Allard Pierson Museum of Antiquities

The Allard Pierson is Amsterdam's archaeological museum, gathering artefacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the wider Mediterranean world. Visitors single out the Egyptian cabinet with its mummies and jewellery, the Greek and Roman pottery, and a notable coin collection.

Reviewers say it is bigger than it looks from outside and rarely busy, which makes for an unhurried visit. The cafe is a draw in its own right, popular as a quiet spot to sit with a book.

Its modest entry price and short visit length suit a morning or early-afternoon stop in the centre.