still is impossible. Once a month on Sundays the peace returns with a breakfast buffet accompanied by a classical concert during Breakfast with Beethoven.
Seen and admired in the museum district? At these places in this Amersfoort cultural subarea you can go for breakfast lunch dinner or after-dinner drinks.