the Otherist

170 reviews

Leliegracht 6, 1015 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

www.otherist.com

+31203200420

About

the Otherist is a Store located at Leliegracht 6, 1015 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands. It has received 170 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-6PM
Tuesday11AM-6PM
Wednesday11AM-6PM
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday11AM-6PM
Sunday11AM-6PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of the Otherist: Leliegracht 6, 1015 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • the Otherist has 4.8 stars from 170 reviews

  • Store

  • "Tip from a fellow Spooky gal, this is not the Oddities shop you're looking for"

    "This is a really unique shop and worth your time to stop just to see the amazing preserved insects and butterflies from all over the world"

    "What an amazing hidden gem!! If u are into interesting butterfly's, insects and uneque gifts this is a MUST"

    "Loved this place"

    "Fabulous shop, a gift for a friend or a treat for yourself, Steven was exceptionally kind and patient while I made my choice which was not easy as there are so many beautiful and interesting items"

Reviews

  • Amber Y

Tip from a fellow Spooky gal, this is not the Oddities shop you're looking for. That is not to say this isn't a beautiful store. There are insect specimens and art pieces that definitely signify an oddity store, however this is much more...austere? It is reminiscent of a Restoration Hardware + oddities adjacent gift shop. If you're looking for taxidermy, there's a good spot in De Pijp. To see skeletal and medical specimens, check out Museum Vrolik. If you're looking to pick up cute housewares or a framed insect, this is the spot!

  • Matt Champlin

This is a really unique shop and worth your time to stop just to see the amazing preserved insects and butterflies from all over the world. Inside it's like a colorful museum full of amazingly beautiful butterflies. The shop also contains all manner of unique and handmade gifts for sale. The owner discussed with us how the people who preserve the insects do so in an environmentally sound manner and help preserve land while bringing knowledge and beauty to the public forefront.

  • Joshua Dallolio

What an amazing hidden gem!! If u are into interesting butterfly's, insects and uneque gifts this is a MUST. During my visit to Amsterdam I just happened to stumble upon this shop and thought it was AMAZING!! I found their range of goods to be fabulous and I fell in love with their huge veriaty of beautiful vibrant butterfly's and insects. Their was so much I would have loved to have brought!!!!! Amazingly displays!! Stunning shop!!

  • Grant Beehler

Loved this place. We didn't end up buying anything as we were worried it'd be destroyed on our flight home, however just a very cool and funky store. Lots of different beetle and butterfly specimens, and they are all beautifully arranged. They have other items as well like old apothecary equipment and glassware. If you're in Jordaan (perhaps headed to or from Anne Frank Museum) walk the extra few blocks and check this store out!

  • Sara Bradey

Fabulous shop, a gift for a friend or a treat for yourself, Steven was exceptionally kind and patient while I made my choice which was not easy as there are so many beautiful and interesting items. Very safely packaged for my long trip home also. Today’s purchase , tomorrow’s heirlooms. Thankyou

  • DH

Eclectic, artful, intelligent selection; THIS is the kind of store that makes a city unique. As I wandered the store, I saw curios and objects which spoke to the good judgment and taste of the owners. There is a vision here and it's worth your time. A not-miss store in Amsterdam.

  • Dylan Filkins

This is a nice funky little place to get someone a present that is out of the ordinary. I was able to find plenty of gifts that I could get friends here. Either that is a joke gift or a serious gift. The place tends to have more macab setting but the staff is friendly and nice!

  • H W

It's a treasure box in the heart of Amsterdam! Unique yet affordable handcrafted jewellery and pottery are also found here. Their customer service is excellent. 昆虫標本からポストカードやアクセサリーまで、見ているだけで楽しくなるアイテムが所狭しと並ぶちょっと特別なお店です。アンネ・クランクの家からほど近い運河沿いにあり、とても気さくなお店のオーナーが迎えてくれます。

  • Paul Mann

Cooky and quirky shop filled with all kinds of oddities. Real good fun if you're looking for a store to entertain as well as tempt. If you're into taxidermy and framed smaller animals like butterflies and bugs there is an extensive collection to be found here.

  • Tina Mini

Great and curious store with a lot of very interesting and beautiful pieces. It has everything from entomology boxes, to soaps, to art. It's a small store, with big prices but for the people with this type of interest, it's a shop worth a visit.

