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Amsterdam in Motion: An Immersive Audiovisual Experience

An unforgettable way to experience Amsterdam through dynamic projections and soundscapes.

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Discover Amsterdam's past, present, and future through the world's largest multimedia city model. This interactive exhibition brings urban stories to life with breathtaking projections, impressive animations, and a powerful sound system.

Amsterdam in Motion features a gigantic multimedia city model, exploring the city's living story and metropolitan challenges through projections and interactive elements.

Amsterdam in Motion
About Amsterdam in Motion

Amsterdam in Motion offers a unique cultural experience that tells the living story of the city, marking 750 years of Amsterdam. Curated by the Amsterdam Museum, it features the world's largest multimedia maquette, spanning 200 m². This impressive model vividly brings the city's past, present, and future to life with breathtaking projections, impressive animations, and a powerful sound system. Visitors explore metropolitan challenges like housing, migration, urban planning, and the environment through interactive exhibits.

Brick building facade with Amsterdam in Motion banners, arched windows, and entrance under blue sky with scattered clouds
Amsterdam in Motion opening hours in Amsterdam

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for Amsterdam in Motion. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam in Motion Admission Overview

Amsterdam in Motion offers paid admission for general visitors, while children aged 0-17 can enter for free. Student tickets are also available. Discount codes are accepted, and visitors planning to use specific passes like the Museumpass or iamsterdamcitycard should be aware these require a separate booking process. This provides a clear overview of the admission structure for the immersive audiovisual experience in Amsterdam.

Friends Ticket (per person, minimum 4 people)
€15.00

Only available for groups of 4 people. Must purchase 4 tickets. Total €60.00 for four people. Saves €12 compared to individual adult tickets.

Adult (ages 18+)
€18.00
Child (ages 0-17)
Free
Family visits at Amsterdam in Motion

Families visiting Amsterdam in Motion at Westerpark can engage with interactive exhibits and explore the city's history together. The experience is best suited for children aged 6 and older, who can participate in an exciting treasure hunt designed to reveal stories behind the local architecture.

Recommended age: Ages 6+

Take your family on a voyage of discovery through Amsterdam with an exciting city treasure hunt and interactive exhibits at Westerpark.

Why families will enjoy it

  • Complete exciting assignments in the family treasure hunt
  • Marvel at the world's largest audiovisual city model show
  • Interact with exhibits like joining a protest or playing the housing market game
  • Free admission for children and youth under 18 years old

Activities and resources for children

Kids trail

Amsterdam in Motion Family Treasure Hunt

Ages 6+

An exciting treasure hunt with assignments that reveal what lies behind Amsterdam's iconic facades.

Location of Amsterdam in Motion

Amsterdam in Motion is located at Pazzanistraat 19-23 in the vibrant Westerpark neighborhood of Amsterdam. This setting places visitors in a dynamic urban environment, complementing the immersive audiovisual experience inside, which explores the city's living story through moving images and large-scale projections.

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Pazzanistraat 19-23

1014 DB Amsterdam

Westerpark, North Holland, NL

Planning Your Visit to Amsterdam in Motion

To visit Amsterdam in Motion, booking a timed entry slot is required. The experience in Amsterdam's Westerpark neighborhood is easily accessible by public transport, bike, or car, and parking is available. You can select your preferred language (Dutch or English) when booking your time slot.

Planning Your Visit to Amsterdam in Motion

Amsterdam in Motion: Immersive Urban Exploration

Amsterdam in Motion offers a unique cultural experience in Amsterdam, presenting the city's living story through the world's largest multimedia maquette. Spanning 200 m², this gigantic city model brings Amsterdam's past, present, and future to life with breathtaking projections, impressive animations, and a powerful sound system. Visitors explore key metropolitan challenges like housing, migration, urban planning, and environmental concerns through interactive exhibits. The experience allows guests to engage with diverse topics, from listening to personal stories about migration to delving into the city's fashion and football scenes, or learning about the ecology of its canals. Guests can even contribute ideas for future city development, making it an engaging and educational journey for all ages.

Interior space of Amsterdam in Motion venue featuring large-scale projections of Amsterdam buildings on walls, concrete floor, and exposed industrial ceiling beams

History and Background of Amsterdam in Motion

Amsterdam in Motion, an immersive multimedia model showcasing the city's narrative, officially opened to the public on October 27, 2025, as a significant gift to the city of Amsterdam. Mayor Femke Halsema formally accepted this unique cultural initiative on behalf of the municipality. The project represents a collaborative effort primarily between the Amsterdam Museum and Duncan Stutterheim, further supported by partners such as Cultuurdorp Westergas. This extensive experience is uniquely housed within Zuiveringshal Oost, located on the Westergas grounds, where it features the world's largest city model, spanning over 200 square meters. Through projections, animations, and sound, it vividly portrays Amsterdam's story, reflecting its **enduring cultural significance** from past to present and into the future.

