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

The Grote Zaal is the grandest space in the House with the Heads: a 77m² hall that has hosted thinkers, musicians, and visionaries for centuries. With a capacity for up to 100 guests, it lends itself equally to lectures, concerts, dinners, and standing receptions. Original architectural details sit alongside a full audiovisual setup including screen, speakers, laptop, and livestream capability. Ideal for a lecture, large gathering or hosting an evening that calls for something genuinely special, the Grote Zaal delivers presence and atmosphere in equal measure. Capacity: Theatre - 60 pax Standing & Reception - 100 pax Sit-down dinner - 40 pax Equipment: - 1 LCD screen with HDMI cable and clicker - Laptop - Speakers - Livestream (including personnel)