Disability Discounts

European Disability Card

The European Disability Card (EDC) is accepted at most major Amsterdam museums and attractions. If you have one, bring it. It is the quickest way to prove your disability status and claim discounts or free companion entry.

If you do not have the European Disability Card, bring whatever official proof of disability you have from your home country: a national disability card, benefit letter, pension document, or a signed letter from your doctor. Most Amsterdam venues accept any official documentation.

Museum and Attraction Discounts

Amsterdam's major museums generally offer free companion tickets for visitors with disabilities. The visitor with a disability typically pays the standard admission price, while their companion (one person) enters free.

How It Works

• Show your disability card or proof at the ticket desk.
• Your companion receives a free ticket at participating museums.
• At the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Amsterdam Museum, free companion tickets are available.
• Many museums also offer priority entry for wheelchair users through an accessible entrance.
• Book companion tickets online in advance where possible to avoid waiting at the ticket desk.

Free Wheelchair Loans at Museums

Several major museums lend wheelchairs, rollators, and folding chairs at no charge:

• Rijksmuseum - Wheelchairs, rollators, pushchairs, walking canes, and foldable museum stools available at the information desk.
• Van Gogh Museum - Six wheelchairs, twenty folding chairs, two wheeled walkers, and two walking canes available.
• Stedelijk Museum - Wheelchairs, folding chairs, and Alinkers available free of charge. Can be booked in advance by email ([email protected]) or phone (020 573 29 11).

Museumkaart (Museum Card)

The Museumkaart is an annual pass giving unlimited free entry to over 450 museums across the Netherlands, including 39 museums in Amsterdam. It costs approximately 67.90 euros for adults.

• The Museumkaart is not a disability-specific card. It is available to everyone.
• It does not include a companion discount. Your companion would need their own Museumkaart or pay standard admission.
• It can be good value if you plan to visit many museums during your stay or if you visit the Netherlands regularly.
• The first Museumkaart is a temporary card valid for 31 days. After purchasing 5 tickets with the temporary card, you can register it as a permanent annual card.

I amsterdam City Card

The I amsterdam City Card provides entry to 70+ museums and attractions plus unlimited GVB public transport. Prices range from 60 euros (24 hours) to 125 euros (120 hours).

• The City Card does not currently offer a specific disability discount.
• The card includes free public transport on GVB trams, buses, metro, and ferries.
• Many City Card attractions are wheelchair accessible, including the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, NEMO Science Museum, and the Grachtenmuseum (Museum of the Canals), which has a wheelchair platform lift.
• If your companion enters free at most museums using your disability card, the City Card may not save you enough to justify the cost. Calculate based on which attractions you plan to visit.

Transport Discounts

GVB Public Transport

GVB (Amsterdam's public transport operator) does not currently offer a standard disability discount for tourists. All passengers pay the same fare. However:

• Wheelchair users can use all metro stations, newer trams, and all buses.
• A personal companion may be needed for assistance on public transport but will need their own ticket.
• The OV-chipkaart (Dutch public transport card) or a contactless bank card is the easiest payment method.

Parking

If you have a European disability parking card (GPK), you can park for free in most paid parking areas in Amsterdam. Display the card visibly on your dashboard. This applies to on-street parking and many parking garages. Check signage at each location, as some private garages have their own rules.

Discount Summary

Tips for Getting Your Discount

• Always carry your proof of disability. Have your card or documentation ready at each venue.
• Book online when possible. Several museums allow you to book companion tickets online along with your own ticket (the Van Gogh Museum specifically supports this).
• Use the accessible entrance. Major museums have a separate accessible entrance where staff are used to processing companion tickets.
• Ask about priority entry. Wheelchair users often qualify for priority access, which means shorter wait times at busy attractions.