  • Amsterdam in Motion multimedia model

    Overview

    Amsterdam in Motion is a large multimedia model of the city of Amsterdam, maintained by the Amsterdam Museum in collaboration with many partners. It presents the city's story, past, present, and future, through projections, animations, and sound.

  • Opened to the public on October 27, 2025

    2025Opening

    Amsterdam in Motion opened to the public on October 27, 2025, as a gift to the city of Amsterdam. Mayor Femke Halsema accepted it on behalf of the city.

  • Housed in Zuiveringshal Oost at Westergas

    Architecture

    The museum houses the largest city model in the world, covering over 200 square meters. The setup is located in Zuiveringshal Oost, a building situated on the grounds of Westergas.

  • Collaboration between Amsterdam Museum and Duncan Stutterheim

    Founding

    The initiative is a collaboration between the Amsterdam Museum and Duncan Stutterheim, with additional partners including Cultuurdorp Westergas and .monks.

Amsterdam in Motion FAQs: Find Your Answers (No Waiting on Hold!)

Curious about your visit to Amsterdam in Motion? Good news: booking a time slot is required, making your experience smooth and seamless. And while we love hearing from you, direct phone contact isn't available

email is the best way to connect!

What is the general email address for Amsterdam in Motion?

The general email address for inquiries to Amsterdam in Motion is [email protected]. This is suitable for most visitor-related questions.

How do I reach the Press & Media department at Amsterdam in Motion?

To contact the Press & Media department at Amsterdam in Motion, please use the dedicated email address [email protected].

How can I contact Amsterdam in Motion?

You can contact Amsterdam in Motion for general questions via email at [email protected]. Dedicated email addresses are also available for press and media, and communication and marketing inquiries. Additionally, practical and accessibility information is available on their website.

Does Amsterdam in Motion have a contact phone number?

A direct contact phone number for Amsterdam in Motion is not explicitly provided in the available information. Please use the provided email addresses for communication.

Practical Tips for Visiting Amsterdam in Motion

To ensure a smooth visit to Amsterdam in Motion, booking a timed entry slot is required. When securing your ticket, you can select your preferred language for the experience, as it is available in both Dutch and English. The venue is easily accessible, whether you choose to arrive by public transport, bicycle, or car, and parking is available on-site.

Who Will Enjoy Amsterdam in Motion?

Amsterdam in Motion is designed to engage a diverse audience, including families with children, students, and groups. Visitors interested in the city's rich history, local heritage, architecture, and contemporary urban challenges will find this immersive experience insightful. The venue offers an interactive approach to exploring Amsterdam's past, present, and future through multimedia projections and hands-on exhibits. Please note that booking a time slot in advance is required for all visitors.

Amsterdam in Motion: Immersive Visuals

Discover a visual journey through Amsterdam in Motion, located in Amsterdam, with photos capturing its immersive experience. These images showcase grand projections of the city's evolving landscapes and interactive multimedia models. Visitors can expect dynamic scenes and the unique atmosphere created by engaging displays that tell Amsterdam's living story.

Person capturing a large illuminated city projection with smartphone in a darkened room, showcasing Amsterdam in Motion's immersive display
Brick building facade with Amsterdam in Motion banners, arched windows, and entrance under blue sky with scattered clouds
Interior space of Amsterdam in Motion venue featuring large-scale projections of Amsterdam buildings on walls, concrete floor, and exposed industrial ceiling beams
A person sits on steps watching large projection screens displaying aerial views of Amsterdam in a dark exhibition space with stepped seating.
Three women engaging with an interactive projection of Amsterdam city elements in a dimly lit exhibition space with purple and blue lighting
Glowing 3D city model illuminated with yellow light trails, viewed by silhouetted people in a dark room with a starry blue backdrop
3D model of Amsterdam city skyline with illuminated buildings and glowing yellow pathways at dusk
Three people seated on a white platform wearing headphones in a minimalist room with white walls and dark flooring
3D city model with glowing pathways and illuminated structures highlighting urban layout
Dark exhibition space with blue lighting, audience seated on left, large projection of brick wall with Dutch text banner reading 'ONZE WONINGNOOD= de SPEKULANT z'n BROOD'
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