Museum Our Lord in the Attic

From Museum to Historic House. In 2012 the church will be entirely refurbished. While until recently, cupboards were converted into showcases to display art, now the process is being reversed: the showcases have been removed and the cupboards are once again cupboards. The idea is to restore the church’s original function and this is the guideline for the restoration. Visitors will experience the building as it was when it served as a parish church. Colour, light and interior will soon exude the atmosphere of the period in which the last regular masses were celebrated at the church, in the late 19th century.During the final stage of restoration in 2012 not all the museum collection will be on display. A free audio tour is available explaining the various museum rooms. A 19th-century narrative in the church, and a 17th-century narrative in the Sael and the Canal Room.

Museum Our Lord in the Attic (Ons'Lieve Heer op Solder) is one of the oldest museums in Amsterdam. And perhaps the most surprising: a 17thcentury residential home with a hidden Catholic church in the attic. Jan Hartman built the church between 1661 and 1663. In the museum living and working in 17th century Amsterdam can be experienced in several historical rooms.