Electric Ladyland - the First Museum of Fluorescent Art
Electric Ladyland - the First Museum of Fluorescent Art
Electric Ladyland - the First Museum of Fluorescent Art
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Museum as of May 10, 2017 is now "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY." Appointments made only through: electricladyland appointy. Museum open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Museum Tours everyday at: 2:00 - 3:00PM 3:00 - 4:00PM 4:00 - 5:00PM 5:00 - 6:00PM Please bring appointment confirmation to the Museum. Door is Locked 15 minutes after the hourly start of each tour. No Suntan Lotion in Museum.
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catrin0211
Bridgend, UK2 contributions
Mar 2020
Coming all the way from the UK, we thought we would plan to see the Electric Lady.
They were able to fit us in with no appointment and late notice. We had to take our shoes off and climb down into the basement. We thought this was exciting. Our excitement soon disintegrated when we realised the art museum we paid €5 for was a small single room with one UV psychedelic sculptor.
The guy was very knowledgeable, however, we only managed to stay there for 10 minutes as staying down there for 45 minutes would be merely impossible.
I respect the hustle, however, I definitely wouldn’t call it a museum.
Some advice, I reckon hang up some of your paint work downstairs.
They were able to fit us in with no appointment and late notice. We had to take our shoes off and climb down into the basement. We thought this was exciting. Our excitement soon disintegrated when we realised the art museum we paid €5 for was a small single room with one UV psychedelic sculptor.
The guy was very knowledgeable, however, we only managed to stay there for 10 minutes as staying down there for 45 minutes would be merely impossible.
I respect the hustle, however, I definitely wouldn’t call it a museum.
Some advice, I reckon hang up some of your paint work downstairs.
Written March 12, 2020
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Since you stayed 10 WHOLE MINUTES in the museum for the 45 minute tour, then you are a typical expert on what you saw. The half of the museum that you ignored, and didn't even see the demonstration on, was 1,000 kilos of grey minerals that become the Colors of Fluorescent paint when the lights get turned off and the UV lamps get turned on. You have about as much interest and patience as a Baby.
Written March 13, 2020
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Jan B
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
Apr 2022
I booked 5 weeks in advance and paid entry for 2 persons. Only 2 hours before opening I got a cancellation email - very unprofessional. I saw this email a short time after we tried to visit the museum. We waited at the opening time with several people (approx 10) at the museum. They also did not know that their booking was cancelled. The same day I wrote an email to request a refund because we could not visit the museum. Today, a month later, I am still waiting for my refund !
Written May 16, 2022
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Fergus D
5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Essentially you are paying for access to a basement with some quite interesting things to look at relating to fleurescense . It is one small room and explanations are given on each of the items around the room.
To enter you climb down a steep set of stairs. Not suitable for small children or the elderly. If you are claustrophobic you should avoid it.
I did find it quite interesting but for €7.50 I don’t feel it was worth it. 4 or 5 Euro would have been okay. Don’t quite understand all the 5 star reviews.
To enter you climb down a steep set of stairs. Not suitable for small children or the elderly. If you are claustrophobic you should avoid it.
I did find it quite interesting but for €7.50 I don’t feel it was worth it. 4 or 5 Euro would have been okay. Don’t quite understand all the 5 star reviews.
Written April 13, 2023
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Lauren CMED
6 contributions
Apr 2022
the photos are very misleading makes it seem like a full museum. Its a scary underground tiny basement that is terrifying to climb in and out of on a slippery ladder and has 1 piece of art. The art is amazing but thats it and a few posters. They also make you wear their dirty socks. If the description said what it was I wouldn't have been disappointed. If you are scared of heights and ladders (me) I would not recommend.
Written May 25, 2022
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Lynsey
London, UK2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Confirmed our booking the day before directly with Nick but turned up at 2pm to a locked door. There were several other people waiting. We rang the doorbell, knocked multiple times and called the phone number a few times, which went to answer machine after two rings. It was pouring with rain so we gave up after 15 minutes.
We received no cancellation email from Nick and no explanation as of yet. It's not a great way to treat paying customers and looking at previous reviews it seems like a frequent occurrence. Pretty rude really!
Don't waste your time!
