Stedelijk Museum: The Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

Step into the heart of modern and contemporary art and design at the Stedelijk
Museum.

Located on Amsterdam's iconic Museumplein—next to the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum—the Stedelijk Museum is the Netherlands' premier destination for
modern and contemporary art and design.

Housed in a striking blend of historic 19th-century architecture and a bold, futuristic new wing, the museum offers a dynamic space where past and present come together.
Following an extensive renovation, the Stedelijk now showcases a world-class collection that spans the pioneers of modern art to today's most exciting emerging talents.
Explore thought-provoking works by internationally renowned artists and designers
including Piet Mondrian, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Gerrit
Rietveld, Marlene Dumas, and many others. The museum's permanent collection is
celebrated as one of the most significant in the world.

Organized thematically and loosely chronologically, the exhibitions reveal how art and design evolve in dialogue with social change, offering diverse perspectives and powerful stories across time.

Whether you're an art enthusiast or a curious first-time visitor, the Stedelijk invites you to experience the movements that have shaped and continue to shape the world of art and design.

Now on view: temporary exhibition — Erwin Olaf - Freedom
Due to demand: NOW EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 6th 2026
The first museum retrospective since his unexpected death two years ago. The exhibition pays tribute to the versatile and multifaceted artist that he was and illuminates his entire creative process. Besides iconic artworks and series of Erwin Olaf, the presentation also features lesser-known work, including videos and sculptures, his commercial photography, and personal archive material. The exhibition culminates with his last work, an unfinished video.