Musée des Secrets du Quartier Rouge

The Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam offers an intimate look behind the scenes of the city’s famous Red Light District and the world’s oldest profession. Housed in a former 17th century brothel in a historic canal house just around the corner from Amsterdam’s oldest church, it combines iconic location with vivid storytelling and atmosphere.​ Inside, you walk through realistic rooms and narrow corridors lit by striking red lights, hearing personal accounts from sex workers about their daily lives, challenges, and motivations. You can sit in a recreated red‑lit window to experience how it feels to be on display and learn how workers use body language and poses to attract clients. Exhibits also include examples of items used in the trade and an eye‑catching wall filled with anonymous confessions left by visitors from around the world, ranging from humorous to deeply personal.​ The museum encourages guests to explore at their own pace with an open mind, aiming to replace stereotypes with empathy and understanding. By the end of the visit, many visitors gain a new perspective and greater respect for the people behind this often‑misunderstood and heavily debated profession.