5 Mar 2022 - 1 Jun 2025

Panorama Amsterdam

A Living History of the City

5 Mar 2022 - 1 Jun 2025

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.

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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.

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Panorama Amsterdam Tours

Curators share a special last look

After years of stories, perspectives and insights, our permanent exhibition Panorama Amsterdam is making way for a new edition of our art event ‘Refresh Amsterdam’. Therefore, we invite you to a special last look. During these exclusive tours, our curators will take you around Panorama Amsterdam and share their personal insights and favorite stories. This is your chance to experience this special exhibition one last time.

Please note, the tours are in Dutch.

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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

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Groepsrondleiding op zaal Amsterdam Museum

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.