The House with the Heads on Keizersgracht 123 in Amsterdam is more than a historic building. For centuries, it has been a place where knowledge, creativity, and the life of the spirit converge. Named after the six Roman deities carved into its façade, the house has long attracted free thinkers, collectors, and patrons of the arts. Once home to Lodewijk (or Louis) de Geer and his son Laurens, it housed an extensive library, parts of which have now returned. Today, the house is the living heart of the Embassy of the Free Mind and the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica. As a monument, it safeguards intellectual heritage while remaining open and alive, inviting visitors into a continuum of thought that links past inquiry with present reflection.

Furniture & Layout

Our 80m² Garden has the capacity for up to 80 guests for a standing reception, and 40 for a seated dinner. It is as suited to celebrations as it is to workshops, lunches and gatherings. In warmer months, our Garden transforms into one of the most memorable event spaces in the city, with the historic House with the Heads as its backdrop. Weddings, summer receptions, team days, or simply a dinner under open sky, the Garden adapts gracefully to each. Capacity: Standing Reception - 80 pax Dinner - 40 pax Price: Starting at €350 per hour. Half day and full day rates available.

Set up & Vendor access window

House Rules

Please respect the place, take care of the furniture, and have a wonderful time!