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Tropenmuseum

Art objects, photos, music & film from non-Western cultures, including regular kids' exhibitions.

Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK Amsterdam
📞 088 004 2800

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

The Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands is a must-see for anyone interested in the cultures, peoples and history of the world. Located in the heart of the city, the museum is home to an incredible collection of artifacts, artworks and stories from around the world.

The Tropenmuseum is the ideal place to explore the diversity of human cultures and the impact they have had on the world. The museum has over 28,000 objects in its collection, ranging from traditional clothing and masks to musical instruments and weapons. Visitors can also view photographs, paintings and videos, as well as interactive exhibits.

One of the highlights of the museum is the permanent exhibition, “From the World to the Tropenmuseum”, which is divided into four sections. The first section focuses on the history of the Tropenmuseum, while the second section looks at the diversity of human cultures around the world. The third section looks at the impact of globalisation, while the fourth section looks at the importance of cultural heritage.

The museum also hosts a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year. Recent exhibitions have included “The Golden Age of Dutch Art”, which showcased masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, as well as “The World of the Dutch East India Company”, which explored the history of the Dutch East India Company.

The Tropenmuseum also houses an impressive library, which contains over 200,000 books and journals. The library is open to the public and is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the cultures and history of the world.

In addition, the museum also offers a range of educational activities for children, such as workshops and classes, as well as guided tours.

The Tropenmuseum is an incredible place to explore the cultures and history of the world. With its impressive collection of artifacts, artworks and stories, as well as its library and educational activities, it is the perfect place to gain a better understanding of the world and its people.

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5 stars

This is a fantastic museum where you can learn about the colonial past/inheritance of Netherlands, specifically how today’s wealth is linked with slavery from a very honest point of view, which makes the place unique globally. Really cool … More

3 stars

Unfortunatelly this museum doesn't reached me. There was some interesting spiritual stuff, but that's it. The first floor was closed because of some maintenance. … More

5 stars

It's about culture, art, clothes and fashion. The way museum interact with people is interesting. In every room there is a subject you can interact with. More