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What Your Ticket Includes
A standard admission ticket grants self-guided access to the entire museum, set inside a 17th-century former brothel. You'll explore the recreated working rooms, the famous red-lit window, the Confession Wall, and all interactive exhibits. The audio guide is included free in six languages, featuring 12 personal stories by Inga, Amsterdam's most famous former sex worker, along with a Red Light District history booklet.

Age Restrictions
Red Light Secrets is strictly adults-only due to its explicit audio content and mature subject matter. The minimum entry age is 18, and proof of age may be requested at the door — children and teenagers are not admitted under any circumstances. Some graphic testimonials and displays may be triggering for sensitive visitors, so a bit of research before your visit is recommended.

Quietest Time to Visit
Late weekday mornings, just after the 11 AM opening, are noticeably calmer than evenings and weekends. For the most relaxed visit, arrive Tuesday or Wednesday around 11:15 AM. Friday and Saturday nights, summer holidays, and King's Day (April 27) are the busiest — expect queues to form quickly after dark when the district comes alive.

Facilities
The museum occupies a compact, atmospherically lit canal house with simple but practical facilities. Restrooms are available on-site, and a small reception handles ticket checks and audio guide pickup. Unlike the rest of the district, photography is fully permitted inside. There's no on-site café, but Oudezijds Achterburgwal is lined with bars and coffee shops just steps from the door.

Accessibility
Red Light Secrets occupies a protected 17th-century building with steep, narrow Dutch staircases, and unfortunately the museum is not wheelchair accessible. Several atmospheric rooms can only be reached via stairs and tight corridors. The self-guided audio tour lets visitors pause and move at their own pace, and staff can suggest wheelchair-friendly canal cruise alternatives for travelers who can't manage the stairs.

Most visitors spend between 45 minutes and 1 hour at Red Light Secrets, which is the ideal amount of time to fully explore the compact 17th-century canal house, listen to all 12 audio stories from Inga, and read through the Confession Wall at a relaxed pace. The self-guided format means you can move as quickly or as slowly as you like — there are no fixed routes, scheduled tours, or time limits once you're inside.

If you're a casual visitor or just want to experience the highlights — the famous red-lit window, the recreated working rooms, and a few audio testimonials — 30 to 40 minutes is enough. Those who want to absorb every detail, listen to all the personal stories in full, and take their time with the photo spot should plan for the full hour. The museum pairs perfectly with a wider Red Light District walking tour or a canal cruise either before or after your visit.

Venue: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60H, 1012 DP Amsterdam

Opening Times: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Duration: Plan for 45 minutes to 1 hour — most visitors spend this time exploring the recreated working rooms, listening to audio stories, and reading the Confession Wall.

Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ only due to explicit content; ID may be required at the door, and the historic canal-house staircases make the museum unsuitable for wheelchairs.