Arcam

The Amsterdam Centre for Architecture, or Arcam for short, is the oldest and largest of more than forty local architecture centers in the Netherlands. The organization was founded in 1986 with a focus on architecture, urban planning, and landscape design in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. The building itself, designed by René van Zuuk, stands out for its trapezoidal shape and three floors. Here you can learn about the city's architectural history through architecture guides, crash courses, and guided tours. The center also presents both permanent and rotating exhibitions that shed light on the architectural heritage of the metropolis.