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Unfinished Pasts: Return, Keep, or...?

Steps into the live restitution debate, exploring dilemmas and stories behind contested colonial-era objects.

Now showing9 May 2025 – 3 Jan 2027€18

Disco

A tribute to disco's roots in Black, Latino and queer underground clubs, with tracks, videos, art, fashion and design celebrating freedom.

Now showing10 Oct – 22 Aug 2027€18

Permanent Collections

Our Colonial Inheritance

A multivoiced look at how Dutch colonialism shaped today's world, spanning Indonesia, Suriname, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Permanent collection€18

Raad van de Raaf

Interactive children's exhibition (age 6+) where visitors join a global club protecting the Earth, from kayaking to dog sledding.

Permanent collection€18

Our Story

The museum's own colonial history, its world-famous collection and its striking 19th-century building, told across 150 years.

Permanent collection€18

Things That Matter

Objects of deep personal significance linked to today's major social issues, from migration to heritage, told through ten themes.

Permanent collection€18

Nearby

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Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (Dutch Resistance Museum)

Military11 min walk

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Transport14 min walk

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Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)

Children16 min walk

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H'ART Museum

Architecture17 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Wereldmuseum Amsterdam cost?

Standard adult admission to Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is €18. €18 online / €20 at the counter for adults; €7.50 online / €9 at the counter for ages 6-18; under 6 free; students €11; Museumkaart and I Amsterdam City Pass holders free. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Wereldmuseum Amsterdam?

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays except during Dutch school holidays and select 2026 holiday Mondays (Feb 16 & 23, Apr 6 & 20, May 25, Jul 6/13/20/27, Aug 3/10/17/24, Oct 12 & 19, Dec 21 & 28), when it opens 10:00-17:00. Closed Jan 1, King's Day (Apr 27) and Dec 25, 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Wereldmuseum Amsterdam?

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is located at Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Amsterdam-Oost area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Alexanderplein, Linnaeusstraat/Wijttenbachstraat and Muiderpoort Station.

What can I see at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam?

Ethnographic giant in Amsterdam-Oost holding 340,000 objects on world cultures, colonial history and Indonesia's textiles and instruments. Current highlights include Our Colonial Inheritance, Disco and Unfinished Pasts: Return, Keep, or...?.

Do I need to book Wereldmuseum Amsterdam in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Wereldmuseum Amsterdam?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.