Nationaal Vakbondsmuseum

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  • Tue-Fri 11:00 - 17:00 , Sun 13:00 - 17:00

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Lonely Planet review

Architect HP Berlage considered this building his most successful work, and it's easy to see why. Built in 1900 for the General Netherlands Diamond Workers' Union (ANDB), it's a wonder from the diamond-shaped pinnacle to the magnificent hall with its brick arches, murals, ceramics and leadlight windows by famous artists of the day. The soaring, atrium-style staircase is graced with a chandelier three storeys tall.

All that will be enough for most visitors. Those with abiding interest in labour issues will find the displays (in Dutch) an extra bonus.