Red Light Secrets: Explore the First Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam's Red Light District

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: 1 day learn more
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 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
What's Not Included
  • 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 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 18 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.

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17gintar_m
Aug 14, 2024
Worth it! - Very interesting! You learn a lot about prostitution. It doesn’t take very long to see everything. Definitely worth visiting.
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Terrastravels
Aug 12, 2024
Museum - Really cool museum! Very informative and interesting and even has a window you can play by! Lol! Don’t read the wall at the end with all the letters it will shock you!
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Barneymum
Jul 31, 2024
A really interesting museum - Fascinating, thought provoking, moving, interesting, well organised. A must do for Amsterdam - behind the scenes and an appreciation for the women who work in the sex industry.
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Nina_r
Jul 14, 2024
The women from the red district - I learned a lot of those women working there. Some by chance or by choice and also by power n control. It was a sad story but it happens all the time.
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Laura_lamotta
Aug 28, 2024
Interesting and informative - A really interesting insight into the history and life of workers within the red light district. Very immersive, informative and engaging, and I particularly enjoyed the audio component. It is a small place, which was only an issue when it became a little crowded - as then it was cramped and difficult to move around.
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Elizabeth
Aug 13, 2024
Very enjoyable, interesting and informative! - Very enjoyable experience! We went to the museum in the middle of the day, it was reasonably busy but the flow of people meant that the were times you were on your own in rooms. The museum is in the red light district, the audio guide talks about prostitution in Amsterdam and what it’s like - good and bad. It’s the closest you’ll get to seeing what it’s like behind the doors without actually going in….youll see what it’s like sitting in the windows and what the bedroom/bath rooms are like. It talks about the different experience of women and some men and the history of the area and the way the government handles the topic and attempts to keep workers safe. It’s not a huge museum, maybe spend 30 mins walking around and listening to the audio guide. Throughly enjoyed - just keep in mind you do walk past the active windows and enter the district itself to enter the museum, if that’s not for you I’d recommend the sex museum!
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Aidanaidanxx
Aug 2, 2024
Educational and not overly long. - Short and sweet! Doesn’t take too long to experience. Super interesting and chill environemnt. Crazy wall of confessions to read at the end.
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Onmyholsxox
Jul 31, 2024
Interesting & engaging - This museum is one of the better ones. It helps gives you perspective on what the red light rooms look like and what the workers go through. Compared to other museums in dam, i found this one much more engaging and interesting. It’s right on the red light too so when you come out it’s mad to think what’s going on around you. It’s fairly cheap too i think, very reasonably priced. Defo try this one out!!
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Sangeeta16
Aug 16, 2024
Not recommending this tour - This tour is not worth going on. Its just an audio tour where one listens to a girls story , nothing new. 15 min max . is all that you can spend here.
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Mrleachie
Aug 14, 2024
Cramped and expensive - An interesting exhibit, the audio guide with the stories was fascinating. I will say this, it's very cramped, very short and expensive for what it was.
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