About Women of Amsterdam - an ode
Make an ode and enrich the story!
To mark Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, we starded the Women of Amsterdam project. It kicked off on 8 March 2024 on International Women's Day. From that date, we call on everyone to make an ode to a woman who is (has been) important for the city of Amsterdam. These odes can be seen on this platform and will be included in the Amsterdam Museum's collection.
The odes form the basis from which we will provide a platform for all these women and your stories in many more ways, such as in a:
- podcast series (starting October 2024)
- exhibition (from 14-12-24 to 31-8-25)
- book (mid-October 2025)
Women of the past and present
Women are important to the story of the city of Amsterdam. Both in the present and the past. But these stories are not always told, and their names are not always mentioned. Did you know the Amsterdamse Bos was designed by a woman? Perhaps your mother or grandmother also made a difference to the city. The Amsterdam Museum is seeking these stories! With your help, we hope to write more women into the history of Amsterdam by creating an ode - a letter, video, sound recording, photograph, drawing, poem, or other format - to a woman who has a connection with Amsterdam.
Leading by example are Lize Korpershoek, Hedy d’Ancona, Imane Valk, Tammie Schoots, and Ellen Brudet, who have already written an ode.
If everyone makes an ode about a woman of the city, we can enrich the city’s history.”
Hedy d'Ancona
My mother will become part of the history of Amsterdam, which makes me very proud!”
Ellen Brudet
Winkeleigenaar
Sharing stories about women is important, because it inspires others and gives them a role model.”
Imane Valk
Kinderrechten ambassadeur
It’s high time we bring women out of the shadows of history.”
Lize Korpershoek
Documentaire, illustratie
I believe this project’s strength lies in the active search for women from the history of Amsterdam, which brings awareness about them to a wider audience.”
Eva Bartels
Actrice, theatermaker
Acknowledging women throughout history contributes to broadening the evolution of our collective identity.”
Maren de Wit
Conservator Amsterdam Museum
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need help? Read our frequently asked questions or mail us via info.ode@amsterdammuseum.nl.
Made possible in part by
The Amsterdam Museum is structurally supported by Main Partners Gemeente Amsterdam en VriendenLoterij & Main Partner Education ELJA Foundation.
Project partners are Cultuurloket DigitALL and Nederlands Letterenfonds.
Illustrations: Hedy Tjin. Trailer: Mals Media. Music: Big Orange.