ENTR – The Botermarkt 1675 in VR (Pilot)

⭐ Walk together through Amsterdam as it was 350 years ago and experience in Virtual Reality The Botermarkt of 1675, the present-day Rembrandtplein. In honor of 750 years of Amsterdam, we bring this historic place and the market that once took place there back to life. Using the latest VR technology, see, hear, and experience the city as it once was. Not just watching, but walking, discovering, and experiencing together.

❗Please note: this is a pilot. Duration: 15 minutes.❗

Highlights
🕰️ Experience Amsterdam as it was in 1675 – right in the middle of the Botermarkt, the present-day Rembrandtplein.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 See what daily life really looked like for an ordinary citizen in 17th century Amsterdam.
🌊 Walk along the canals that were still under construction, trade on the Dam, and take a look inside the houses of the past.
🎧 Step literally into history thanks to the latest VR technology. No guide. No audience. You are the Amsterdammer.
⚡ Enjoy a unique immersive experience lasting 15 minutes. Perfect for locals and history lovers.

General Info
📅 Date: choose your option directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: De Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square in the Eggertzaal – Eggertstraat 8, 1012 NP
👤 Age: from 12 years old
♿ The location is on the first floor. There is an elevator, but the location has limited wheelchair accessibility
❓ More information can be found here

Description
In September 1675, the Botermarkt, now Rembrandtplein, was bustling with a lively market. 350 years later, we bring this unique moment back to the heart of Amsterdam.

Using the latest VR technology, step into a world where history and innovation come together. Experience the sounds, colors, and hustle of the Botermarkt, meet characters from that era, and see how Amsterdammers gathered to celebrate, trade, and simply enjoy themselves. Every detail — from language to atmosphere — is historically accurate and tangible. You stand right in the middle of the story and influence how it unfolds with your choices.

This pilot is the first step in a series of new VR experiences that bring Amsterdam’s history back to life. Created especially to celebrate 750 years of Amsterdam, this short but intense experience invites you to discover the city in a completely new way: not from the sidelines, but right in the action. You move freely through the space and literally become part of history.

Buy your tickets now for The Botermarkt 1675 in VR (Pilot)!