Art, glass & modern masters
Take the museum tram to museums in Amstelveen
Discover leading museums in Amstelveen on a cultural Sunday with line 30. Combine the historic museum tram with Museum JAN, Cobra Museum, Amstelveen’s parks and lunch in the old windmill.
Cultural Sunday
Day plan for two museums in Amstelveen
Choose one museum for a relaxed afternoon or combine Museum JAN and Cobra Museum. Always check the current opening information and line 30 return services.
Start
Historic shuttle bus and museum tram
Travel from Haarlemmermeerstation to Zuiderhof (Jollenpad), then transfer to museum tram 30 towards Amstelveen.
Old Village
Get off at Parklaan
Walk to Museum JAN on Dorpsstraat. This museum is the most convenient choice from the museum tram’s current route.
Museum 1
Glass art and design at Museum JAN
Explore the collection of glass art, fine art and design. Allow about 90 minutes and check the temporary exhibitions in advance.
Lunch
Feng Bistro (Asian cuisine) in De Dikkert windmill
Get off at Molenweg for lunch in the historic windmill on Amsterdamseweg. Booking is recommended.
Museum 2
Cobra Museum or a park route
Walk through the parks to Stadshart for Cobra Museum, or choose Broersepark and an earlier return tram. Cobra Museum is not directly on the museum tram route.
Kunst & cultuur
Which museums in Amstelveen will you choose?
The two best-known art museums each have their own character and are open on Sundays.
Museum JAN Amstelveen
An intimate fine-art museum with a strong focus on glass art, modern art and design.
Cobra Museum Amstelveen
Modern and contemporary art centred on the international Cobra movement, with Karel Appel, Constant and Corneille as key figures.
Broersepark and botanical parks
Use the parks as a peaceful connection between the museum tram, Old Village and Stadshart, or as an alternative to a second museum.
Lunch & drinks
Food near Molenweg, Museum JAN or Cobra Museum
Four current places that fit naturally into a cultural day out in Amstelveen.
Feng Bistro
Modern Asian cuisine in De Dikkert windmill, about a three-minute walk from Molenweg stop. Open for lunch and dinner on Sundays.
Museum JAN coffee corner
A short break with coffee and cake, ideal during a relaxed museum visit and park route.
Café Cobra
Homemade sandwiches, coffee and sweet treats during museum opening hours.
ANNA Amstelveen
Brewery and bar in the former St Anne’s Church, suitable for a final drink in the Old Village.
Practical questions
Frequently asked questions about museums in Amstelveen
How to combine art, the museum tram and places to eat without overfilling your day.
Which museums in Amstelveen are near the museum tram?
Museum JAN in the Old Village is the most direct museum choice from Parklaan stop. Cobra Museum by Stadshart requires a longer walk or an additional journey by regular public transport.
Can I visit Museum JAN and Cobra Museum in one day?
Yes. Take an early museum tram, keep lunch brief and check the last return service in advance. The museums also offer a joint combination ticket.
Where can I eat near Molenweg stop?
Feng Bistro is in De Dikkert windmill at Amsterdamseweg 104A, near Molenweg, and is open for lunch and dinner on Sundays.