Exhibitions
Exhibitions in Amsterdam: Art, photography and heritageOn Amsterdam Now, you'll find an up-to-date overview of exhibitions in Amsterdam - from major museum exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk to photography at Foam and contemporary art at smaller galleries.
The city's exhibition offerings are broad and ongoing: something new opens almost every week, spread across dozens of institutions and venues. For a current list of exhibitions and tickets, see the amsterdam agenda and amsterdam exhibits section on Amsterdam Now.
Major museums
The major museum institutions form the backbone of exhibition offerings in Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum, in addition to its permanent collection of Dutch Masters, continuously programs temporary exhibitions on the cutting edge of art, history and culture. The Stedelijk Museum focuses on modern and contemporary art and design, with programming that includes both established names and emerging talent. The Van Gogh Museum combines its permanent collection with changing exhibitions that place Van Gogh's work in a broader art historical context. For an overview of all major institutions, see amsterdam museums on Amsterdam Now.
Photography
Amsterdam has a remarkably strong selection of photography exhibitions. Foam on Keizersgracht is the central address for photographic exhibitions in the city, with programming ranging from documentary photography and portrait work to experimental and conceptual projects. In addition to Foam, there are several galleries and institutions that give photography a permanent place in their programs. See also our overview of galleries in Amsterdam on Amsterdam Now for more addresses.
Contemporary art and smaller institutions
In addition to the major museums, Amsterdam has an active circuit of smaller institutions that program exhibitions in contemporary art, design and applied arts. The EYE Film Museum combines film history with exhibitions on visual culture. The Amsterdam Museum focuses on the urban history of the city and programs exhibitions that take the city itself as their subject. For more information on this segment, see art and culture Amsterdam on Amsterdam Now.
City archives and heritage
The Stadsarchief Amsterdam has its own exhibition program that focuses on the history of the city and its residents. The exhibitions combine archival material with photography, film and objects and are often free of charge. This type of institution complements the regular museum circuit with a perspective closer to the city itself.
Practical
Most exhibitions in Amsterdam require an admission ticket, which is often cheaper online than at the box office. Museumcard holders have access to the permanent collections of almost all major museums and many temporary exhibitions. The complete list of exhibitions in Amsterdam, including current dates and ticket info, can be found via the amsterdam exhibits section on Amsterdam Now.