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Amsterdam UnlockedEmbassy of the Free Mind
Museum and library in the House with the Heads, a 17th century canal house on the Keizersgracht. It holds the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica, a UNESCO listed collection of rare books on Hermetic philosophy, alchemy and mysticism.
The room
- CapacityAround 100
- RoomMuseum
- SettingIndoor
- WhereCentrum
Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ, AmsterdamWebsite →Instagram →
About the room
- Known for
- Museum and library of Hermetic philosophy, alchemy and mysticism in a 1622 canal house, with a reading room, a garden and a café, and small evening programs of lectures, sound sessions and concerts in its Grand Hall.
- Regular hours
- Wed to Sun, 11:00 to 17:00. Closed Mon and Tue
- Open since
- 2017, in the House with the Heads, a canal house built in 1622
- Price range
- €€
- Accessibility
- No lift: the museum spans two and a half floors with stairs throughout, so it is not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers can be left at the entrance, there are benches to rest on, a free audio tour includes spoken descriptions of key images, and assistance animals are welcome.
- Phone
- +31 20 625 8079
The shows
See them in the calendar →Sunday Oct 25
Doors 17:00
Paradise Garden
Good to know
- Paying
- Card only, no cash
- Bags
- Bags, backpacks and large jackets go in the free lockers or cloakroom before the galleries; only small items inside. No large luggage.
- Coat check
- Free cloakroom near the entrance
- Lockers
- Free lockers for small bags and backpacks
- Smoking area
- None. No smoking or vaping inside or in the garden.
- Parking
- Q-Park Nieuwendijk is about an 8 min walk and charges €1.60 to €3.50 per 15 min (€6.40 to €14 an hour), €65 a day maximum.
- Nearest transit
- Tram 2 and 17 Dam, 5 min walk
Check the day's hours
Look at the hours online on the day you go. The museum sometimes opens later, closes earlier or shuts for a private event.
Getting there
Directions →Quick answers
- Where is Embassy of the Free Mind?
- Embassy of the Free Mind is at Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ, Amsterdam, in Centrum.
- What's on at Embassy of the Free Mind during ADE 2026?
- 1 show, on Sunday (Oct 21 to 25): Paradise Garden.
- What are Embassy of the Free Mind's regular hours?
- Wed to Sun, 11:00 to 17:00. Closed Mon and Tue. Event nights can run longer, so check the show.
- How many people does Embassy of the Free Mind hold?
- Around 100 people.
- Is there parking at Embassy of the Free Mind?
- Q-Park Nieuwendijk is about an 8 min walk and charges €1.60 to €3.50 per 15 min (€6.40 to €14 an hour), €65 a day maximum.
- Does Embassy of the Free Mind take cards?
- Card only, no cash.
- How do you get to Embassy of the Free Mind?
- Nearest transit: Tram 2 and 17 Dam, 5 min walk.