Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution Tickets

Go beyond the neon lights and stereotypes at Red Light Secrets, where personal stories and authentic spaces reveal a different side of Amsterdam.

Getting started

Head to Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, located in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District. Present your ticket at the entrance, collect your audio guide in English, German, Dutch, French, or Spanish, and begin your self paced visit through the museum's immersive exhibits and preserved interiors.

What to expect

Housed inside a former brothel, Red Light Secrets is the world's only museum dedicated to prostitution. Through personal stories, authentic spaces, and interactive exhibits, the museum offers a rare look at the people, history, and realities behind Amsterdam's Red Light District.

Features:

• Former brothel interiors: Walk through authentic rooms once used by sex workers and gain insight into the working environment behind the district's famous storefronts.

• History of sex work in Amsterdam: Learn how prostitution became part of Amsterdam's history and explore the legal, social, and cultural developments that shaped the industry.

• Firsthand audio stories: Listen to personal accounts from sex workers describing daily life, challenges, motivations, and experiences rarely shared in traditional museums.

• Behind the red-lit window: Step into a recreated window display and view the street from the perspective of those who worked in the district.

• Confession Wall: Read anonymous messages left by visitors from around the world or contribute your own thoughts and reflections.

• Multilingual audio guide: Explore at your own pace with commentary available in five languages, adding historical context and personal perspectives to each exhibit.

• Upgrade your experience: Add a 1-hour relaxing canal cruise past elegant canal houses, historic bridges, and waterfront landmarks, with audio commentary available in 19 languages for a richer sightseeing experience.