Explore one of the world’s leading collections of modern and contemporary art and design. Stedelijk museum showcases masterpieces by some of the most celebrated artists on the planet!
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Stedelijk Museum
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Location
Essentials
- One of the world’s most important collections of modern art, contemporary art and design
- Discover a diverse collection of art objects from world renowned artists
- Admire permanent and temporary exhibitions
Practical info
For more information and opening times, go to stedelijk.nl
Accessibility
Wheelchair friendly
With audio description
Free access to bathroom
Getting there
Stedelijk Museum
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Museumplein (tram 2, 5 & 12) and Vijzelgracht (metro 52).
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About
Discover one of the world’s most important collections of modern art, contemporary art and design. This fascinating museum features works by some of the most renowned artists in the world!
With close to 90.000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and furniture, there is always something new to discover! Go on a exploration of more than 100 years of modern art. It is the largest museum of modern and contemporary art and design in the Netherlands, and showcases artworks from famous artists like Karel Appel, Kandinsky, Rietveld, Matisse, Warhol, and Kazimir Malevich. The building is hard to miss, as the newest wing resembles a huge bathtub. But, the inside of the museum is even more interesting than the outside!
One of world’s most important art collections
The collection focuses on modern and contemporary art and design from the late 19th century to today. You’ll encounter works by artists who changed the direction of art history. From abstract paintings and striking installations to graphic design and furniture, the museum shows how art reflects and challenges the world around us.
With the Explore Pass Amsterdam, visiting the Stedelijk Museum is an easy way to add a contemporary edge to your trip. After exploring centuries of Dutch history at nearby museums, this is where you see how art continues to evolve.
Reviews
41 reviews
ErnstJanS1
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Gen Z in Stedelijk with a promise to watch Ajax
I took my Gen Z son to this provoking session and promised that we will watch Ajax afterwards in a pub. Perfect Saturday and some culture for this digital native. Well done Stedelijk, I am a true fan for this in combination with younger guests
Jan 18, 2026
Trail07536681959
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ok!
okay if you like contemporary art. there are some areas that are pretty interesting but some not so much. i spent lesser time in the museum than i expected and backpack is not allowed in as i was requested to have it put in the lockers.
Oct 6, 2025
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Amsterdam's best modern art museum!
Stedelijk Museum is one of the premier modern art museums in the Dutch capital. Located in a beautiful 19th-century building, the museum can be found on Museum Square close to the Rijskmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Stedelijk has a collection of 90,000 objects and some of its important artefacts are La Berceuse by Vincent van Gogh, The Parakeet and the Mermaid by Henri Matisse, and Woodcutter by Kazimir Malevich. The museum also includes works by other notable artists such as Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Robert Delaunay, and Piet Mondrian. One of my favourite pieces was the sculpture Clamdigger by William de Kooning, which was definitely a surprise as I am not normally a fan of de Kooning's work. Stedelijk museum is definitely worth visiting, though you should take note that a single adult ticket costs €22.50. If you're a fan of modern art, you could easily justify this expense as you'll probably spend at least a couple of hours here. If you're not, you should consider getting the I amsterdam card as that grants you free entry and it will also allow you to explore other attractions that might be more to your liking.
Aug 18, 2025
PaulLuehrmann
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Anselm Kiefer @ Stedelijk is worth a visit.
Anselm Kiefer has taken over the museum. Enjoy the art and the leaves and flower petals on the floor. The permanent collection is also stellar.
Mar 16, 2025
burhg2024
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A good contemporary art museum
This museum of modern art is good. A good range of displays. Employees are friendly. good use of space. A particularly remarkable display featured a time-lapse and panoramic view.
Aug 19, 2024
Thursday41
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Well worth visiting
The Stedelijk has a great collection of Modernist Art from the early 20th century up to today. The original building has been extended with what locals refer to as the "bathtub" and the collection has grown since our previous visit several years go. Pre booking is not absolutely essential but remains a good idea as it is busy. The staff are very helpful and the displays are wheelchair friendly.
