If you are one of those people who enjoy visiting peculiar museums when traveling, undoubtedly in Amsterdam you have one that will catch your attention: the Sex Museum , which was also the first of its kind to be opened worldwide, it was in 1985 and it started with a small collection that had erotic objects from the 19th century. The Temple of Venus is a place full of sensuality and eroticism where you can discover a wide collection of paintings, photos, objects and shows, of course all with sexual content. It is on the Damrak Promenade, at the height of where the Central Station meets Dam Square.
Being Amsterdam one of the most liberal cities in the world, this museum became a success in a very short time, so its owners were overwhelmed with public and requests and decided to expand the collection, which motivated that the facilities also had to be expanded. Currently you can see two different parts, one in the back and one in the front. There is a staircase that connects both parts and you can go through a maze of corridors and rooms where there are also samples of the collection.
Almost half a million people visit the Amsterdam Sex Museum every year, since it is very central, making it one of the most visited in the city as it is in a good area where you can also find many hotels. Thanks to this enormous success, other European cities such as Berlin, Paris and Copenhagen have also opened their own sexual museum. The truth is that it is a unique place where you will discover many things and curiosities about sex and everything that surrounds it. You will see that if you visit it, you have a fun time discovering objects that you never imagined could exist.