House of Marseille

Are you also such a big fan of photography? Then visit Huis Marseille, the oldest photography museum in Amsterdam. Both the building on the Keizersgracht and the changing exhibitions are surprising and impressive.

Before we talk about the photos, let's start with a little bit of history. Huis Marseille is named after the gable stone that the French merchant Isaac Focquier had made when he owned this building, built-in 1665. While others chose family coats of arms or a drawing of a craft, Isaac chose Marseille's map. Why? Because the ship that he had chartered there and brought him to Amsterdam had made him a wealthy man. That facing brick is still there. The house's original layout is still mostly the same after more than 350 years, with a front house, back house, courtyard, and garden. In 2013 the museum expanded with the neighboring building so that there is even more to see.

Therefore, the museum is full of beautiful photography to admire, but the building itself is certainly worth a visit. So take a look around and through the window now and then, you will see the lovely view of the canal and the garden. Narrow stairs lead you through the entire building, from top to bottom, where you can sit and watch a video. And do not forget to enter the beautiful courtyard, because in the back it is a garden house with a few impressive photos. One thing is for sure; you will be amazed at Huis Marseille.

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