Art Exhibitions in Amsterdam

NDSM Open Call: LOOKUP! Shells

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)

Art

At Amsterdam's NDSM Loods, NDSM Open Call presents LOOKUP! Shells—an immersive, sea-inspired art installation weaving sculpture, light and texture, buzzing with collaborative energy and edgy urban grit.

Ed van der Elsken at Rijksmuseum

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Rijksmuseum

Art

Ed van der Elsken at Rijksmuseum presents a compelling photography retrospective, spotlighting the iconic street and portrait work of the Dutch master in a show running June 19–Sept 13, 2026.

Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s Migration and Music

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Art

Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s Migration and Music is a multimedia exhibition at 1 Amsterdam, tracing the city’s early jazz movement with archival film, rare recordings and period visuals (Apr 3–Sep 13, 2026).

Jazz Years: Amsterdam Jazz 1930s (1930–1939)

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Art

Step into Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s, a multimedia odyssey at 1 Amsterdam that stitches rare photos, recordings and migratory stories into the early jazz of Amsterdam (1930–1939), running Apr 3–Sep 13, 2026.

All the Tyres from Iceland

Wed, 23 Sept 2026 · All day

Y-helling

Art

An immersive installation by Michael Pinsky presenting all the tyres collected from Iceland, forming a stark environmental sculpture at Y-helling, Amsterdam. The work invites reflection on waste, transport and climate through tactile, immersive visuals.

CUTE BABY FEET

Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · All day

Y-helling

Art

CUTE BABY FEET turns Y-helling Amsterdam into a whimsical art playground, with bold colors, quirky textures, and playful installations inviting visitors to linger, touch, and dream.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · All day

De Nieuwe Kerk

Art

The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 comes to De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, showcasing powerful photojournalism on current affairs. Running Apr 24–Sep 27, 2026, this indoor exhibition in a historic church invites visitors to explore global storytelling.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 at Nieuwe Kerk

Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · All day

De Nieuwe Kerk

Art

World Press Photo 2026 unfurls across De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, a gripping panorama of current affairs told through stark, human-scale imagery, immersive displays, and sobering storytelling until 27 September 2026.

Larissa Sansour: Rogue Agents of History

Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · All day

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Art

Explore Larissa Sansour's Rogue Agents of History at Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam, a thought-provoking contemporary art exhibition weaving sci-fi and political history through multimedia installations on display until 27 September 2026.

Jesse Darling: Godsworth

Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · All day

Oude Kerk

Art

British artist Jesse Darling's Godsworth transforms Amsterdam's Oude Kerk into a landscape of construction debris, old furniture and discarded electronics. An immersive site-specific exhibition running Apr 24–Sep 27, 2026, inviting reflection on material culture and abandonment.

Chez Matisse

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · All day

H'ART Museum

Art

Chez Matisse at H'ART Museum, Amsterdam, blends salon-style art vibes with immersive sound, turning the gallery into a chic nocturnal space where music and paintings mingle.

Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

Van Gogh Museum

Art

Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, a major retrospective exploring the artist’s influence and daring style.

Escher and Contemporary Islamic Culture

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · All day

Escher Museum

Art

Exhibition at Escher Museum in Amsterdam exploring links between Escher's works and Islamic visual culture, June 10 - Nov 1, 2026.

Conversations with Holocaust Witnesses

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · All day

Jewish Museum

Art

An installation at the Jewish Museum featuring conversations with Holocaust witnesses, presented in Amsterdam until 8 November 2026.

2001 Time Capsule at Eye Filmmuseum

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · All day

EYE Filmmuseum

Art

At Amsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum, the '2001 Time Capsule' exhibition curates archival film artifacts into an immersive memory-journey through early-2000s cinema. A culture-forward show that appeals to film fans, students, and history buffs, blending archival materials with immersive displays in an iconic museum setting.

Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 · All day

De Kromhouthal

Art

Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam is a multi-day contemporary art fair at De Kromhouthal (Nov 25–29, 2026) featuring thousands of artworks from 65+ galleries. Explore paintings, sculptures and design in an accessible, gallery-style setting—perfect for collectors and first-time buyers alike.

Art Zoo Museum

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 · All day

Art

Art Zoo Museum blends taxidermy-inspired animal art by Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren with a 17th-century Amsterdam canal house, presenting fossils reimagined as contemporary art. Running Apr 17–Nov 30, 2026, this immersive exhibition in Amsterdam offers a provocative dialogue between nature and history.

Fong-Leng en Fans – 60 jaar Fashion en Faam

Mon, 8 Mar 2027 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Art

A kaleidoscopic tribute to six decades of fashion, Fong-Leng en Fans at Museum JAN whisks you through bold textiles, vivid imagery, and celebrated design, blending art and fashion with Amsterdam flair.

Groetjes uit de Spaghettiflat

Mon, 8 Mar 2027 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Art

Dive into Groetjes uit de Spaghettiflat, a new Zaans Museum exhibition where quirky objects, everyday rituals, and regional traditions from the Zaanstreek spring to life in colorful cases.

Oomen Collection Exhibition

Sat, 13 Mar 2027 · All day

Museum Villa

Art

Discover the Oomen Collection in a new contemporary art exhibition at Museum Villa in Amsterdam. A curated, intimate display of bold installations invites reflection and conversation in a historic, light-filled gallery space.

Expo Johan Cruyff A Way of Thinking at Moco Museum

Sun, 14 Mar 2027 · All day

Moco Museum

Art

Explore Johan Cruyff’s philosophy through art, design and archival material at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam, where the football icon meets contemporary creativity in an immersive, thought-provoking exhibition.

Metamorphoses at Rijksmuseum

Wed, 17 Mar 2027 · All day

Rijksmuseum

Art

Metamorphoses at the Rijksmuseum offers a curated tour of transformation across centuries, staged within Amsterdam's iconic museum. The exhibition explores metamorphosis in form and meaning through a diverse range of works in a grand, historic setting.

Body As Resistance: Photo Exhibition

Sun, 28 Mar 2027 · All day

Art

A compelling photo exhibition exploring bodies as sites of resistance and activism, featuring striking images linked to Marseille activism. The show invites reflection on power, identity, and social justice in Amsterdam.

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