About the exhibition
Panorama Amsterdam reveals the many facets of the city. What are the foremost characteristics that define Amsterdam? And has it always been that way? How will the city continue to develop? By connecting stories from the past, present, and future, a broader perspective of the city emerges: Amsterdam, in all its dimensions.
You can get your free audio tour at the entrance. The audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
Discover Panorama Amsterdam
The first part of the exhibition is a chronological history of Amsterdam, from the 16th century until today. The second part addresses what is important to the city as it is now. This covers themes and subjects that are not (yet) part of the traditional canon. We are constantly gathering not only the history but also the present and future of the city. Because history is being written at every moment.
A broad view
Panorama Amsterdam presents a broad selection from our collection, including:
- From the oldest city map (dated 1538!) to modern street art from Kamp Seedorf
- From a medieval statue of Mary and Jesus, whose faces were scratched off during the iconoclastic fury of 1566, to memories of 1960s counterculture
- From 17th-century civic guard portraits to Natasja Kensmil’s contemporary paintings of the regentesses who lived in the same period
An introductie to Panorama Amsterdam
Guided Tour Panorama Amsterdam
Maximum of 15 visitors
Themes such as science, trade, women's emancipation, the Second World War, protests, Ajax, migration and sexual freedom are among those discussed during this tour. Reservations are required. You can book a tour by emailing boekingen@amsterdammuseum.nl or calling 020 523 1720.
Gezicht op Amsterdam in vogelvlucht, Cornelis Anthonisz, 1538.
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Made possible by
Mondriaan Fonds, the Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie, the Amsterdam City Circle and Forbo Flooring Systems.