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space for temporary installations and the display of rare books from the collection. In addition, there is a reading room with approximately 2,000 modern books and several works of art, such as the 'Grail of
Amsterdam'. The museum offers daily guided tours of the museum and the exhibition. Monthly lunch concerts with conservatory musicians take place in the Grote Sael. Admission is free with a museum card/city pass/icom/Amsterdam City card.
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started it as a private library. In 1984, the library was opened to the general public and moved within
Amsterdam to the Bloemstraat. Ritman brought together Hermetic manuscripts and printed books, took care of the collection, and showed their importance to the world. Since the opening, the library
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