Nationaal Brilmuseum en Brillenwinkel, Amsterdam
The list of unique museums in Amsterdam keeps getting longer.
The list of unique museums in Amsterdam keeps getting longer. The Nationaal Brilmuseum en Brillenwinkel or National Museum of Spectacles showcases evolving styles of eyewear over 700 years over 2 floors of exhibits. It exhibits glasses worn by celebrities such as Buddy Holly, John Lennon, Elvis Costello, and Franz Schubert.
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About Nationaal Brilmuseum en Brillenwinkel
Gasthuismolensteeg 7, 1016 AM Amsterdam, Netherlands
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