10 Best Places to Shop in Museum District, Amsterdam

Coster Diamonds

Museum District Fodor's choice
Even if you're not in the market for a new rock, the free, guided tour of (reportedly) the world's oldest diamond-polishing factory is certainly worthwhile. You'll learn all about the industry's "four Cs"—carat, color, clarity, and cut—and get to watch highly skilled diamond cutters plying their trade. There's also a replica of Coster's most famous cut: the Koh-I-Noor diamond, one of the prized gems of the British crown jewels.
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On Saturday, Amsterdam’s finest organic and artisanal food producers descend on a small square behind the Concertgebouw. There's a fishmonger, a granola and muesli specialist, a pancake stall popular with local kids, and, of course, plenty of organic produce from local farms.

Stock up on local cheese from Erik's Delicatessen and dried fennel sausages from Brandt & Levie.

Boekhandel Robert Premsela

Museum District

Stop by this highly respected specialty shop for art books after visiting the nearby Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, or Rijksmuseum. The store also has an interesting selection of highbrow literature and nonfiction.

Specialty Store
Van Baerlestraat 78, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BB, Netherlands
020-662–4266

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Bonebakker

Museum District

In business since 1792, this is one of the city's oldest and finest jewelers. In fact, founder Adrianus Bonebakker was famously commissioned by King Willem II to design a royal crown. While Bonebakker still manufactures and sells high-end jewelry and diamonds, you'll also find watches and fine jewelry by the likes of Ole Lynggaard, Pasquale Bruni, Boucheron, and Schoeffel.

Fred de la Bretoniere & Shabbies Amsterdam

Museum District
Much-lauded Dutch footwear designer Fred de la Bretoniere has been selling men's and women's leather footwear since 1970. It's no surprise that his handiwork—combining simplicity, style, sustainability, craftsmanship, and quality—has been entered into the permanent collections of several Dutch design museums. This is the shop to find a classic style that still lets you walk with your own unique verve. There are also more casual styles for leisure time and bags and accessories.

Natan

Museum District
Known for its sophisticated designs with premium fabrics, clean lines, and polished details, this Brussels-based high fashion house’s first store outside of Belgium opened on Amsterdam’s poshest street in 2016. The shop's intimate setting has a “'50s couture allure,” according to couturier Édouard Vermeulen, who also designed the interior. Famous fans include Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and the royal houses of Belgium, Sweden, and Luxembourg, with exclusivity, discretion, and prices to match.
P. C. Hooftstraat 23, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BL, Netherlands
020-363--9141
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Oger

Museum District

Founded by Oger Lusink in 1989, this store takes "dressed to the nines" to a 10 in its self-proclaimed goal to "bring Latin style" to its clients. In addition to the house fashion collection, which is made in Italy, Oger offers all the top Italian mens- and womenswear brands. Some also find the handsome shop clerks to be a draw.

P. C. Hooftstraat 75-81, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BP, Netherlands
020-676–8695
www.oger.nl

Pauw Women Flagship Store

Museum District

Building on her family business's 50-year heritage, Madeleine Pauw's elegant designs are particularly suited for sophisticated women with a penchant for timeless, well-cut investment pieces. Visit the Pauw Mannen Luxury Tailoring store for men at Van Baerlestraat 88-90 (020/671--0967), just a few doors down; see the website for more locations.

Van Baerlestraat 72, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BA, Netherlands
020-671–7322
www.pauw.nl

Schaap & Citroen

Museum District

This venerable company offers an up-to-date collection of jewelry, watches, and luxury accessories from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, and Gianfranco Bigli, as well as their own Highlights Collection. Check the website for information on their Patek Philippe, Hublot, IWC, and Rolex boutiques, Diamonds Boutique, and Vintage Watches store.

The Society Shop

Museum District

This mainstay of the Museum District is a noted purveyor of all the sartorial classics that style- and status-conscious men aspire to, with made-to-measure suits and labels like Corneliani, Piacenza, Profuomo, and Scuderi.