The Allard Pierson Museum is named after the first professor of classical archaeology at the University of Amsterdam. Officially opened in 1934, the museum houses extensive collections representing various ancient civilizations, including Egypt, the Near East, the Greek world, Etruria and the Roman Empire.
The museum building stands on the Oude Turfmarkt and is a national monument. In 2021, it was thoroughly renovated by Atelier PRO, who added a new exhibition space and restored the historic parts of the building. In the process, a modern, transparent wing was added, connecting the old and new sections.
Within the building is, among other things, a gypsum library in the attic, a distinctive element that underscores the museum's connection to its academic background. The museum functions simultaneously as a knowledge institute for the university and a public exhibition space.
Within the building is, among other things, a gypsum library in the attic, a signature element that underscores the museum's connection to its academic background.
The Allard Pierson Museum plays an important role in the preservation and presentation of archaeological heritage and university history, in the midst of a historic environment that reflects the city's rich history.