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Allard Pierson Acquires Rare 17th-Century Jewish Prayer Book

Allard Pierson Acquires Rare 17th-Century Jewish Prayer Book

The Allard Pierson Museum has announced the acquisition of a unique copy of a 17th-century Jewish prayer book, a Haggadah printed by David Abenatar Melo. This significant discovery is only the second known copy of the book, which includes rare textual features, and enriches the museum's world-renowned Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana collection, supporting research into early modern Jewish history in Amsterdam.

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Allard Pierson Celebrates World Pride 2026 with Special Programming

Allard Pierson Celebrates World Pride 2026 with Special Programming

The Allard Pierson joins the international World Pride 2026 celebrations by exploring gender diversity and historical identity through its unique collections. Visitors can discover three thematic Pride-focused elements, including exhibitions on crossdressing and historical cartography, reflecting the ongoing global conversation on LGBTQI+ rights.

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Irma Boom's 'Book Activist' Exhibition and New Publication Highlight Dutch Design

Irma Boom's 'Book Activist' Exhibition and New Publication Highlight Dutch Design

The Allard Pierson Museum is celebrating the work of renowned Dutch book designer Irma Boom with a major exhibition in Japan, building on their 2022 'Book Manifest' show. This Japanese exhibition, titled 'Book Activist', features Boom's boundary-pushing projects and coincides with the release of the expanded fourth edition of her monumental 'Book Activist' publication.

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Artis Library Temporarily Closed for Renovations

Artis Library Temporarily Closed for Renovations

The Allard Pierson Museum's affiliated Artis Library is temporarily closed for essential renovations to its roof and façade. During this period, the library's valuable collection will be inaccessible, and visitors should be aware of potential noise and dust protection measures.

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Allard Pierson Museum Assists in Investigation of Archaeological Objects

Allard Pierson Museum Assists in Investigation of Archaeological Objects

The Allard Pierson Museum has assisted in a legal investigation concerning archaeological artifacts seized from an auction house. Experts evaluated the objects for authenticity and provenance, with some found to be modern forgeries. The museum plays a key role in assessing cultural heritage and determining its future.

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Allard Pierson Museum Launches Provenance Research Fellowship with Law Firm Support

Allard Pierson Museum Launches Provenance Research Fellowship with Law Firm Support

The Allard Pierson Museum is embarking on a multi-year collaboration with Rubicon Impact & Litigation, a law firm specializing in values-driven legal practice. This partnership will fund a dedicated three-year fellowship to conduct in-depth provenance research on the museum's archaeological collections, furthering its commitment to ethical restitution and heritage stewardship.

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Allard Pierson Museum Announces Week of Classics 2026 Program

Allard Pierson Museum Announces Week of Classics 2026 Program

The Allard Pierson Museum is participating in the national Week of Classics from April 9-19, 2026, with a program themed 'Multifaceted Antiquity: Voices of Then, Voices of Now.' Visitors can join guided tours, talks, and drawing sessions exploring ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the history of slavery.

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Allard Pierson Museum Acquires Original Art from Popular Dutch Comic 'S1ngle'

Allard Pierson Museum Acquires Original Art from Popular Dutch Comic 'S1ngle'

The Allard Pierson Museum has acquired the original drawings for the popular Dutch comic strip 'S1ngle'. Created by Hanco Kolk and Peter de Wit, the comic chronicles the daily lives, relationships, and workplace experiences of three friends. This acquisition enriches the museum's extensive collection of Dutch daily life comics.

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Allard Pierson Museum Launches Provenance Research Fellowship with Law Firm Support

Allard Pierson Museum Launches Provenance Research Fellowship with Law Firm Support

The Allard Pierson Museum is embarking on a multi-year collaboration with Rubicon Impact & Litigation, a law firm specializing in values-driven legal practice. This partnership will fund a dedicated three-year fellowship to conduct in-depth provenance research on the museum's archaeological collections, furthering its commitment to ethical restitution and heritage stewardship.

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Allard Pierson Museum Announces 2026 Research Fellows

Allard Pierson Museum Announces 2026 Research Fellows

The Allard Pierson Museum has unveiled its selection of eleven research fellows for the 2026 program. These scholars will undertake diverse projects, from studying ancient papyri to analyzing historical cartography, deepening the academic exploration of the museum's extensive collections.

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Allard Pierson Museum Extends Partnership for Medical History Preservation

Allard Pierson Museum Extends Partnership for Medical History Preservation

The Allard Pierson Museum and the Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG) have renewed their long-standing collaboration, ensuring the continued preservation and accessibility of a significant collection of medical history. This partnership focuses on managing and making available approximately 40,000 titles related to medical history for researchers and the public.

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Allard Pierson Museum Welcomes Marek Susdorf as Helstone Fonds Fellow

Allard Pierson Museum Welcomes Marek Susdorf as Helstone Fonds Fellow

Marek Susdorf has been named the Helstone Fonds Fellow at the Allard Pierson Museum, where he will research the role of music in Dutch colonialism in Suriname. His work will utilize the museum's unique Helstone and Surinamica collections and is expected to result in a new publication.

