Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Tickets

Discover the realities of sex work beyond the taboos at Red Light Secrets with skip-the-line entry and a multilingual audio guide to explore at your own pace.

Getting started

Head straight to Red Light Secrets – Museum of Prostitution, in the heart of Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Pick up your audio guide in English, German, Dutch, French, or Spanish, and start your independent tour through this one-of-a-kind museum.

What to expect

Red Light Secrets – Museum of Prostitution

Set in a former brothel, Red Light Secrets is the world’s only museum dedicated to prostitution. It offers a candid and insightful look into the lives of sex workers and the history of the profession through audio accounts and immersive exhibits.

Features:

• Historical context: Learn how prostitution evolved in Amsterdam and the social and legal frameworks that shape it today.

• Audio stories: Listen to real-life narratives by former sex workers, revealing personal experiences and daily routines in the trade.

• Window experience: Step behind one of the iconic red-lit windows to see what it’s like to stand in the shoes of a working girl attracting passers-by.

• Confession Wall: Share your thoughts or read anonymous confessions left by other visitors on this interactive installation.

• Photography-friendly exhibits: Unlike the rest of the district, photography is allowed here—capture your experience freely.

Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Tickets

Discover the world's only prostitution museum, Red Light Secrets, on this thought-provoking guided tour that includes entry tickets and an audio guide in 19 languages. Explore a former brothel through interactive exhibits and audio stories narrated by real sex workers from Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Peer through a recreated red-light window display like you would see at brothels and share your reflections about sex work on the Confession Wall. Upgrade your visit with a 1-hour canal cruise past historic merchant houses and UNESCO-listed waterways, with an audio guide in 19 languages. This tour covers over 20 interactive exhibits, spans approximately two hours, and provides access to one of Amsterdam's most controversial yet enlightening attractions. With its unique blend of history, culture, and social commentary, Red Light Secrets offers a rare glimpse into the world of sex work that challenges taboos and encourages open dialogue.

Explore the Former Brothel at Red Light Secrets Museum

Your tour stops at the former brothel within Red Light Secrets Museum where you can see over 20 interactive exhibits, including a recreated red-light window display. Established in 1975, this museum covers an area of approximately 1,500 square feet and offers visitors a unique insight into Amsterdam's sex industry. The museum features audio stories narrated by real sex workers from the Red Light District, providing a personal perspective on life as a sex worker. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the exhibits, reflecting on the complex issues surrounding prostitution in the Netherlands. Unlike other museums that focus solely on history or art, Red Light Secrets Museum challenges societal taboos and encourages critical thinking through its interactive displays.

Experience Interactive Exhibits at Red Light Secrets Museum

At Red Light Secrets Museum, guests can engage with over 20 interactive exhibits designed to challenge social norms and taboos. The museum, established in 1975, spans an area of approximately 1,500 square feet and features a range of multimedia installations that provide a deep dive into the world of sex work. Key attractions include the recreated red-light window display and the Confession Wall where visitors can share their reflections on sex work anonymously. Visitors spend about one hour exploring these exhibits, learning about the history and current state of prostitution in Amsterdam. Unlike other museums focused on art or history, Red Light Secrets Museum offers a unique perspective that encourages open dialogue and critical thinking.

Discover the Confession Wall at Red Light Secrets Museum

Your tour includes access to the Confession Wall within Red Light Secrets Museum where visitors can share their reflections about sex work anonymously. Established in 1975, this museum covers an area of approximately 1,500 square feet and features a range of interactive exhibits designed to challenge social norms and taboos. The Confession Wall serves as a platform for open dialogue and encourages visitors to reflect on the complex issues surrounding prostitution in Amsterdam. Visitors spend about one hour exploring these exhibits, learning about the history and current state of sex work in the Netherlands. Unlike other museums focused on art or history, Red Light Secrets Museum offers a unique perspective that challenges societal taboos and promotes critical thinking.

Tour Highlights

• Entry to Red Light Secrets Museum with audio guide
• 20+ interactive exhibits covering sex work history
• Audio stories narrated by real sex workers from the Red Light District
• Recreated red-light window display for authentic experience
• Confession Wall where visitors can share reflections anonymously
• Canal cruise past historic merchant houses and UNESCO-listed waterways
• Museum access in 19 languages including English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Turkish, Hindi, and Thai
• One-hour canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages

Perfect for history enthusiasts, social scientists, and curious travelers, this guided tour provides an enlightening experience through unique exhibits at Red Light Secrets Museum. The two-hour format allows you to explore the former brothel, engage with interactive displays, and reflect on the complex issues surrounding sex work in Amsterdam. By visiting Red Light Secrets Museum and taking a canal cruise, you gain insight into Amsterdam's rich cultural heritage while enjoying one of its most controversial yet enlightening attractions.