Health & Social Care Trips To Amsterdam

Dementia Care Home

Vreugdehof is a care home for people with dementia, which prides itself on its high standards of care, kind attitude and high quality medical treatment.

Featuring a beautiful garden with a pond, pergolas and spacious terrace where citizens can enjoy breath of fresh air, enjoy the sun and listen to classical music; this forward-thinking care home lives by a series of refreshingly warm-hearted values. 

This home even has a ‘snuggle-street’ to make the life of the residents more relaxed and fulfilling. This street consists of themed rooms which are built to stimulate the senses of the residents with light, incense, warm and cold objects and music.

The visit consists of a two hour tour of the care home, with insight to ‘snuggle-street’ and a wider look at the nature of elderly care in the Netherlands.

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Red Light District

The Red Light District is a labyrinth of medieval alleyways, making up the inner-city area locally known as De Wallen.

Operating as a major trading harbour since the Middle Ages, Amsterdam quickly became a magnet for the it's most popular profession.

As early as the 1300s, women carrying red lanterns met sailors near the port, triggering a flood of bars, clubs and entertainment venues into the area, that are still thriving today.

There are numerous museums located in the area to visit; including the Sex Museum and Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum. 

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Homlessness Walking Tour

You can embark on a city walk guided by former homeless individuals, which gives students insights into how people find themselves homeless and how they survived the city streets of Amsterdam when homeless.

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NVVE - Dutch Voluntary Euthanasia Society

NVVE provides information, consultation and education about euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands.

The organisation was founded in 1973 as result of a public outcry concerning the courtcase of Doctor Postma, who was found guilty of voluntary euthanasia and received a suspended sentence.

Following this event, the Dutch public argued that a doctor should be able to terminate life of someone upon their request. A small but powerful group bonded together to support Postma and push legal rights for euthanasia, resulting in the formation of the NVVE.

On visiting, your students will follow a lecture about the NVVE, euthanasia and the law in the Netherlands.

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Hash Marijuana and Hemp Museum

The Hash Marijuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam is the oldest and most important museum in the world dedicated to Cannabis Sativa L., otherwise known as hemp or marijuana.

The museum manages and exhibits a unique collection that encompasses all aspects of cannabis, functions as a knowledge centre, facilitates scientific research and plays an important informative role. 

The plant has a long history, many different applications and everyone has an opinion; but current beliefs and knowledge can often be based on assumptions, opinions or anti-cannabis propaganda. 

Therefore, the museum aims to provide impartial factual information about this controversial plant, so that visitors can discover more about the versatility of Cannabis Sativa L. and reach their own opinions.

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Sex Worker Information Center

The Sex Worker Information Centre aims to make it easier for people to talk openly about sex work and create public respect for sex workers.

The purpose of the walking tour is not only to tell people more about the Red Light District, but also to explain more about the sex industry in the neighbourhood and help others understand and respect sex workers.

There is also a possibility for school classes to do a lecture about sex work without the tour. These talks will be done by someone with experience in the sex industry and students are welcome to ask questions.

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Dementia Care Home

Vreugdehof is a care home for people with dementia, which prides itself on its high standards of care, kind attitude and high quality medical treatment.

Featuring a beautiful garden with a pond, pergolas and spacious terrace where citizens can enjoy breath of fresh air, enjoy the sun and listen to classical music; this forward-thinking care home lives by a series of refreshingly warm-hearted values. 

This home even has a ‘snuggle-street’ to make the life of the residents more relaxed and fulfilling. This street consists of themed rooms which are built to stimulate the senses of the residents with light, incense, warm and cold objects and music.

The visit consists of a two hour tour of the care home, with insight to ‘snuggle-street’ and a wider look at the nature of elderly care in the Netherlands.

Enquire about this trip

Red Light District

The Red Light District is a labyrinth of medieval alleyways, making up the inner-city area locally known as De Wallen.

Operating as a major trading harbour since the Middle Ages, Amsterdam quickly became a magnet for the it's most popular profession.

As early as the 1300s, women carrying red lanterns met sailors near the port, triggering a flood of bars, clubs and entertainment venues into the area, that are still thriving today.

There are numerous museums located in the area to visit; including the Sex Museum and Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum. 

Enquire about this trip

Homlessness Walking Tour

You can embark on a city walk guided by former homeless individuals, which gives students insights into how people find themselves homeless and how they survived the city streets of Amsterdam when homeless.

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NVVE - Dutch Voluntary Euthanasia Society

NVVE provides information, consultation and education about euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands.

The organisation was founded in 1973 as result of a public outcry concerning the courtcase of Doctor Postma, who was found guilty of voluntary euthanasia and received a suspended sentence.

