Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

A great arched, galleried space, the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam houses a three-story collection of artifacts from all over the world, depicting a wide range of cultures from the past and present. The permanent collection's marquee exhibition, Things That Matter, focuses on identity and themes that connect people all over the globe. It's all presented with insight, imagination and a fair amount of multimedia, and there are great temporary exhibitions. There’s a hands-on children’s section, a gift shop and a lovely cafe.