We received no cancellation email from Nick and no explanation as of yet. It's not a great way to treat paying customers and looking at previous reviews it seems like a frequent occurrence. Pretty rude really!
Don't waste your time!
Written January 3, 2020
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What is Rude is a member of the "Telephone Generation" like yourself writing that No Cancellation Emails had been received - when you and every one of these "Waste of Time" complainers had received a Cancellation Email Automatically from Appointy. Again, Every cancellation has a Cancellation Email Automatically sent from Appointy whether you want it or not, or in your case, whether you look at your emails or not. Amazing that you and all the other "Waste of Time" complainers who are physically fused to your smartphones Did Not see the cancellation emails sent to you automatically from Appointy - when you look at your phones 125 times an hour - waited outside for no reason, and then complained on this site that you didn't receive cancellation emails(!) One Artist who is 62 years old built and runs this museum for twenty years -myself- and when he is sick he cancels appointments, and for the tenth time: Cancellation Emails are Automatically sent by Appointy to all visitors who made an appointment.
Written January 8, 2020
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Georgie
8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Can’t remember how I came across this but remember thinking it’s €5, looks pretty cool, why not?!
You reserve a place online and pay when you arrive! It’s a small area but crammed packed of objects.
The owner was absolutely lovely! His character matched his collection to a T! Very informative and if you’re there to listen, he’ll keep talking!
I appreciate this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, so if you like different types or artwork, are open to seeing and experiencing something not so common and are interested in possibly learning something new, check this out! It’ll only take 45mins - 1hr out of your day. If nothing else, you get some really colourful pictures!!!
You reserve a place online and pay when you arrive! It’s a small area but crammed packed of objects.
The owner was absolutely lovely! His character matched his collection to a T! Very informative and if you’re there to listen, he’ll keep talking!
I appreciate this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, so if you like different types or artwork, are open to seeing and experiencing something not so common and are interested in possibly learning something new, check this out! It’ll only take 45mins - 1hr out of your day. If nothing else, you get some really colourful pictures!!!
Written January 15, 2020
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Fettucine
Reading, PA149 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Planned our afternoon around arriving here....business closed. No cancelation notice. Nobody here Wasted our precious time on a short trip to Amsterdam. Read the reviews. Common occurrence. Bad attitude, rude and inconsiderate. Don't waste your money or time....like we did
Written May 25, 2024
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Sophie H
12 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
I booked for me and my partner to visit the Electric ladyland museum at 2 in the afternoon. We were both very excited and only in Amsterdam for a few days but didn’t want to miss out on this experience so I made sure I booked in advance and had a confirmation email.
On the day of the booking at 11am I had an email from the Electric Ladyland to remind me of the booking, this just made us more excited.
We left in plenty of time and travelled across the city to get to the venue, when we turned up their were 8 other people waiting. It was 2.10 and the venue was still closed, then my phone went off with an email from Electric Ladyland to say my booking had been cancelled!!! I turned and a few of the others in the group all had the same email. I think it’s terrible that they thought it was acceptable to let us know after our booking time especially when we travelled quite a way and we were very disappointed. Their was no explanation in the email.
I do understand that sometimes things can happen unexpectedly but they didn’t even offer us a rebook option or refund, very disappointing.
On the day of the booking at 11am I had an email from the Electric Ladyland to remind me of the booking, this just made us more excited.
We left in plenty of time and travelled across the city to get to the venue, when we turned up their were 8 other people waiting. It was 2.10 and the venue was still closed, then my phone went off with an email from Electric Ladyland to say my booking had been cancelled!!! I turned and a few of the others in the group all had the same email. I think it’s terrible that they thought it was acceptable to let us know after our booking time especially when we travelled quite a way and we were very disappointed. Their was no explanation in the email.
I do understand that sometimes things can happen unexpectedly but they didn’t even offer us a rebook option or refund, very disappointing.
Written February 15, 2018
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bswiss11
Copenhagen, Denmark6 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
Okay, I don't know if everyone who wrote a review for this place was high on shrooms or something when they went in, but I went 2 weeks ago and I still have no idea what I witnessed. It was only worth the 5 euro because of how unbelievably hilarious it was, and a story I will tell the rest of my life, but is everyone else being serious? I'm actually not sure.... Nick absolutely knows his stuff, but when he got into talking about fluorescent rocks from New Jersey he kind of lost me..not to mention ending the tour with "This was painted by Leon Hendrix, brother of Jimi Hendrix" and then walking back to his desk. I had no idea if it was over or what! So ridiculous, but if you're not into the psychedelics and just want a hilarious story to tell upon your arrival home I would absolutely recommend it
Written May 22, 2013
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Pia E
4 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Awful!
