📜 Cultural history museum in Amsterdam dedicated to smoking pipes, tobacco, and related paraphernalia. 🔍 Houses a national reference collection with over 25,000 items from around the world. # Why Go 🌍 Explore the cultural history of smoking through a vast collection of diverse artifacts from all continents and centuries. ✨ Marvel at unique items like the oldest pipe (550 BC) and ornate meerschaum pipes. 🏛️ Located in a historic 17th-century Amsterdam canal house with authentic interior. 📚 Access extensive online collection and scientific research on pipe smoking culture. 🛍️ Opportunity to buy a variety of pipes in the museum shop. # Why Avoid 💳 On-site ticket purchases are cash only. 🗣️ Information at exhibited objects might be limited, curator guidance needed. # Tips 🎟️ Online ticket purchase is recommended to avoid cash-only payments on-site. 🗣️ A curator is always present for guidance. 📍 Easily accessible by tram from Amsterdam Central Station. # Cost 💰 Adults €15.00 (€16.00 for 2), children up to 18 years €5.00, free for I Amsterdam, ICOM, or museum card holders. # Hours 🕒 Monday-Saturday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. 🅿️ Parking Nearest indoor car park: Prinsengracht 540. Other parking options near Leidseplein or Museumplein, 10 min walk.