Aug 2, 2024
Noraatc
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Stellar collection of modern art
Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art was included in my I Amsterdam card and one of the highlights of my trip. Absolutely wonderful collection! Chagall’s “Maternity” and “Bella in Green” stole my heart, as expected. There are several interesting portraits by Russian avant-Garde painters of the early 20th century: Kokoshka, Matyushin, etc. All of these paintings are in the first room. After that, the collection takes more “modern” turn. For the fans of Yayoi Kusama's installations, there is her famous erotic “Boat” in different shades of blue. I didn’t spend much time on the ultra-contemporary art and on Mondrian as well. Two hours of joy for an art lover like me… and no crowds at all.
Dec 14, 2023
ilovetotravelfoodie
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Nice!!!
Every now and then i drop by this museum. I loved the Chagalls hanging here. It is almost never as crowded as the two nearby world-famous museums so i quite enjoy the space and especially the quietness here. The museum shop is quite lovely too✌✌✌
Dec 13, 2023
RonF00
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Good alternative
If you can’t get in to the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum because you didn’t get tickets in advance, this is a very good alternative. Wonderful range of modern art, presented in periods such as 1950s to 1980s and post-1980s. And no need to book!
Oct 17, 2023
RonFinlay
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Good alternative
If you can’t get in to the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum because you didn’t get tickets in advance, this is a very good alternative. Wonderful range of modern art, presented in periods such as 1950s to 1980s and post-1980s. And no need to book!
Oct 17, 2023
operalover939
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Engaging as always
The current main exhibition brings together works of a number of modern artists. among them Vincent van Gogh, Fernand Leger, Suzanne Valadon and Gerrit Rietveld as well as less well-known artists. A very worthwhile exhibition.
Sep 14, 2023
L1892HXkaterinap
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🫶 !!!!
A beautiful museum of modern art . I really loved spending half my day there enjoying and admiring the art . I really liked that there were statues and inventions alongside the paintings that gave the air trully a modern vibe. I also have to say that the architecture of the building was beautiful and it goes without saying that it feels great just being inside there and having the chance to see such great artists and creators.
Aug 19, 2023
457EllyC
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Heerlijk cultureel dagje 🧡
Prachtig museum, tentoonstelling en café.
Feb 21, 2026
jakobv2026
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Een prachtige en inspirerende tentoonstelling, hierbij wetend dat ik dit vivo nooit zal halen.
Mooie en overzichtelijke tentoonstelling. De tentoonstelling was goed opgebouwd en liet veel facetten zien van werk van Erwin Olaf. Hij liet durf zien, waarbij ik denk dat de tijd anders was dan tegenwoordig. Nu is het moeilijk om mensen te fotograferen op straat.
Jan 24, 2026
J2373CDritad
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Werk Erwin Olaf indrukwekkend
Indrukwekkende expositie van Erwin Olaf"freedom". Ook bijzonder werk gezien van kunstenares, in de grote hal. Praktisch: Wel wat zoeken wàár toiletten zijn.
Dec 5, 2025
dicko856
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Zeer aanbevelenswaardig expositie van een groot Nederlander/fotograaf.
Hele mooie tentoonstelling van het werk van Erwin Olaf met geweldige foto's en boeiende filmpjes. Ruime informatie. Smaakvol tentoongesteld. Ik miste wat iconische foto's maar er moet natuurlijk een keuze gemaakt worden.
Nov 22, 2025
glireidar2025
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Para regresar
Nuestra experiencia fue maravillosa, un museo para visitar varias veces. Las fotografías de Erwin Olaf sumamente interesantes.
Nov 20, 2025
220dibam
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Tentoonstelling Erwin Olaf een must see.
Ik heb de tentoonstelling over Erwin Olaf's foto's gezien. Prachtige foto's en een mooi tijdsbeeld. Veelzijdig werk.
Nov 6, 2025
688fieneb
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Leuk museum!!
Een must voor de liefhebbers van moderne kunst in alle vormen en maten. Je hebt vaste collecties en nieuwe tentoonstellingen die beide zeker de moeite waard zijn!
