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Red Light Secrets

Discover the secrets of Amsterdam's Red Light District and the world’s oldest profession at the one and only museum of prostitution: Red Light Secrets. This boutique museum is located at the very centre of the famous Red Light District in Amsterdam and offers a unique peek into the ins and outs of a world that for many is hidden in layers of secrets. 

Red Light Secrets is housed in a historical 17th-century canal house, a former brothel, and is one of the city’s top attractions. Discover the hidden world of this profession, learn about the trade from first-hand accounts by the working girls themselves and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look of this fascinating topic.

  • Located in a former brothel in the heart of the Red Light District
  • Audio stories by an Amsterdam prostitute
  • Get an authentic behind the scenes look at prostitution
Red Light Secrets
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h
1012 DP Amsterdam
Public transport
The nearest stops are Nieuwmarkt (metro 51, 53 & 54) and Central Station (metro 52).

The Prostitution Museum in Amsterdam is a must-see during your holidays in the Netherlands. During your visit, you will be able to listen to the experiences of sex workers and see their perspective on the topic. You will also experience what it feels like to sit behind one of the famous windows where the girls try to appeal to passers-by and lure customers in. 

Unlike in the rest of the Red Light District, pictures are allowed and encouraged in the Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam. Red Light Secrets aims to educate the public about the profession in a light-hearted, informative way, and remove the taboo and negativity generally associated with the topic. You will learn about the history of this notorious neighbourhood and experience a typical day in the life of a working girl.

A trip to the old city centre is not complete without visiting the Prostitution Museum. Amsterdam is known for its open-minded culture and relaxed view on topics which have been the source of controversy in other parts of the world. Experience how it works there first hand at the one and only Red Light Secrets!

  • Children
    Minimum age for entry is 16 years
  • Opening hours
    Sunday - Thursday: 11.00 - 22.30
    Friday - Saturday: 11.00 - 23.30
  • Ticket information
    Ticket directly available on smartphone
    Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
  • The audio guide is available in English, German, Dutch, French and Spanish
  • Pets are not permitted inside Red Light Secrets, except for service dogs
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Ticket valid for 24/48 hours
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