Posted on: enero 1, 2026
World’s first museum of prostitution, also known as “Red Light Secrets” opened its doors in December 2013. Right on the famous street of Amsterdam’s Red Light District and in opposite of Cafe The Old Sailor.
Última actualización: 25 de marzo de 2026
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The Museum of Prostitution fills a gap by showing visitors what Amsterdam Red Light windows looks like from the inside and answering basic questions about the industry.
There are photo opportunities aplenty. For example; it offers two red illuminated windows with two stools behind it allowing visitors to sit in the windows themselves. Get yourself photographed while people on the streets are looking at you.
Experience what it feels like to stand in the windows. Flirt with people on the street. Learn more about legal prostitution. All the Museum of Prostitution.

Red Light Secrets — el museo de la prostitución — iluminado de noche en el Oudezijds Achterburgwal, en el Barrio Rojo de Ámsterdam. Foto propia, tomada por nuestro guía Martijn.

Amsterdam is famously open-minded when it come to prostitution. But since 2008 a bit of a tussle has ensued as the City of Amsterdam embarks on a plan to reduce to number of windows brothels.
Also, the local government wanted to have more variety in the area. The city says organized crime has entered the scene and must be stopped; many opponents say the city simply doesn’t like its reputation for sin. The result: many spaces in Amsterdam’s Red Light Districts are being converted to galleries, museums, shops, cafes and whatnot. This Museum of Prostitution is also part this plan, locally known as “project 1012” – which is the zipcode of the area.

La sala BDSM del museo de la prostitución Red Light Secrets — una de las exposiciones que explican el oficio. Fotografiada durante nuestra propia visita.
There used to be a few real window brothels on this spot but this since 2013 they have been replaced by the Museum of Prostitution. Most trabajadores sexuales in the Red Light District are not a huge fan of this, because for them this means less possibilities to rent a window. Also, the prices of the window brothels have increased the last few years due to the decrease in windows.

Dentro de Red Light Secrets: una habitación de trabajo recreada de un burdel de escaparate, con su ventana iluminada de rojo y su interior alicatado. Foto propia de nuestra propia visita.

Un lujoso dormitorio temático dentro del museo de la prostitución Red Light Secrets en Ámsterdam. Foto propia, tomada por nuestro guía Martijn.
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Red Light Secrets is located on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal. That’s the same street where one finds sex shows like Moulin Rouge and most red-lit windows.
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What an eye-opening read! I had no idea about the rich history and the stories behind the lives of those who worked in the Red Light District. The museum sounds like a fascinating place to gain a deeper understanding of this aspect of Amsterdam’s culture. Definitely adding this to my itinerary!