Freedom exhibition of Erwin Olaf at the Stedelijk
DUE TO SUCCESS EXTENDED TO APRIL 6
In the heart of Amsterdam, the Stedelijk Museum fall 2025 will collect the work of Erwin Olaf (1959-2023) in the retrospective Freedom. For the first time since his death, his entire oeuvre will be on museum display - from raw reportage to never-before-exhibited video installations.
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam
October 11 to April 6, 2026
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Hajar Benjida's expo Atlanta Made Us Famous at FOAM
Hajar Benjida photographs Magic City from the inside - raw, intimate and surprisingly human.
Foam is showing Atlanta Made Us Famous this winter: photographer Hajar Benjida's first solo museum exhibition. The series centers on Magic City, a place that competes in Atlanta as a cultural crossroads of hip-hop, nightlife and influence.
Keizersgracht 609, Amsterdam
November 14 to March 25, 2026
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Photo exhibition by Kusukazu Uraguchi at Huis Marseille
Black-and-white photographs show the harsh fishing life of the ama.
Huis Marseille, the photography museum on Keizersgracht, is showing a special exhibition on Japanese ama fishermen's wives starting in October. With eighty black-and-white photographs by Kusukazu Uraguchi, the museum shows an ancient fishing culture that is now slowly disappearing. The exhibition can be visited until February 2026.
Keizersgracht 401, Amsterdam
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Van Gogh Museum: "Yellow"
Exhibition on the cultural and artistic significance of yellow.
The Van Gogh Museum presents the exhibition "Yellow. More than Van Gogh's favorite color". Discover the multifaceted meaning of yellow through artworks, music and contemporary installations.
Museumplein 6, Amsterdam
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Dingena Mol's Brown Bar expo in Amstelkerk highlights brown pub
Photo exhibition showcases 38 Amsterdam brown pubs with stories and trivia
The Amstelkerk, a 17th-century wooden church building, hosts the free "Brown Bar" exhibition. Dingena Mol's photo exhibition shows 38 traditional Amsterdam brown bars, with background stories that keep this cultural heritage alive.
Amstelveld 10, Amsterdam
January 1 through February 27, 2026
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Vincent Hall: Sensory Van Gogh, Kahlo and Bosch experience
Vincent Hall brings a unique combination of sound, light and image around well-known art
Vincent Hall is a new cultural venue in Amsterdam where you will be immersed in interactive exhibitions about great artists. Here you will experience multimedia shows, including an impressive 360-degree light and sound show about Van Gogh and Rembrandt. A place for everyone who wants to experience art surprisingly.
Mauritskade 55A, Amsterdam
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Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs come to life at Fabrique des Lumières
Follow journey to 66 million years ago with digital art, music and large projections
Fabrique des Lumières is showing the immersive exhibition Prehistoric Planet. Ancient dinosaurs are brought to life digitally with beautiful projections and music. Visitors take a trip back in time and experience prehistory with images and sound. It is a special combination of art, history and modern technology.
Westergasfabriek 1, Amsterdam
February 12 to April 24, 2026
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Ovid's Metamorphoses at Rijksmuseum with 80 masterpieces
An exhibition of masterpieces and an exhibition on early photomanipulation in the
Metamorphoses shows over 80 masterpieces inspired by Ovid's stories at the Rijksmuseum. Running parallel to the exhibition is FAKE! featuring early photographic collages.
Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam
February 6 through May 25, 2026
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Designed world: Tata Ronkholz at Huis Marseille
An exploration of industrial culture by Tata Ronkholz.
The exhibition highlights photographer Tata Ronkholz's unique take on industrial culture and architecture.
Keizersgracht 401, Amsterdam
February 14 to June 21, 2026
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Monographic presentation Jan Dibbets at H'ART Museum
Explore the influential photographic explorations of Jan Dibbets in Amsterdam.
The exhibition "Toward Another Photography" the H'ART Museum explores Jan Dibbets' evolution into photography. His pioneering spirit inspired generations.
Amstel 51, Amsterdam
January 23-April 5, 2026
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Museum House Bartolotti: Best-preserved merchant's house
Discover the rich history of one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canal houses.
Museumhouse Bartolotti opens its doors as a museum in historic building on the Herengracht. Visitors will discover centuries-old merchant history and architecture here.
Herengracht 170, Amsterdam
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Enlightenment in the Eastern Church
Experience a light show through Vivaldi's Four Seasons in the Oosterkerk.