Oct 1, 2025
rudysS8200EG
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Mooi foto- en filmwerk
Voor Circulate werden 21 kunstenaars geselecteerd die fotografie op uiteenlopende, vernieuwende manieren inzetten en buiten de kaders denken. Hun werk is ook getuige van de invloed van beeld in het leven anno nu. Veel werken in Circulate zijn speciaal voor de tentoonstelling gemaakt en voor het eerst te zien. Het Stedelijk zal gedurende de tentoonstelling bekendmaken welke werken worden aangekocht voor de museumcollectie. Vooral de film over de sjorders in de Rotterdamse haven van Katarina Jazbec vond ik indrukwekkend.
Jan 20, 2025
MelaniaC14
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Bellissimo Museo di arte Moderna...e la sorpresa della Abramovič che mi ha STESA!
Magnifico Museo che ho potuto apprezzare in visita solitaria mentre aspettavo che mio marito mi raggiungesse al pomeriggio in città. Sono entrata e ho prenotato direttamente l'ingresso per la mostra di Marina Abramovič (il resto del museo e la parte in pianta stabile è gratuito). Molto organizzato e ben tenuto, con le parti moderne intersecate con la struttura più vetusta, il museo è una chicca. Personalmente ho adorato le installazioni e la retrospettiva su Marina, estremamente ben realizzata e con la sorpresa della performance che non mi aspettavo nella stanza "in visione" sui tre ambienti casalinghi nei quali per 14 giorni (quello della mia visita era alla fine del novero) si è espressa la quotidianità in gesti misurati e molto... "giapponesi". Sì, devo dire che la performance mi dava questa incredibile sensazione d'Oriente e mi ha catturata e avvinta per circa un'ora (poi la fame, la mia... si è fatta sentire: non so come sia possibile per una persona bere solo acqua e acqua alle rose per tutto quel tempo invece... due settimane così... WOW!). Anche le opere nella parte fissa del Museo sono molte e interessanti: l'arte moderna e internazionale (l'Olanda è cosmopolita da secoli e si vede) cattura ed è molto facile seguire un filo temporale e spaziale mentre si passa da una stanza all'altra. Un visita avvincente e consigliata!
Jul 2, 2024
LuciaPalomba
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Arte contemporanea nella famosa vasca!
Museo di arte contemporanea. La struttura è grande (viene chiamata colloquialmente "vasca da bagno", per la sua architettura particolare!), disposta su due piani. La proposta non è forse per tutti, il genere deve piacere. Io ho apprezzato molto le opere sia famose che quelle meno blasonate. Con un'aggiunta di 10 € si può acquistare (anche sul momento) l'accesso all'area delle exhibition; io ho avuto la fortuna di ammirare la mostra di Marina Abramovic, meritatissima. Ingresso al museo gratis con I Amsterdam Card.
Jun 12, 2024
FMBKK
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Très grande variété
Déambulation au milieu d’œuvres d’une grande diversité, l’audio-guide gratuit n’est pas toujours très utile… Visite à prolonger avec le MOCO.
May 11, 2024
208fransb
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Prima beleving voor leerlingen en docent
Geweldige rondleiding gehad met onze leerlingen eindexamentour kunst op 8 april Dank.. Zuidrand Haarlemmermeerlyceum hoofddorp
Apr 10, 2024
177bask
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Stedelijk museum Amsterdam
Stedelijk museum Amsterdam is een prettig museum om te bezoeken en niet te druk en prettige sfeer Ik vond de tentoonstelling interessant en afwisselend
Feb 6, 2024
Sallochy2016
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Nan Goldin erg goed…
Bezoek aan Stedelijk vanwege foto-expositie Nan Goldin. Indrukwekkende reportages over zaken die het leven bezighouden. Resterende expositie erg experimenteel en weinig pakkend. Jammer.
