Would you like to contribute as a private benefactor to an open and diverse museum that keeps the story of Amsterdam alive? The Amsterdam Museum offers various ways to make a lasting contribution now and in the future—through a one-time or periodic donation, or through a bequest.

More and more people are approaching us with the desire to make their connection with Amsterdam tangible. Their contributions help us to realize exhibitions, education, restorations, and the preservation of the city's heritage. We would be happy to work with you to find a form that suits you. 

Download the Amsterdam Museum Foundation donation agreement (periodic) in Dutch here.

Leaving a legacy to the Amsterdam Museum is a special way to continue supporting the city, its heritage, and future generations. You can do this through a bequest, a legacy, or a named fund. You can indicate what is important to you: restoring the collection, supporting education for young Amsterdammers, or enabling exhibitions and research.

We would be happy to discuss this with you, without any obligation. Together, we will look at which form suits you best and how your wishes can make a difference.

A bequest to the Amsterdam Museum is more than a gift. It is a lasting memory and a tangible contribution to the city museum of today and tomorrow.

The Amsterdam Museum manages a broad, world-class collection that tells the diverse stories of the city's past, present, and future. We regularly expand our collection of over 100,000 objects. In this way, the museum continues to build the shared memory of our city. After all, the multifaceted story of Amsterdam is never complete.

It is possible to donate objects to the Amsterdam Museum. Donating an object also has tax advantages.

For donations or bequests, please contact:

Anne Dozy
Specialist Development
Individuals, family foundations & bequests 
E : a.dozy@amsterdammuseum.nl 
T : +31 6 14 99 44 96 

To donate objects, please contact:

Maarten Jansen
Registrator collection
E : m.jansen@amsterdammuseum.nl
T : +31 20 5231 810

Anyone who supports the museum with a donation or through a bequest is included in the Donors' Circle—a growing network of people who feel connected to the heritage and future of Amsterdam.

As a token of our gratitude, we are happy to show you what you make possible. By involving you in special moments and encounters, we share the impact of your contribution to the Amsterdam Museum: 

• An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of collection pieces to which you contribute;
• An invitation to the opening or preview of an exhibition that has been made possible thanks to your support;
• Meetings on location with partners and creators with whom we collaborate in the city;
• An annual dinner with the director and curators, where we look back together on what has been achieved thanks to our patrons;
• Access to one of the Amsterdam Museum's locations, so you can enjoy the collection you help make possible at any time;
• A mention of your name, if desired, in the annual report and other communications. 

This is how we make tangible how your support contributes to preserving, sharing, and passing on the stories of Amsterdam—for now and for future generations. 

The Amsterdam Museum has ANBI status. A donation to an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) which is designated as a cultural institution, provides extra income tax benefits. You may increase your gift to the Amsterdam Museum by a multiplier of 25%. The tax authorities thus accept that you deduct a quarter more than you actually donated.