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Exhibitions

Discover All Exhibitions at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

What exhibitions can you visit at our museum? Come by and explore our permanent exhibitions in Amsterdam, such as "Our Colonial Legacy" or "What's the Story." Or visit one of our temporary exhibitions. Prefer to join an activity or a guided tour? Then check out our activities page. Are you looking for an exhibition in Amsterdam that has already taken place? Then browse our exhibition archive. Our exhibitions in Amsterdam offer something for everyone.

Things that matter
Permanent exhibition

Things That Matter

About objects of great personal significance, that are closely related to major social issues of today.
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Our Colonial Inheritance banner
Now on display

Our Colonial Inheritance

The exhibition shows how colonialism shaped the world of today, and how people endured colonialism.
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Maquette
Permanent exhibition

Exhibition Our Story

About the colonial history of the museum, the world-famous collection and the architecture of the building.
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We are all works of art, Bas Kosters
September 10 until October 4

We Are All Works of Art, Bas Kosters

View five outfits by artist Bas Kosters, created especially for WorldPride 2026 at Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Tijdelijk
10 Oct 2026 to 22 Aug 2027

Disco

From 10 October at the Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam: a thrilling tribute to disco. Dance your way through hundreds of tracks, videos, art, fashion and design!
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Larissa Sansour
Last chance

Larissa Sansour

Rogue Agents of History is the first solo exhibition in the Netherlands by award-winning Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour.
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Onvoltooid verleden
On view from 9 May 2025 

Unfinished pasts: return, keep, or...?

In this new exhibition, you step into the middle of this current debate on restitution.
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Raad van de raaf
Permanent exhibition

Raad van de Raaf

Raad van de Raaf is Amsterdam's new interactive exhibition for young climate heroes, for kids aged 6 and up.
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