Red Light Secrets Museum entrance in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.
Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Two mannequins in a window display at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Office setup with vintage computer and decor at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution.
Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.
Wall text inside Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Tickets, Amsterdam

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Explore the Red Light Secrets Museum in Amsterdam and delve into an insightful exploration of sex work beyond its taboos. Enjoy a self-guided tour with skip-the-line entry, accompanied by multilingual audio guides available in English, German, Dutch, French, or Spanish. Located at the heart of Amsterdam's iconic Red Light District, this unique museum offers a revealing glimpse into the world’s only dedicated exhibition on prostitution.

Enjoy entry to Red Light Secrets, the only prostitution museum in the world, with an audio guide, and challenge the taboos of sex work.

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.

Entry to Red Light Secrets Museum

Audio guide in English, German, Dutch, French, and Spanish

1-hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Audio guide in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, and Hindi

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Red Light Secrets Museum entrance in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.

Red Light Secrets Museum entrance in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.

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.

Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

Two mannequins in a window display at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

Two mannequins in a window display at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

Office setup with vintage computer and decor at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution.

Office setup with vintage computer and decor at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution.

What’s not allowed

  • Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 16 years.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and stroller/pram accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard the cruise.

Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.

Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.

Wall text inside Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

Wall text inside Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.

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FAQs

Yes, you'll explore a former brothel and peer through recreated red-light window displays similar to those at Amsterdam's brothels.
You'll gain a candid look into the lives of sex workers and the history surrounding prostitution through interactive exhibits and audio stories narrated by real Amsterdam sex workers.
The museum and canal cruise are not wheelchair or stroller/pram accessible. However, guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.
Visitors are encouraged to share their reflections about sex work on the Confession Wall, providing a space for personal thoughts and discussions.
The canal cruise lasts for 1 hour, offering views of historic merchant houses and UNESCO-listed waterways.
You will board from LOVERS Canal Cruise as part of your visit.
Yes, the experience is restricted to guests under the age of 16 years.
Audio guides are available in English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, and Hindi.
Transportation to and from the museum is not included with the entry ticket.
The entry ticket grants access to Red Light Secrets – Museum of Prostitution, set in a former brothel and dedicated to prostitution.

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