The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam occupies the former Royal Tropical Institute on Linnaeusstraat, a grand early-twentieth-century building. Its collection spans cultures from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, shown through both a permanent display and rotating exhibitions. The museum also hosts cultural events and public programmes throughout the year.
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An exhibition exploring personal objects that speak to migration, identity, and belonging at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
Exhibition examining how colonialism shaped the modern world, featuring stories of resistance, survival, and personal agency.
The exhibition 'Unfinished Past' at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam explores the ongoing debate about the restitution of colonial heritage objects.
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
The first Dutch solo show by acclaimed Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour, exploring her 'Rogue Agents of History' series.