Electric Ladyland - Museum of Fluorescent Art

A really interesting and unique experience. It's sort of a one-room museum very personal to the owner, Nick. He really knows his stuff and creates some of the art displayed with his girlfriend. The pictures don't do it justice.

I would recommend getting tickets in advance, sometimes you get lucky (we just arrived and got in with just 3 random other people) but sometimes he doesn't feel like it (which I totally understand) or it might be too full (the group after us had probably 15 people and the room is just too small and hot to accommodate that many). So I imagine your experience will vary.

If you're lucky to get in with a small group you'll see a unique perspective and he'll be able to answer any questions you might have.

Cute, but cluttered, little fluorescent art shop, with a little museum in the basement. Recommend booking a time in advance, as not many people can fit. The art, some (much?) of it created by the women running the shop is interesting, and while not exactly my style I know some people who would love the colours and look of the pieces.

The museum below is just as big (or small) but less cluttered. The walls and cases are filled with all sorts of things that glow under black light. The guy who gives the tour is more than full of info all about the history, science, background, and all manner of knowledge of fluorescence! Seeing the art upstairs is cool, seeing the objects downstairs is super interesting, but really: you should be coming to listen to him and his stories and information. If you have any interest in this (and I didn't know I did before I went!) it's worth the price of admission to hear all the info. He's right, most people leave before he's done, but they're missing the best part: stories illuminated by black light.

Tours go in around once every 30 minutes I think. It's literally a dude's basement and it's a bit tight but the people there are really worth it. While I waited for the tour to start, I hung out upstairs with a very nice lady Michele, who had a lot of really fascinating facts about the art and the science behind it. Nick, who gave the tour, had infectious passion for the subject and I think I could probably talk with him all day about his work. One of the few museums I've been in where I felt I really learned something more than random facts and figures.

If you go in expecting some super polished and professional "museum" I'd say you might be out of place. Go in with an open mind and treat this as a social/cultural experience and you'll have a blast.

If I could give it ten stars I would. This place may be tiny, but it's an absolute Aladdin's Cave full of amazing & unexpected treasures. The main ones being its proprietors, Michele and Nick, from France & the USA - tourists for 38 years, he said. She's charming, & he's hilarious, & full of brilliant stories and wonderful information. It's only €7.50 per person (my son paid €5 because he's a student) & they say you'll spend half an hour to an hour there, but we were there nearly 2 as we were getting on so well. He stayed open late as we were chatting a lot. As for the exhibits, they're so cool and beautiful! Make sure you see everything under both types of UV light! Stuff they've made, stuff they've collected, and so much info about the history of florescent paints etc. I want to go back after some mushrooms! 💓💓💓
We had to wait to enter but didn't mind as there's an excellent café beside it- Jenifer St!

What an incredible little museum! The owner is really cool and I loved hearing his stories. The artwork he created was amazing and filled with surprises when you look closer. I wish he could transform a whole house like that! Overall, this was a magical experience and I learned a lot as well. I am an artist and designer and was really impressed with this whole other world that is right under our eyes but remains unseen.

A must-see in Amsterdam.
Disclaimer!!
It is only open to visit every hour, so make sure to plan ahead.
The place is a 2-part art store and gallery where two fluorescence artists share their passion, the origin and use of fluorescence in art.
The home made sculpture is also a perfect instagram spot. Though, you should come for the whole museum even if you may found deep explanations boring.

Very cool lesser-known Amsterdam experience. The guy is very passionate about his art and the history behind his craft. Absolutely worth a stop by to see some unique art and have some good conversation.

It is amazing place where you can get interesting tour. The entrance fee is only 5 euro, (only cash) it’s cheap for such quality and timing. I like nice lady from India and her husband from US who opened this place. They are kind and have big life experience. They collected these unusual rocks from different countries and now they have huge collection in the basement. I highly recommend you to visit it!

Absolutely fancy Gallery! The owners are really passionate and have a great knowledge about phosphorescence and fluorescence. Be sure to not mistake these! The place is a little bit small and crammed up, though. Still, the experience is totally worth it and there's no reason to complain about the entrance fee since you can count the amount on the fingers of one hand!

Amazing little museum for 5 Euros. It's small in size but has a ton of information and the founder was so passionate and interesting. This was my favorite activity in Amsterdam!

Unique experience, the collection is interesting and the guy is very passionate about it. Don't forget to book in advance, otherwise you can't get in!

Really interesting little place! Great value for the low entry. The artist who does the demonstrations is probably one of the most fascinating guys I've ever had the pleasure of listening to - so many travel stories from someone who has clearly lived well!

Well worth the trip, you can tell its a labour of love by the people who run it! So welcoming and happy to show you around. Shame we couldn't stay longer for part two of the tour, but definitely want to visit again.

Ignore bad reviews were people's bookings were cancelled last minute. They are running a business out of their own love and time. If you turn up and it's closed. Don't whine, go and find something else to do, it's Amsterdam after all!

Will be coming again :)

A fun stop. Very casual, more like being welcomed into someone's home than being in a museum or gallery. Owner has a real obvious love for all things fluorescent and you'll actually learn some things - beyond staring at all the trippy awesomeness after a pre-visit cafe / space cake stop :D. Glad I popped in!

Highly recommended and although you only have an hour take your time around the exhibit! I love the enthusiasm from the artist(s) and I learnt soo much about something I never really knew anything about! Booked online and only arrive a few mins before the hour your tour starts. Nice bar on the corner of you need somewhere to wait 👍🏼

Listen. This is an immersive experience, if you as the visitor can leave your ego at the door and get involved in what's around you, you will not be disappointed. It's actually amazing, and if you care to listen and take notice you'll learn something as well. Me and my better half spent 45 minutes there and could have spent another 45 minutes looking at everything and speaking to the owners who are obviously wonderful people. I would definitely recommend, and I would definitely go back again. Thank you kind people of Electric Ladyland.

Whackiest place to ever visit. Can’t prepare you for what’s in store because I don’t have the vocabulary to describe this amazing experience. 10/10 recommend

Nick is incredibly kind and happy to share endless information and stories for everyone who visits. I highly recommend this as a break from the norm and as a chance to be transported into a psychedelic dreamscape.
Perfect for photos of yourself and/or friends or just to learn about the history of fluorescent art!

Fantastic owners make you feel right at home while stepping into their world. Great location to see all kinds of incredible works of art and differing historic collections with plenty of knowledge shared along the way.

I wanted to visit this for a long time, and it was really worth it. It lets you become a part of a piece of art. It's really cool to see such passionate people. I recommend it, no matter your age.