Loan requests

The Amsterdam Museum is the keeper of the collection of the city of Amsterdam and is responsible for its preservation and conservation. We gladly consider a loan for our exhibition or permanent display. 

Please take the following information into account when preparing your loan application.

    Requesting a loan

    Please submit your application at least six months prior to the start of the loan. You can send your request by postal mail to:

    Amsterdam Museum
    Att. Mrs. J. Kiers, Director
    Herengracht 603,
    1017 CE  Amsterdam,
    Netherlands

    or by e-mail to: info@amsterdammuseum.nl
     

    Makse sure to provide the following information::

    • The name of the exhibition
    • The exhibition period
    • Reason for your application – summary of the project
    • Name and adress of the applicant institution (including possible partners)
    • List of requested objects with their object numbers (see our online collection database: Collectie Online)
    • A recent facility report
    • Name, position and contact details of the person handling the application
       

    If you have any further questions, please contact the Registrar's Office: registrar@amsterdammuseum.nl

    Download the terms & conditions (PDF)

    Charges

    For museums

    • Administration costs: €150,00 per request
    • Out-of-pocket costs arising from the loan should be covered by the Borrower, for instance:
      • For a condition report we charge approximately €125,00 per object
      • If no Amsterdam Museum staff is available to process the request, hiring extra staff to take care of the application will be charged to the Borrower (in consultation)
    • If necessary, conservation and restoration work (in consultation)
    • Insurance of the work(s)
    • Packaging and transport
    • Supervision of unpacking and installation
      • In the Netherlands: transportation costs
      • Outside the Netherlands: transportation costs and daily allowance (per diem)
    • Different costs may apply to long-term loans
       


    For organizations other than museums 

    Requirements and costs for loan requests from organizations other than museums, will be decided on a case-to-case basis. If you have any questions, please contact registrar@amsterdammuseum.nl.