Jan 3, 2024
vantito60
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…dato che siete qui
È vicino al Van Gogh museum ed al Rijskmuseum, ma non snobbatelo. Merita una visita, dato che siete qui. Grande, anche troppo. Molte sale passatele “volando”. Altre molto interessanti, alcune con qualche “pezzo” (quadri) da scoprire “nascosto” in mezzo a tanti altri. Costoso, come del resto tutto qui ad Amsterdam.
Sep 19, 2023
marialuisanl
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Arte Contemporáneo de calidad
Museo de arte contemporáneo, dentro del circuito y la zona de museos tan impresionantes con la que cuenta Ámsterdam, Obras de artistas reconocidos, principalmente a partir del impresionismo, y recorrido muy interesante pero quizá sea el hermano pequeño de los grandes museos de la ciudad.
Sep 1, 2023
deide
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Arte contemporanea a gogo
Arte contemporanea a go go... c'è un pò di tutto, da oggetti a dipinti a manifesti... ampi spazi e ben gestito, a pochi metri dal VG Museum. Da non perdere per chi ama questo genere.
Jul 31, 2023
237evelynej
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Une belle surprise!
Il faut être honnête, nous y sommes allés parce qu’il était gratuit avec notre carte! I. Il Y a tant de choses à voir à Amsterdam qu’il n’était,pas dans nos priorités, Mais nous n’avons pas regretté…Le musée est clair, spacieux et les œuvres sont remarquables et mises en valeur, un excellent moment!
Mar 29, 2023
bjoern_riese
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Alle Kunstepochen der Niederlanden unter einem Dach
Super spannend führt das Museum durch die Kunstepochen der Niederlanden bis in die Kunst der Gegenwart. Das Museum ist nicht so überfüllt eignet sich also gut für spontane Besuche wenn das Reichsmuseum oder das Anne-Frank Museum überlaufen sind. Sehr lohnenswert.
Jun 21, 2022
TCRechen
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Moderne Kunst in interessantem Gebäude das alt und neu verbindet
Auch wenn der neue Anbau mit der Bezeichnung "Badewanne" nicht den charmantesten Namen trägt symbolisiert er doch ausgezeichnet die Verbindung zwischen Moderne und klassischer niederländischer (und internationaler) Kunst. Neben Mondrian, Malewitsch und zahlreichen anderen Künstlern des 20. Jahrhunderts bieten auch begehbare Installationen des 21. Jahrhunderts unterhaltsame Einblicke in die aktuelle Kunstszene der Niederlande.
Oct 28, 2021
serarango
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Visita inolvidable
La visita a un museo de arte moderno siempre es retador. Es mas deberia serlo. Y este no es una excepcion. Coleccion usual muy interesante con kandinsky, monet, van gogh, jackson pollock, picasso, mondrian etc muy interesante. Y lo mas moderno muy intrigante. Vale la pena.
Oct 14, 2021
albertozapatag
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Bonita construcción
Hermosa construcción vista desde afuera. No pude conseguir tickets para el ingreso. Había poca gente alrededor.
Aug 30, 2020
moenavej
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Stadig fremragende
Det er nok det bedste museum i byen med ganske strålende værker, glem de andre museer, hvis du ikke har tid, dette er fremragende.
Feb 20, 2020
861wilhelmp
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Fantastisk oplevelse
Meget smukt og interessant museum. Vi nåede desværre ikke at nyde skulpturerne i parken omkring museet. Man kan efter besøget nyde en god frokost eller kop kaffe i teltet / under sejlet i skulpturparken. Vi parkerede ved en af indgangene. Her kan man leje cykler og cykle de ca 10 km hen over heden til museet - skønt og hjemturen i øsende regnvejr :)
Nov 22, 2019
607larsn
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Bra samling
På ett bra sätt presenterades samlingarna i kronologisk ordning. Många intressanta verk. Lagom mycket folk, ljust och luftigt.
Mar 23, 2019
Z3478KNmartinl
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Spännande museum
Välordnat modernt konstmuseum som täcker perioden från sent 1800-tal fram till nutid. Perfekt att se någon dag efter VanGogh museet eftersom detta museum tar vid där Van Gogh slutade, ungefär.
