Historical Attic Church in Amsterdam, Famous from 'My Oxford Year', Is Open to Visitors
Amsterdam, donderdag, 21 augustus 2025.
A hidden attic church in the heart of Amsterdam, known from the film ‘My Oxford Year’, really exists and can be visited. The church, also known as Our Lord in the Attic, was built in 1663 during a period when Catholicism was banned. The museum has seen an increase in visitors since the film, with about 10 per day, and even offers special tours for people with disabilities.
Historical Attic Church in Amsterdam, Famous from ‘My Oxford Year’, Is Open to Visitors
A hidden attic church in the heart of Amsterdam, known from the film ‘My Oxford Year’, really exists and can be visited. The church, also known as Our Lord in the Attic, was built in 1663 during a period when Catholicism was banned [1]. The museum has seen an increase in visitors since the film, with about 10 per day, and even offers special tours for people with disabilities [1].
The Church in the Film
In the film ‘My Oxford Year’ (Dutch: Een jaar met jou), actors Corey MyIchreest and Sofia Carson visit the church and refer to it as ‘Our Lord in the Attic’. Jaël Buteijn, a museum staff member, clarifies that the door used in the film does not even belong to their building. It is the door of a building across the canal and does not belong to the church at all [1].
Increase in Visitors
The museum has noticed a clear increase in visitors since the film. According to Jaël Buteijn, about 10 visitors per day are registered who cite the film as their reason for visiting. ‘It really helps with visitor numbers!’, says a museum staff member [1].
Special Accessibility
For visitors with disabilities, the museum offers special tours, including audio tours and virtual tours. For those with mobility issues or in wheelchairs, a virtual tour is available where a guide walks through the spaces and streams live video. A ticket is required to visit the attic church; museum year card holders can enter for free [1].
History and Construction
The attic church was built in 1663 on the orders of the Catholic merchant Jan Hartman. During the period when Catholicism was banned, the church could accommodate about 150 worshippers with benches on the sides and in the middle. The museum regularly shares images from filming days via Instagram, further stimulating interest in the church [1].