Following this event, the Dutch public argued that a doctor should be able to terminate life of someone upon their request. A small but powerful group bonded together to support Postma and push legal rights for euthanasia, resulting in the formation of the NVVE.

On visiting, your students will follow a lecture about the NVVE, euthanasia and the law in the Netherlands.

Enquire about this trip

Hash Marijuana and Hemp Museum

The Hash Marijuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam is the oldest and most important museum in the world dedicated to Cannabis Sativa L., otherwise known as hemp or marijuana.

The museum manages and exhibits a unique collection that encompasses all aspects of cannabis, functions as a knowledge centre, facilitates scientific research and plays an important informative role. 

The plant has a long history, many different applications and everyone has an opinion; but current beliefs and knowledge can often be based on assumptions, opinions or anti-cannabis propaganda. 

Therefore, the museum aims to provide impartial factual information about this controversial plant, so that visitors can discover more about the versatility of Cannabis Sativa L. and reach their own opinions.

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Sex Worker Information Center

The Sex Worker Information Centre aims to make it easier for people to talk openly about sex work and create public respect for sex workers.

The purpose of the walking tour is not only to tell people more about the Red Light District, but also to explain more about the sex industry in the neighbourhood and help others understand and respect sex workers.

There is also a possibility for school classes to do a lecture about sex work without the tour. These talks will be done by someone with experience in the sex industry and students are welcome to ask questions.

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Palais op de Dam

• View on Map

For more than 200 years, the Royal Palace Amsterdam has been one of the residences of the Dutch head of state. The Palace is the official reception palace of King Willem-Alexander and it is open to visitors!

School groups are welcome in the Royal Palace Amsterdam without a guided tour. There is no charge for an independent visit. Groups must register in advance. A free assignment booklet has been developed for secondary education students for the Moral Masters exhibition.

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Rijksmuseum

• View on Map

The Rijksmuseum is home to over 400 masterpieces that are dedicated to arts, crafts and history. All the pieces in the museum tell the story of economic and political wonders of Holland’s Golden Age. Some of the work on display includes ‘The Kitchen Maid’ by Vermeer as well as Stein’s interpretations of daily life.

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Anne Frank Museum

• View on Map

When visiting the Anne Frank museum students are given the opportunity to see exactly how the family lived. The rooms of the Secret Annex have been maintained in their original state and Otto’s former office has been restored to the style and atmosphere of the hiding period – giving students an authentic experience of the Anne Frank museum.

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Canal Cruise

A canal cruise is the best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The waterways pass all of the main tourist attractions, including the Anne Frank house and the Rijksmuseum.

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Johan Cruyff Arena

• View on Map

Home to Ajax, students can take a tour of the Johan Cruyff Arena – including the players tunnel, changing rooms, the pitch and the museum.

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Rembrandthuis Museum

• View on Map

Rembrandt is one of the most famous painters of European history and the most important in Dutch history. The museum provides a complete outline of Rembrandt's life and work including four of his original etching plates.

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Palais op de Dam

• View on Map

For more than 200 years, the Royal Palace Amsterdam has been one of the residences of the Dutch head of state. The Palace is the official reception palace of King Willem-Alexander and it is open to visitors!

School groups are welcome in the Royal Palace Amsterdam without a guided tour. There is no charge for an independent visit. Groups must register in advance. A free assignment booklet has been developed for secondary education students for the Moral Masters exhibition.

Enquire about this trip

Rijksmuseum

• View on Map

The Rijksmuseum is home to over 400 masterpieces that are dedicated to arts, crafts and history. All the pieces in the museum tell the story of economic and political wonders of Holland’s Golden Age. Some of the work on display includes ‘The Kitchen Maid’ by Vermeer as well as Stein’s interpretations of daily life.

Enquire about this trip

Anne Frank Museum

• View on Map

When visiting the Anne Frank museum students are given the opportunity to see exactly how the family lived. The rooms of the Secret Annex have been maintained in their original state and Otto’s former office has been restored to the style and atmosphere of the hiding period – giving students an authentic experience of the Anne Frank museum.

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Canal Cruise

A canal cruise is the best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The waterways pass all of the main tourist attractions, including the Anne Frank house and the Rijksmuseum.

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Johan Cruyff Arena

• View on Map

Home to Ajax, students can take a tour of the Johan Cruyff Arena – including the players tunnel, changing rooms, the pitch and the museum.

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Rembrandthuis Museum

• View on Map

Rembrandt is one of the most famous painters of European history and the most important in Dutch history. The museum provides a complete outline of Rembrandt's life and work including four of his original etching plates.

Enquire about this trip