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Welcome to Wereldmuseum Amsterdam!
View below what there is to see and do in Amsterdam and at our other locations: Wereldmuseum Leiden and Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. Our research institute RCMC (Research Center for Material Culture) organizes events at various locations.
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February 14 through March 1
Spring break 2026
Celebrate Spring Break at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam with Chinese New Year activities, workshops and inspiring exhibitions. Link
Until March 8
Ekow Nimako
In the exhibition Building Black Civilizations, you will discover a future Africa full of power and imagination. Let yourself be carried away by a monumental work of art! Link
Every Saturday and Sunday
Workshop LEGO Printing
Did you know you can create your own artwork using LEGO®? Come to Wereldmuseum Amsterdam and get inspired by the work of Ekow Nimako. Link
27 March 2026
Imagine Peace: Iran's longing for dignity
Discussion about dignity in Iran and the diaspora: about loss, resilience and the desire for justice and peace. Listen and join in the conversation. Link
16 and 17 may 2026
Canon days
During the Canondagen, join a free guided tour through the exhibition Our Colonial Inheritance. Link
Every first Sunday
Chinese-Language Tour of Made in China
As part of the Made in China exhibition, we offer free guided tours in Mandarin Chinese on the first Sunday of every month. Link
Every Saturday and Sunday
Free guided tours
Every Saturday and Sunday, our museum educators will guide you through our exhibitions. Link
Now on display
Made in China
What does the label ‘Made in China’ mean? The exhibition Made in China invites you to explore China’s rich and diverse culture of making. Link
Audio tour
Audio tour The Whisperer
Explore the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam through an audio box filled with stories and interactive tasks. Link
April 24 to September 27
Larissa Sansour
Rogue Agents of History is the first solo exhibition in the Netherlands by award-winning Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour. Link
Te zien vanaf 9 mei 2025
Unfinished pasts: return, keep, or...?
In this new exhibition, you step into the middle of this current debate on restitution. Link
Now on display
Raad van de Raaf
Raad van de Raaf is Amsterdam's new interactive exhibition for young climate heroes, for kids aged 6 and up. Link
On request
Celebrate your birthday in Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Is it your birthday soon? Have a children's party in the museum! Link
Continuous
CELEBRATION! Worldwide
Not everyone celebrates the same holidays, but we all celebrate! Browse the party shop and discover new celebrations. Link
Permanent expo
Exhibition Our Story
About the colonial history of the museum, the world-famous collection and the architecture of the building. Link
On request
MuseumBuddy
The museum offers free museum entrance to newcomers and volunteers who coach them. LinkWant to see more activities?
We have more to show! Because the website is set to English we cannot show you the full programme, as some of our activities are only available in Dutch. Switch to Dutch to view everything we have to offer.