  • Sar a

Très chouette boutique dans un joli quartier d'amsterdam, où j'ai trouvé une jolie illustration de papillon que je cherchais depuis longtemps. En plus, le gérant de la boutique est très sympa ! J'y retournerai si je reviens dans cette ville !

  • Tim Readings

What a find! Some very beautiful products presented like a tiny steam punk museum of curios. A great place to find an unusual if slightly macabre gift. The owner was friendly and happy to have a chat.

  • Joseph Holley

Really excellent gothic/romantic horror stuff in a nice space. Great selection of beetles and butterflies mounted very nicely for hanging. A bit pricey but some really fun and beautiful items.

  • Jennifer L

Joshua was so kind and so interesting to talk to when we were at the Otherist. We went in multiple times on the trip and got a few things for our ‘curiosity cabinet’ at home. Thank you! …

  • Marta Szczepanska

I love this shop. First time I found it whilst in Amsterdam I just opened my mouth and did not know where to look. My Morpho aurora was purchased 8 years ago and it still is looking beautiful.

  • Reuben Cohn

Pretty cool little shop! I wish there were a few more unique items, as many of the items for sale look mass-produced. But their selection is great for gifts or oddities for around the house.

  • Luke Thorburn

Incredibly cool shop for browsing, but not much at the lower end of the price range and impractical for travellers who will need to get things through quarantine on their return journey.

  • Timothy Keefe

This is the very best gift shop in Amsterdam. The framed insects and other ephemera are truly wonderful and not something you see anywhere else. Make sure to stop when you are visiting.

  • siobhan wall

A Fascinating place. But don't treat it as a museum - buy something! Small independent shops like the Otherist need our custom. Even if you just pick up a birthday card for someone....

  • MikeG

Exactly the kind of store I'd want to visit when in a city. A great range of goods that all seem to have a story, something you can't quite get anywhere else. Glad to have found it.

  • Lindsey Davidson

Beautiful hand made glass blown Christmas ornaments in all shapes and sizes. Be prepared to splurge for these tempting shiny trinkets, because it’s all rather pricy.

  • Marcus Studsinski

Sehr interessantes Geschäft mit außergewöhnlicher Ware. Selbst ohne Geld in der Tasche lohnt sich ein Besuch, alleine um die feilgebotenen Waren zu betrachten.

  • Jennifer Callans

A very cool art and home goods shop! Lovely prints, intriguing ceramic pieces, jewelry, lots and lots of cool stuff. Definitely worth a visit!

  • Ondine De Malefète

Très belle boutique, entre le musée et le cabinet de curiosités, cela vaut le détour ! Le vendeur est très sympathique et pleins de conseils.

  • Amy Redston

Absolutely gorgeous shop with the most AMAZING gentleman that owns the store. So passionate and helpful with beautiful collections!

  • Nuno Cruz

Great selection of decorative household items, quite rare and unique. With very attentive staff. My only drawback is the prices.

  • layoftheland78

Very odd cabinet of curiosities for gifts. A large choice of preserved insects but not only. The place is wonderful to look at.

  • Anna Georgikopoulou

I love this place! Very interesting product range, friendly team, perfect service both in the store and through the web-shop!

  • Matthew May

Great shop to get any scientist excited, especially go check out the mechanised insects that artist Mike Libby has made!

  • Gui Santos

Beautiful shop! It is an incredible experience just exploring the shop, seems like out came out of a Lovecraft book!

  • Elisa I

Negozio curato e con oggetti ricercati! Bellissimo e particolare,ottima anche l'accoglienza. Consiglio una visita!

  • William Oliver

Love this shop, everytime I travel to Amsterdam I visit. Friendly atmosphere, great merchandise, amazing shop!

  • Paul Draskovich

The best shop in Amsterdam to find something that is quite different and unique for yourself or for a gift.

  • Julian R

Great place with many curious beautiful home decor items. Excellent customer service from the store owner.

  • Homemade_ killer5

Great specimens & oddities nothing like you've ever seen before!! Really nice and customer friendly owner

  • Joe Fenton

Lovely little shop with lots of scientific instruments for sale ranging from radiometers to glass eyes!