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Allard Pierson Museum Announces 2025 Research Fellows

Allard Pierson Museum Announces 2025 Research Fellows

The Allard Pierson Museum has revealed its new cohort of research fellows for 2025. These scholars will undertake diverse academic projects across the museum's extensive collections, contributing new insights into archaeology, cultural history, and specific historical documents. Their work covers topics such as provenance research, biographical studies, and analyses of fine prints and papyri.

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Amsterdam Symposium on the History of Food 2025 at Allard Pierson Museum

Amsterdam Symposium on the History of Food 2025 at Allard Pierson Museum

The Allard Pierson Museum will host the Amsterdam Symposium on the History of Food in 2025, a special edition marking Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. This academic event invites researchers to submit papers exploring the profound connection between food and urban development. It coincides with an exhibition on Amsterdam's food culture, running from April to September 2025 at the museum.

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Allard Pierson Museum Invites Applications for 2025 Research Fellowships

Allard Pierson Museum Invites Applications for 2025 Research Fellowships

The Allard Pierson Museum is seeking national and international researchers to apply for its 2025 fellowship program. These stipends offer opportunities for research up to three months, focusing on diverse collections ranging from historical cartography and papyri to circus collections and fine prints.

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Allard Pierson Announces Research Fellowships for 2025

Allard Pierson Announces Research Fellowships for 2025

The Allard Pierson Museum is offering several research fellowships for national and international scholars in 2025. These stipends support research for up to three months, focusing on various specialized collections and topics within the museum's extensive archives. Researchers interested in cultural history, archaeology, and specific collections are encouraged to apply.

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Allard Pierson Celebrates World Pride 2026 with Special Programming

Allard Pierson Celebrates World Pride 2026 with Special Programming

The Allard Pierson joins the international World Pride 2026 celebrations by exploring gender diversity and historical identity through its unique collections. Visitors can discover three thematic Pride-focused elements, including exhibitions on crossdressing and historical cartography, reflecting the ongoing global conversation on LGBTQI+ rights.

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Irma Boom's 'Book Activist' Exhibition and New Publication Highlight Dutch Design

Irma Boom's 'Book Activist' Exhibition and New Publication Highlight Dutch Design

The Allard Pierson Museum is celebrating the work of renowned Dutch book designer Irma Boom with a major exhibition in Japan, building on their 2022 'Book Manifest' show. This Japanese exhibition, titled 'Book Activist', features Boom's boundary-pushing projects and coincides with the release of the expanded fourth edition of her monumental 'Book Activist' publication.

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Allard Pierson Museum Explores Slavery, Law, and Freedom in New Exhibition

Allard Pierson Museum Explores Slavery, Law, and Freedom in New Exhibition

The Allard Pierson Museum presents its 'Not My Soul' exhibition, examining how Roman law influenced slavery in Suriname and how enslaved people asserted their humanity. Visitors will encounter systems of oppression and the pursuit of freedom through artifacts spanning antiquity to the Dutch colonial era, complemented by contemporary art.

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Allard Pierson Museum Presents 'Glass. Made in Antiquity' Exhibition

Allard Pierson Museum Presents 'Glass. Made in Antiquity' Exhibition

The Allard Pierson Museum's 'Glass. Made in Antiquity' exhibition explores the beauty and sophisticated craftsmanship of ancient glass, tracing its evolution from early Egyptian vessels to Roman-era innovations like glassblowing. Visitors can admire centuries-old objects, learn about production techniques, and discover new scientific research findings on these fragile artifacts. The exhibition also features contemporary artists inspired by historical glassmakers.

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Allard Pierson Marks 100 Years of Dutch Theatre Collection

Allard Pierson Marks 100 Years of Dutch Theatre Collection

The Allard Pierson Museum celebrates a century of its internationally renowned Dutch theatre collection, safeguarding centuries of performing arts heritage. This significant anniversary is highlighted by a special exhibition featuring Baron van Slingelandt's 18th-century model theatre, a symposium, and a new publication detailing the collection's history and key objects.

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Amsterdam Symposium on the History of Food 2025 at Allard Pierson Museum

Amsterdam Symposium on the History of Food 2025 at Allard Pierson Museum

The Allard Pierson Museum will host the Amsterdam Symposium on the History of Food in 2025, a special edition marking Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. This academic event invites researchers to submit papers exploring the profound connection between food and urban development. It coincides with an exhibition on Amsterdam's food culture, running from April to September 2025 at the museum.

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Allard Pierson Museum Launches International Research on Ancient Mummy Portraits and Prepares Exhibition

Allard Pierson Museum Launches International Research on Ancient Mummy Portraits and Prepares Exhibition

The Allard Pierson Museum has initiated a major international research project focusing on twelve ancient Egyptian mummy portraits. This study aims to uncover details about their creation and materials, utilizing non-invasive analysis techniques. The museum will also host the exhibition 'Face to Face: The People Behind the Mummy Portraits' starting October 6, 2023, showcasing these and other significant works.

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Allard Pierson Museum Acquires Rare 17th-Century Amsterdam Wall Map

Allard Pierson Museum Acquires Rare 17th-Century Amsterdam Wall Map

The Allard Pierson Museum has acquired a unique 17th-century hand-colored wall map of Amsterdam, considered the most detailed and reliable depiction of the city from that era. This monumental Van Berckenrode map is now a highlight of the museum's 'Open kaart – from atlas to street map' exhibition, enriching its world-class cartographic collection.

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