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Red Light Secrets: Explore the First Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam's Red Light District
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464 Ratings
Amsterdam
Explore the world’s first museum of prostitution in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Discover the hidden secrets and stories behind the industry in this unique and fascinating attraction.
Explore the world’s first museum of prostitution in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Discover the hidden secrets and stories behind the industry in this unique and fascinating attraction.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets - the Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution is an intriguing attraction about the oldest profession in the world. During your visit, you will experience what it feels like to sit behind one of the famous windows where the sexual workers try to appeal to passersby and lure customers in. You will also be…
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Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets - the Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution is an intriguing attraction about the oldest profession in the world. During your visit, you will experience what it feels like to sit behind one of the famous windows where the sexual workers try to appeal to passersby and lure customers in. You will also be able to listen to their experiences and see their perspective on the topic. Unlike in the rest of the Red Light District, pictures are allowed and encouraged in the Prostitution Museum Amsterdam.
Red Light Secrets aims to educate the public about the profession in a light-hearted, informative way, and remove the taboo and negativity generally associated with the topic. You will learn about the history of this notorious neighborhood and experience a typical day in the life of a working girl.
What's Included
- Inga’s personal audio stories
- Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
- Booklet about the Red Light District
- Inga’s personal audio stories
- Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
- Booklet about the Red Light District
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Red Light Secrets stands as the globe’s sole and inaugural museum dedicated to prostitution. Situated in the heart of the renowned Red Light District in Amsterdam, it gives an exceptional glimpse into the complexities of the world’s most ancient profession. Nestled within a historic 17th-century canal house, Red Light Secrets has become one of the prime…
Red Light Secrets stands as the globe’s sole and inaugural museum dedicated to prostitution. Situated in the heart of the renowned Red Light District in Amsterdam, it gives an exceptional glimpse into the complexities of the world’s most ancient profession. Nestled within a historic 17th-century canal house, Red Light Secrets has become one of the prime attractions of the city. Uncover the concealed realm of this industry, glean insights from the narratives of the women actively engaged in this trade and satiate your curiosity with an insider’s view into this intriguing subject.
- This activity is only suitable for those aged 16 years and older
- Last admission is 1 hour before closing time
Location
Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(464 Ratings)
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Lgo987
Aug 19, 2025
Short but Informative Tour - Worth Stopping In - Very informative and well-done. I had low expectations but I learned more than I expected and it was not as "cheesy" as I had expected. It definitely dispelled some of the common stereotypes and misconceptions.
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William
Aug 19, 2025
Absolutely fascinating - Such an interesting insight to the life of a sex worker. It’s in the heart of the red light district and I’d definitely worth a visit.
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Anandsethi72
Aug 11, 2025
Eye Opener Museum, Once in a lifetime opportunity!! - This is once in a lifetime experience. It is a tiny museum but packs a punch. Audio guide, interactive museum. You come out having respect for the profession. It is an eye opener and very educational. It’s hot in there in the summer, they have fans but not enough with the crowd cramped in such a tiny place. So many rooms so better to install air-conditioning or keep all the windows open as it gets stuffy and hot in there. But worth the money. Check it out, it will be a life time experience and the notes on the wall will definitely move you!!
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Priyasg1234mv
Jul 27, 2025
Great - It was great experience to get to know the prostitution in Amsterdam. very well preserved and the stories with the confessions are so funny
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Gitted841
Aug 22, 2025
Informative and well worth it - Definitely an experience that was both informative and an eye opener. Whilst not the longest visit, the price was adequate. It was quite busy when we went at our allotted time which hindered the experience a bit as it’s a small space which is fine but the amount of people made it congested so that you couldn’t read or see the information at times. Overall all though we enjoyed it.
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Tmoore48
Aug 17, 2025
Way too crowded - We visited and there were just too many people, so we had to move through at a snail’s pace. The flow is quite controlled, so if someone ahead of you wants to study an exhibit at length, you’re basically stuck until they’re ready to move on. The exhibits were interesting, although a bit disjointed. If you’re able to visit on a day when they’re not as busy, it might be worth it.
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Dinaisguerreiro
Aug 1, 2025
Do it - It was interactive and informative.
You learn about the history of prostitution by using a free audio guide. In the guide, you listen to a prostitute telling her own story through the different rooms.
The museum also raises awareness for violence against sex workers.
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Philatraveler027
Aug 15, 2025
Felt a little seedy - From the other reviews I was expecting something different and to be educated and change my perspective. The museum felt a little seedy and I felt bad bringing my teenage daughters there. It was not eye-opening or enlightening about prostitution but was basically what I expected. One of my daughters said, “That place should come with a trigger warning”.
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Marie_bssrt
Aug 14, 2025
Too short - Nice experience but a little expensive and quite short. The scenery is nice, but it lacks a historical part, lacks depth of content.
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Babv12
Jul 29, 2025
Small museum - The museum is in the red light district, in the heart DE the old town.
The tour is done via an audio guide, to be activated depending on the room where you are.
The establishment is quite small, which is understandable by the configuration of the premises.
The visit is interesting, DE by the explanations and reproductions DE coins.
However, it is rather short.
If we learn some things, other stories refer to a personal story DE prostitutes. We are ENdeavoring to see more.
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