A special mention; on the Museumplein, the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum come together. Stroll among the Rijksmuseum and settle down in the grass to look at people enjoying the sun. Visit Amsterdam in the winter months? Rent a pair of skates and make use of the small but cozy ice rink on the square.
On the side of the van Baerlestraat (the side of the supermarket) you will also see the beautiful Concert Hall. Are you looking for a great (dining) bar in this neighborhood? Choose Café Wildschut at Roelof Hartplein 1-3; if you stand facing the Concert hall, you go to the Van Baerlestraat (runs in between the Concert Hall and the Museum Square) to the left. Within 500 meters you will find the pub on your left, a nice place with more locals than tourists.