Tropical Museum
A leading ethnographic museum that takes visitors on a journey through the rich and colorful cultures of the world.
What to Expect at the Tropenmuseum?
- Diverse Cultures: Discover the fascinating cultural diversity of the world with exhibitions focusing on different continents, including Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Art and Crafts: Admire a wide range of art objects, including traditional clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, and ritual objects. All objects in the museum tell a human story and pique curiosity about the cultural diversity of the world.
- Thematic Exhibitions: Explore special exhibitions that address current themes such as migration, identity, and social justice, and see how these are experienced and expressed globally. The permanent and temporary exhibitions showcase (art) objects, photos, music, and films from non-Western cultures.
- Top Attractions: The Tropenmuseum is one of the leading ethnographic museums in Europe, known for its impressive collection. Some highlights of the Tropenmuseum include:
- The Great Suriname Exhibition, which maps the rich history and culture of Suriname.
- The impressive collection of Indonesian art and objects.
- Interactive children's exhibitions that invite young visitors to explore other cultures through play. - Magnificent Museum Building: The museum is housed in one of the most beautiful museum buildings in the Netherlands. Admire the impressive building with the monumental Lichthal that offers a wide view of what the museum has to offer.
Discover the Rich Cultures of the World
The Tropenmuseum offers a unique opportunity to experience the world without leaving Amsterdam and is an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.
Furthermore Tropical Museum is near the following sights: Micropia (±850 m), Artis Royal Zoo (±850 m), Resistance Museum – WWII (±850 m), National Holocaust Museum (±900 m) & Maritime Museum (±1,1 km).
For information
Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdamtel. +31 205 688 20
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