Come and be amazed at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam this May holiday and celebrate Earth Day. Experience the interactive exhibition Raad van de Raaf and join the cooking workshop, create your own Poster for the Planet, or discover the magical colors of the Northern Lights. And there’s much more to experience at Wereldmuseum! Learn about Japanese Children’s Day and make your own colorful koi carp wind sock, or create a block-printed painting in the Made in China exhibition. View the full program below. During the May holiday, the museum will also be open on Monday, April 20.
Please note: for some activites, it is mandatory to reserve a ticket. You can book a ticket at the bottom of this page.
Especially for the little ones, we read aloud in the junior exhibition Raad van de Raaf. Listen to a beautiful story and then explore the exhibition on your own.
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The kitchen of the Greenlandic Kuluk is filled with delicious smells. Together with a museum teacher, you will make Romkugler from leftover cake or Village soup with seasonal vegetables.
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Explore the exhibition with a museum teacher. They will show you around and tell you the most fascinating stories! After the tour, you can take part in the ‘Greenlandic cake’ cooking workshop or a ‘make your own (action) poster’ workshop.
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Raad van de Raaf is made up of children taking action for the climate. Do you have a great idea for how we can take better care of the Earth? This is your chance to create a poster with your message! Get inspired by the Raad van de Raaf exhibition and get creative yourself.
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Create your own nighttime artwork using the colors of the magical Northern Lights. In Greenland, you can see the Northern Lights very clearly. Sometimes you can see them in the Netherlands, too! In this workshop, you’ll discover the magical colors of the Northern Lights and express what fascinates you. Curious? Come by and join us!
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What's going on at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam? Feathers are everywhere and you can hear the sound of melting ice. In Raad van de Raaf, you will meet Raymi from the Netherlands and Ivalu from Greenland. They are members of Raad van de Raaf, a club of children who are working together to support the environment. Raymi and Ivalu introduce you to people from Greenland, Peru, Morocco, and Bangladesh, who show you how they live with climate change. How do they adapt, and how resilient are you? The new children's exhibition offers lots of activities for children. Test your balance in hunter Lars' kayak, hop on Greenlandic Malik's dog sled, listen to the sound of melting ice caps, and gather ideas for a better world.
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On May 5, Kodomo no Hi, Japanese Children’s Day, is celebrated. On this special day for children, some celebrate their birthdays, play games, and have their parents read them exciting stories. Parents decorate their homes with koi carp windbags for Children’s Day. These strong fish symbolize strength; they are so strong that they can even swim against the current! By hanging these fluttering fish flags as visibly as possible, people try to attract the attention of the gods. After all, the gods can ensure that children grow up to be just as strong and brave as a koi carp. Get creative at Wereldmuseum and make your own colorful koinobori to hang at home!
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Discover the art of making in the Made in China exhibition. Explore the past and present of China's manufacturing culture, from trade networks and traditional techniques to the vision of contemporary artists. Join the creative activity and learn the art of copying by making your own block-printed painting, inspired by masterpieces by the famous Qi Baishi.
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