Art, glass & modern masters
Take the heritage tram to museums in Amstelveen
Discover Amstelveen's finest museums on a cultural Sunday with Line 30. Combine a historic tram ride with Museum JAN, Museum Cobra, Amstelveen's parks and lunch in the old windmill.
A cultural Sunday
A day plan for two museums in Amstelveen
Choose one museum for a leisurely afternoon or combine Museum JAN and Museum Cobra. Always check the current calendar and return services on Line 30.
Start
Historic shuttle bus and heritage tram
Travel from Haarlemmermeerstation to Zuiderhof (Jollenpad), then change to heritage tram 30 towards Amstelveen.
Old village centre
Get off at Parklaan
Walk to Museum JAN on Dorpsstraat. This museum is the most conveniently located for the heritage tram's current route.
Museum 1
Glass art and design at Museum JAN
Explore the collection of glass art, fine art and design. Allow around an hour and a half 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
Museum Cobra or a walk through the parks
Walk through the parks to the Stadshart town centre for Museum Cobra, or choose Broersepark and an earlier return journey. Museum Cobra is not directly on the heritage tram route.
Art & culture
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.
Museum Cobra Amstelveen
Modern and contemporary art centred on the international Cobra movement, with Karel Appel, Constant and Corneille among its key figures.
Broersepark and native plant parks
Use the parks as a peaceful link between the heritage tram, the old village centre and the Stadshart, or as an alternative to a second museum.
Lunch & drinks
Where to eat near Molenweg, Museum JAN or Museum Cobra
Four places that fit naturally into a cultural day out in Amstelveen.
Feng Bistro
Modern Asian cuisine in De Dikkert windmill, about a 3-minute walk from Molenweg stop. Open for lunch and dinner on Sundays.
Museum JAN coffee corner
A short break for coffee and cake, ideal alongside a leisurely museum visit and a walk through the parks.
Café Cobra
Homemade sandwiches, coffee and sweet treats during museum opening hours.
ANNA Amstelveen
A brewery and bar in the former Annakerk church, ideal for a final drink in the old village centre.
Practical questions
Frequently asked questions about museums in Amstelveen
How to combine art, heritage trams and dining without overfilling your day.
Which museums in Amstelveen are near the heritage tram line?
Museum JAN in the old village centre is the most direct museum option from Parklaan stop. Museum Cobra near the Stadshart requires a longer walk or an additional journey by regular public transport.
Can I visit Museum JAN and Museum Cobra in one day?
Yes. Take an early heritage tram, keep lunch short and check the last return service in advance. The museums also offer a combined 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.