Our colonial inheritance in Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Permanent activity

Our Colonial Inheritance

Interactive program about the connection between the present and the past

Explore how the Netherlands' history of slavery affects your life and that of your classmates

What’s the programme?

In Our Colonial Inheritance, you will explore how the Netherlands' history of slavery affects your life and that of your classmates. Learn about the origins of racism and what a bag of chips or a jar of peanut butter has to do with the colonial past. You will hear remarkable stories from people who resisted against colonialism and slavery. Build the Privilege Pyramid together and become aware of your own privileges. Be inspired by people who are striving in different ways to create a better world. Which way suits you best?

Practical information

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Time slot: 11.00 h | 13.15 h
  • Subject: history, world citizenship, social studies
  • Price: € 75,- per 15 pupils (including museum entrance fee)
  • Would you like more information or want to make a reservation? Send an email to educatie-amsterdam@wereldmuseum.nl.