A few days ago I was excited to visit the museum. I went there and no-one paid attention to me or explained anything about the museum. So I left and came back an hour later with a friend. This time a woman bothered to quickly explain the process to us, with no real enthusiasm. We descendent down the narrow stairs and were quickly disappointed by the sight. The museum is small, just a basement, nothing can be read since it is written in small letters in the dark room, most stuff was very old or hidden. "The tour", which involved the owner mumbling something in English very quietly, so no-one can hear or understand, continued for 15 minutes. After that he decided he doesn't feel well and left the room. So the tour which was supposed to last 1 hour ended quickly and we were all completely shocked. In the end, nobody even apologised or offered compensation, so we left confused, shocked and angry. Would definitely not reccomend it. Too far, too small, too old and awful customer service.
A few days ago I was excited to visit the museum. I went there and no-one paid attention to me or explained anything about the museum. So I left and came back an hour later with a friend. This time a woman bothered to quickly explain the process to us, with no real enthusiasm. We descendent down the narrow stairs and were quickly disappointed by the sight. The museum is small, just a basement, nothing can be read since it is written in small letters in the dark room, most stuff was very old or hidden. "The tour", which involved the owner mumbling something in English very quietly, so no-one can hear or understand, continued for 15 minutes. After that he decided he doesn't feel well and left the room. So the tour which was supposed to last 1 hour ended quickly and we were all completely shocked. In the end, nobody even apologised or offered compensation, so we left confused, shocked and angry. Would definitely not reccomend it. Too far, too small, too old and awful customer service.
Written September 28, 2018
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Next time you come to Amsterdam go to the "Anne Frank House" - it's much better suited to your cosmic state of mind(!) In short: Piss Off!
Written November 15, 2018
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panickst71
Manchester, United Kingdom
Am I best going to your museum stoned out of my tree??
Written January 31, 2018
Listen, this is a loaded question - these Q&A get published, and I like living a peaceful life, so come to the museum inspired to see the brightest Colors your ever saw in your life.
Written February 1, 2018
To the owner, I've been trying to book an appointment via phone and email. Do you have appointments for today please?
Written January 6, 2018
Hello, All reservations for the museum are through: electricladyland.appointy
Written January 15, 2018
I am travelling to Amsterdam next month and really want to come see this! I'm trying online to find how I book an appointment time but can't find anything, is there a link I could be sent to get to this website or if anyone knows what I need to type in? Don't know if I'm just being stupid or not haha!
Thank you in advance.
Written July 25, 2017
I didn't make an appointment. But they did say during busy time, it's best to make an appointment. Try electric-lady-land. Put com at the end.
Written July 26, 2017
Hi, we are coming to Amsterdam with our young children. Is the art in the museum appropriate for kids (i.e. is the original version of the Electric Ladyland cover on display--the one with all the naked women) or anything like that? They are fairly young. I think they would love the art but I don't want it to be uncomfortable for them.
Thanks!
Written March 17, 2017
Hello, There are no photos that are off-color, such as the 'naked' LP cover, or anything like that, but children have to be supervised during their time in the museum, because it is an environment with buttons to press as well as areas with large mirrors installed. Half the museum is a collection of 1,000 lbs of Fluorescent minerals that are viewed under black lights in the dark also.
Thanks
Written March 17, 2017
Hello Nick. Your art looks amazing and id love to experience your museum,im whipping over for one day on oct 25th,is there any bookings or resevations in place to gauruntee entrance. cheers Ian
Written October 8, 2015
Sorry Ian, But I've been crazy renovating the museum the last weeks and may have forgotten your question. We are opened Tues-Sat, so make sure it's an open day for the museum, plus there are no reservations, just come after 13:30 and with enough time to see the Museum before closing time of 18:00 (it takes about 45min-1 hour to see everything)
Thanks,
Nick
Written October 14, 2015
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