Experience Vivaldi's Four Seasons like never before with Enlightenment at the Eastern Church.
Oosterkerkstraat 2, 1018 AT Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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Oceanista Fashion & Sea: Maritime Fashion in the Spotlight
Sea, silhouette and sustainability brought together in a fashion experience that showcases the waves of style
Starting Oct. 10, Het Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam will take you on a fashionable dive into maritime history. Oceanista connects iconic ship's clothing with haute couture as well as a sustainable future - with craftsmanship that seems to be cast from the surf.
Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam
October 10 to April 12, 2026
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Collection presentation at Stedelijk Museum: winter display
Explore modern and contemporary masterpieces in a fresh lineup.
The Stedelijk Museum displays highlights from its collections in a new winter display, featuring works by world-renowned artists.
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam
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Not My Soul: on slavery, law and freedom at the Allard Pierson Museum
Exhibition on slavery in Suriname and antiquity, with art and history
Discover the influence of slavery systems from ancient times on colonial Suriname. 'Not My Soul' highlights personal stories and resistance through art and archaeological finds.
Oude Turfmarkt 127, Amsterdam
November 21 to May 24, 2026
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Red Cars in The Tanker: Photography Discovers Symbolism
Photographers explore more than speed and danger from red cars.
Discover the symbolism of red cars in The Tanker. A photography exhibition that goes beyond speed and danger.
Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg 15, Amsterdam
January 17 to February 26, 2026
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Tilda Swinton shines in EYE with quirky expo Ongoing
'Ongoing' offers an intimate look at the Oscar-winning actress' multifaceted artistry
She is a chameleon in the film world, a muse for directors, and an icon of quirky beauty: Tilda Swinton. With Ongoing, EYE Film Museum dedicates an impressive exhibition to this British actress, focusing on her artistic partnerships and creative legacy. A must-see for cinephiles and lovers of groundbreaking art alike.
IJpromenade 1, Amsterdam
September 28 to March 13, 2026
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Made in China - Ancient Craft and Design at World Museum
From 4,500-year-old pot to futuristic streetwear
Step inside the World Museum and you walk from porcelain heritage directly to contemporary fashion and interactive storytelling. Made in China shows you that craftsmanship not only lasts centuries but also transcends borders.
Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam
October 17 to August 30, 2026
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Amsterdam in Motion: Compelling time travel of Amsterdam from 1275 to the present day
Starting in October, Amsterdam in Motion brings past, present and future to life
A spectacular new experience will open on the Westergasfabriek grounds this fall in the Zuiveringshal. The new, educational and immersive attraction "Amsterdam in Motion" tells the history of Amsterdam through a stunning multimedia show - with a 200-square-meter model of the city as its beating heart.
Pazzanistraat 37, Amsterdam
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The Suriname Museum tells the complete story of Suriname
From the slavery past to the current Surinamese diaspora
At the end of November, the long-awaited Suriname Museum will open its doors in Amsterdam. Not just any museum, but a place that wants to tell the story of Suriname in all its facets - the painful as well as the powerful moments. From pre-colonial times to the contemporary connection between Suriname and the Netherlands, with attention to nature, art, migration and identity.
Zeeburgerdijk 21, Amsterdam
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Museum Villa at Westergas: Art that touches and invites
A new playground for interactive, sensory art experiences.
Art that doesn't wait for you to understand, but touches you right away? Museum Villa opens Sept. 13 at Westergas. Colorful, playful and accessible: here you are not forced to think, but invited to feel.
Haarlemmerweg 4, Amsterdam
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"Our colonial heritage" exhibition at the World Museum
Explore the impact of the Dutch colonial past on contemporary society.
Imagine a space where hundreds of objects, photographs and works of art whisper about the Dutch colonial past - but not a single story, but many: perspectives from Indonesia, Suriname, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the Netherlands itself. Our Colonial Legacy at the World Museum Amsterdam is not a museum visit, but a confrontation and conversation that you can feel in your gut.
Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam
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Suit Yourself: Rijksmuseum celebrates 100 years of menswear
From tailored suit to streetwear: the evolution of style in the Dutch men's wardrobe
The exhibition "Suit Yourself" presents one hundred years of men's fashion at the Rijksmuseum. Not as a style guide, but as a visual exploration of masculinity, identity and fashion.
Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam
March 22 to March 16, 2026
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