The Grachtenmuseum in Amsterdam hosts a range of exhibitions that delve into the fascinating story of the city's iconic canal belt. These displays explore the historical development, intricate engineering, and cultural significance of the canals, often changing to offer new perspectives. Plan your visit to experience these focused insights into Amsterdam's heritage.
Explore Amsterdam's enduring waterways through an immersive audiovisual journey.
Discover Amsterdam's transformation from a fishing village to a vibrant metropolis, showcasing the vital role of its canals. This permanent multimedia exhibition features captivating models, dynamic projections, and engaging audio guides.
The Amsterdam Canals
Paintings and films exploring contemporary urban identity.
Experience new and existing works by Kaili Smith that delve into familial ties and globalised inner-city urbanism. The show highlights Smith's artistic practice, combining intimate human stories with broader sociological themes.
Kaili Smith Exhibition
A visual record of the fight for architectural preservation.
Trace the 20th-century urban redevelopment plans that threatened the city and the collective movements that successfully halted them. View rare archival maps, drawings, and protest materials detailing the survival of the historic canal district.
Exhibition Details
Photography and installation art exploring the complexities of modern Amsterdam life.
Artist Tycho reflects on urban growth and resilience through a multidisciplinary approach. His work highlights the weight placed on the city's infrastructure and the spirit of its inhabitants.
Druk Exhibition
A nature-inspired display of local wildlife and art.
Investigate the hidden ecosystem of Amsterdam's waterways through a blend of natural history and contemporary creative works. This display examines the complex relationships shared between city dwellers and the animals that call the urban environment home.
Animals of the Canals
An immersive optical installation within a historic canal house.
Experience a dizzying visual illusion that bridges centuries of artistic expression. This installation features audio narration by Faye Feller to provide insight into the room's decorative elements and unique spatial transformation.
Mirror Floor Installation
A photographic look at the pets of Amsterdam.
See the whimsical animal portraits by photographer Isabella Rozendaal. The collection features a wide variety of pets and exotic animals documented throughout the city.
Animal Portraits Exhibition
A visual journey through Amsterdam's history of queer pride and celebration.
Discover the impact of the Canal Parade through archival records and textile art by Yamuna Forzani. The exhibition highlights the parade's transformation and its significance within the broader landscape of Dutch queer history.
Love on the CanalsExplore Amsterdam's enduring waterways through an immersive audiovisual journey.
Discover Amsterdam's transformation from a fishing village to a vibrant metropolis, showcasing the vital role of its canals. This permanent multimedia exhibition features captivating models, dynamic projections, and engaging audio guides.
The Amsterdam CanalsPaintings and films exploring contemporary urban identity.
Experience new and existing works by Kaili Smith that delve into familial ties and globalised inner-city urbanism. The show highlights Smith's artistic practice, combining intimate human stories with broader sociological themes.
Kaili Smith ExhibitionA visual record of the fight for architectural preservation.
Trace the 20th-century urban redevelopment plans that threatened the city and the collective movements that successfully halted them. View rare archival maps, drawings, and protest materials detailing the survival of the historic canal district.
Exhibition DetailsPhotography and installation art exploring the complexities of modern Amsterdam life.
Artist Tycho reflects on urban growth and resilience through a multidisciplinary approach. His work highlights the weight placed on the city's infrastructure and the spirit of its inhabitants.
Druk ExhibitionA visual journey through Amsterdam's history of queer pride and celebration.
Discover the impact of the Canal Parade through archival records and textile art by Yamuna Forzani. The exhibition highlights the parade's transformation and its significance within the broader landscape of Dutch queer history.
Love on the CanalsAn immersive optical installation within a historic canal house.
Experience a dizzying visual illusion that bridges centuries of artistic expression. This installation features audio narration by Faye Feller to provide insight into the room's decorative elements and unique spatial transformation.
Mirror Floor InstallationA nature-inspired display of local wildlife and art.
Investigate the hidden ecosystem of Amsterdam's waterways through a blend of natural history and contemporary creative works. This display examines the complex relationships shared between city dwellers and the animals that call the urban environment home.
Animals of the CanalsA photographic look at the pets of Amsterdam.
See the whimsical animal portraits by photographer Isabella Rozendaal. The collection features a wide variety of pets and exotic animals documented throughout the city.
Animal Portraits ExhibitionA curated selection of artistic and historical programs to explore.
Delve into the vibrant world of Amsterdam's museum programs, showcasing a variety of themes from contemporary art to historical artifacts. Uncover engaging cultural exhibitions across the city's numerous venues, offering enriching experiences for all interests.
