Huis Marseille
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Huis Marseille is a photography museum in Amsterdam. Established in 1999, it was the first museum in the Netherlands devoted exclusively to photography as an art form. The museum is housed in two 17th-century monumental canal houses at Keizersgracht 401, dating from 1665, and is located within the Canal District, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The museum offers a diverse exhibition program and stands out for the unique historical ambiance of its two seventeenth-century canal houses. Many original details have been preserved, including ceiling paintings, stucco work, marble finishes, and a Louis XIV-style room featuring a red interior; the building was restored and the museum extended into the adjacent building in 2007–2013.
Huis Marseille deviates from the traditional "white cube" layout. Its authentic, light-filled spaces enhance the presentation and experience of the photographic works. In addition, the museum features a photography library, a specialized photobook store, and a canal garden with a historic garden house.
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