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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is housed in an impressive national monument. It was built in 1926 and is located on the Oosterpark. The imposing central Light Hall offers a panoramic view of what the museum has to offer: three permanent exhibitions, multiple temporary exhibitions, and Wereldmuseum Junior. The museum has a colonial history. Colonialism and its impact are therefore important themes within this museum location. But also topics such as global trade, consumption, migration, climate change, and urbanization are important and fitting for a global city like Amsterdam. In the exhibitions and programming, connections are always made between historical context and current, global themes.

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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Linnaeusstraat 2
1092 CK Amsterdam

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Visitor information Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

The museum is also open on Mondays during school holidays and on public holidays. This means that we are open on the following Mondays:

Spring holiday: 20 and 27 February 2023
Easter Monday: 10 April 2023
May holiday: 24 April and 1 May 2023
Pentecost: 29 May 2023
Summer holiday: 10, 17, 24 and 31 July and 7, 14, 21 en 28 August 2023
Fall holiday: 16 en 23 October 2023
Christmas holiday: 26 December 2022 and 2 January 2023

The museum is closed on:

January 1st (New Years Day)
April 27th (King's Day)
December 25th (Christmas Day)

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Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 18€8.00
19+€16.00
MuseumkaartFree
CJP Pass€9.00
I Amsterdam City CardFree
RembrandtkaartFree
ICOMFree
Students€10.00
Friends of the museumFree
Friends of the museumFree
VriendenLoterij VIP-card holdersFree
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Facilities

Museum shop
Coffee
Credit card
Restaurant
Child-friendly

Location & Map

Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam

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Exhibitions

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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam Reviews

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam has 6 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, located in the heart of the Dutch capital, offers visitors a journey through world cultures and art. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from various parts of the world, with a focus on non-Western cultures.

    Many visitors appreciate the museum's diverse exhibits, which showcase items from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The quality and presentation of the artifacts receive positive mentions, with several reviewers noting the interesting and informative displays. The building itself, a historic structure on the banks of the Maas River, adds to the overall experience.

    However, some visitors feel that the museum could benefit from more comprehensive explanations and context for the exhibits. A few reviewers mention that some areas of the museum feel somewhat dated or in need of renovation. Additionally, some visitors find the entrance fee a bit steep for the size of the collection.

    The museum's temporary exhibitions often receive praise for their engaging themes and presentations. The gift shop is noted as having a good selection of unique items related to the cultures represented in the museum.

    While the Wereldmuseum provides an insightful look into various world cultures, it may not be as extensive or as updated as some of Amsterdam's more prominent museums. Nevertheless, for those interested in anthropology and world cultures, it offers a worthwhile experience.

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    JE • Oct 17, 2023

    Not much to see really.

    In as much as the space is used, it's very ideologically driven woke-content. Too bad, it used to be a rather interesting museum with lots of artefacts on display...

    Spend 30 minutes max so not really worth the entrance fee.

    Visited on Oct 17, 2023

  • E
    Esther • Feb 21, 2022

    De eerste verdieping wordt verbouwd, waar niks te zien is. Op de begane grond en tweede verdieping veel ruimte, grote hallen met weinig inhoud. De sfeer van het oude museum is compleet weg. De familierondleiding, Sabi Suriname is een aanrader, maar verder zou ik niks verwachten in het museum zelf.

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    Visited on Feb 21, 2022

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    Dick • Apr 29, 2018

    Bijzonder mooi museum : historie , cultuur en kunst onder een dak . De tentoonstellingen zijn zeer interessant : de tentoonstelling over de slavernij, de fantastische kunst uit Indonesië en Nieuw Guinea , het koloniale verleden met schitterende vormgegeven persoonlijke verhalen , Afrikaanse mode, body art. Je wordt hier meegenomen naar het verleden , heden en toekomst hopelijk zonder racisme .

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    Visited on Apr 28, 2018

  • Retno
    Retno • Jan 19, 2016

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    Heleen • Nov 2, 2015

    Erg fijn en groot museum met een collectie objecten voornamelijk uit het koloniale verleden van Nederland. Erg leuk voor een dagtrip met de kinderen die ook kunnen vertoeven in het Tropenmuseum Junior.

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