  • 廖曉光

A lot of interesting products made by real artists. Many products are original design. Worth to visit.

  • Richard Osburn

Fantastic specimens sold by a vendor who loves what he sells and makes sure the source is ethical.

  • Linda

Man kann hier einige interessante und besondere Stücke finden. Es lohnt sich mal vorbeizuschauen.

  • Sean Willems

Great place. Perfect for gifts for others or yourself and a very pleasant and helpful owner.

  • Rob Wedge

Amazing hidden gem, full of delightful curios and an astounding array of insect taxidermy

  • Il Giovane

Nice and friendly people there, good and odd variety of goods to buy, love that shop

  • Isklim 07

Very Nice shop with a unique vibe! Worth the detour! Very kind and helpful owners!

  • Alex Cabral

Lovely unique shop and friendly clerk to help pick out an amazing gift or souvenir

  • frank barning

Sceneric shop/street this part of Amsterdam is something you must visit/see.

  • Bianca Vrind

Beautiful shop with unique accessoires, and above all super friendly staff!

  • Woddy Wodka

One of the nicest place in A'DAM! Can stay day's inside... See you soon!!

  • Koschei

I can go total bankrupt in this shop. Person in the shop is super sweet

  • Carlos Martin

Un lugar con objetos unicos. Abtenerse los no amantes de la Entomologia

  • Sally Johnston

Beautifully curated ship of curios inspired by nature. Dreamy and dark

  • nicolas joly

Super magasin. Décorations et objets insolites magnifiques. J'ai adoré

  • Andrea Walz

Eintreten in eine andere Welt! Unbeschreiblich! & supernette Verkäufer

  • Tobias Blaschke

This store has very unusual but uniquely beautiful interior to offer.

  • Elizabeth Bouchet

Beautiful shop and the owner is so interesting. A beautiful human XXX

  • Anna

Some things are quite nice, but the real butterflies are a no go!!!!

  • Gabi Stauß

Wer das außergewöhnliche sucht, ist hier richtig! Einfach klasse!

  • Caitlin Hanson

Really interesting shop with unusual pieces and intriguing finds!

  • Gregory Tallieu

Amazing cabinet of curiosities ! I wanted to buy everything !!!

  • Jan Veenekamp

Erg leuke winkel om een leuk en vooralapart cadeau te vinden

  • Lzz K.

Wunderschöner außergewöhnlicher Laden, superliebe Besitzer!

  • Gonzalo Martínez

Uno de mis lugares favoritos en Amsterdam (y en el mundo)

  • Scott Dodson

Super unique destination shop in the heart of Amsterdam.

  • Mathias Telling Foged

Beautiful little store with lots of unique stuff.

  • Abbey Vanover

Very unique collection of items, friendly owner.

  • Tia Chana

Brilliant shop full of fairly priced curiosities

  • Kent Botsford

The unusual is the norm here lots of butterflies

  • Kimberley Foster

Amazing little shop full of beautiful creatures

  • Juanjo

Curiosidades muy especiales. Trato encantador.

  • Raul Mandras

Not for all the wallets but super cool store

  • Richie King

A very elegant and eclectic selection...!!

  • Tessa Kok

Quirky shop full of beautiful treasures

  • Chris Clarke

Very cool and unique store. Must see

  • James Sherwin-Smith

Awesome, quirky gifts and trinkets

  • Keiron Brand

Great place for interesting gifts

  • Fieke Flier

Bijzonder winkeltje met curiosa

  • k

Pricey but beautiful stuff

  • Ma'ion

Great place for curiosity

  • leon Liu

古灵精怪且有趣的礼物店,包含动植物标本、骨骼等

  • RH H

非常有趣的商店 各种动植物标本和艺术品

  • Jennifer H.

Wunderschöne Sachen

  • Jeffrey Belles

één woord: magisch

  • Shayna Christie

Very cool shop.

  • Wayne Massie

Fantastic shop!

  • Kat

  • Leo E

Exceptional

  • Patricia Otis

Interesting

  • Ishay karni

Cool stuff

  • Edwin Seijsener

Supershop

  • 田中崇洋

Awesome!

  • Laurens Arends

Awesome!

  • Tom Bassman

Top!

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