Jun 13, 2018
karlbertilh
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Modernt museum för disparta uttryck
Vi besökte muséet under knappt två timmar - efter att ha ägnat större delen av dagen åt Van Gogh. De är varandras motsatser på sätt och vis. På Van Gogh leds man genom hans liv, tryggt och bekvämt. På Stedelijk är det tvärtom - massor av olika intryck och uttryck så fort man kommer innanför dörrarna. Det tar en stund innan man hjälpligt orienterat sig om vad de olika delarna av huset innehåller. Dock är det så ett museum för samtida konst ska vara, tycker jag.Deras basutställning med lite konsthistoria från det senaste seklet är alldeles utmärkt. Allt annat är bonus - om man ger sig tid att försjunka i varje rum, vill säga. Hit går vi igen.
Jun 13, 2018
AxelML
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Fantastiskt modernt museum
Jättehäftigt museum fyllt med saker att se på! Man hittar små detaljer här och där i muséet som verkligen är guldkorn. Dessutom ingen entréavgift om man är under 19 år.
Mar 2, 2018
DanishTravelor
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Niveau som på MoMA
Set udefra er Stedelijk Museum (Det kommunale Museum) ligesom guden Janus! Står man i Paulus Potterstraat ser man en flot bygning opført 1891 – 1895 i neorenæssancestil. Flot er den ikke mindst, hvis man sammenligner den med naboen, som er det helt utroligt grimme og alt for firkantede Van Gogh Museum, bygget af mursten i grå grumset farve. Dog har Stedelijk ved forskellige restaureringer mistet en del udsmykning og skulpturer, og disse tabte forsiringer burde genskabes ved en kommende restaurering. Set fra Museumsplein er det en ganske anden fortælling, når man ser Benthem Crouwels tilbygning, opført 2007 – 2012. Det at museet har to ansigter: Dét fra slutningen af det 19. århundrede og så det nye fra begyndelsen af det 21. århundrede, er jo en flot måde at fortælle gæsterne om hvad de skal se, når de besøger dette fremragende museum, der oprindelig blev opført for at huse den kunstsamling som Sophia Augusta Lopez Suasso de Bruyn (1816 – 1890) havde skænket Amsterdam. Mange genstande fra hendes samling findes dog i dag i Amsterdam Museum, efter at Stedelijk i 1970 overgik til udelukkende at være museum for moderne kunst. Stedelijk ejer en af verdens største samlinger af kunst fra modernismens begyndelse og fremefter, og meget af samlingen er slet ikke ophængt i museet. Da jeg besøgte Stedelijk i april 2014, var det første der mødte mig Jan Sluijters frapperende originale ”Bal Tabarin” fra 1907, et billede som, så vidt jeg forstod det, desværre kun var til låns i en periode? En stor gruppe mennesker i ophedet dans i en balsal på Montmartre under det overstrømmende elektriske lys, en nyhed dengang, og lysekronerne fylder næste to tredjedele af dette store billede, som er en slags overgang mellem impressionisme og modernisme (fauvisme). Og ellers begyndes der med mange af de store og berømte kunstnere fra modernismens barndom: Monet, Van Gogh, Bonnard, Rijsselberghe, Toorop og Mondrian. Her er flere billeder af medlemmerne af ”Die Brücke”: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde og Max Pechstein. Nævnes skal også billeder af Kandinsky, Soutine, Braque, Picasso, Chagall, Gino Severini, Heinrich Champendonk, Jan Wiegers, Leo Gestel, Constant Anton Nieuwenhuys og et mindre billede af blå heste af Franz Marc, hvis blå heste man jo ellers skal til Neue Gallerie i New York for at opleve. Her er stort set kun tale om hovedværker af kunstnerne, og det er en utrolig flot samling af en kaliber som man kan opleve det på MoMA i New York. Udstillingen fortsætter med nyere, abstrakte kunstarter, installationer osv., og det må andre, der forstår sig på den slags fortælle om.
Apr 24, 2014
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