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Museum Het Schip Exhibitions

Discover what's on and plan your visit around unique architecture and design exhibits in Amsterdam.

Museum Het Schip regularly hosts special exhibitions that delve deeper into the Amsterdam School style, its unique architecture, design principles, and its profound impact on social housing. These temporary shows offer fresh perspectives and expand on the permanent collection. Visitors can explore various facets of this influential art movement, from its artistic expressions to its social context.

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Featured exhibitions at Museum Het Schip
Highlights and recommended shows in Amsterdam
Explore featured exhibitions at Museum Het Schip, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Amsterdam.
Watercolor illustration of Amsterdam School architecture featuring ornate facades, curved windows, and tram lines in a purple-hued urban street scene.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Amsterdamse School, Verbeelde idealen Exhibition in Amsterdam

Explore an iconic art and architecture movement through interactive displays.

Dive into the romantic and imaginative Amsterdam School art and architecture movement. This permanent exhibition at Museum Het Schip reveals its craftsmanship, social ideals, and enduring inspiration through interactive experiences.

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Watercolor illustration of Amsterdam School furniture and lighting, including a purple armchair, cabinet, and stained-glass lamp, displayed in a museum gallery.
Permanent exhibition

Explore the Amsterdam School Permanent Collection at Museum Het Schip

Architectural and decorative arts by renowned Dutch designers.

Delve into the permanent collection displaying the Amsterdam School style. See works by Hildo Krop, Michel de Klerk, and Piet Kramer, including furniture and art objects. Learn about this distinctive period in Dutch design.

Permanent Collection
Watercolor illustration of the Amsterdam School: Constructed Ideals exhibition at Museum Het Schip, featuring architectural models, historical photos, and visitors exploring displays on social idealism and craftsmanship.
Permanent exhibition

Amsterdam School: Constructed Ideals — Discover this Permanent Architecture Exhibition

Explore unique Dutch design and social ideals at Museum Het Schip.

This exhibition reveals the romantic, imaginative, and social principles behind the Amsterdam School movement. Visitors can experience architectural masterpieces and artistic collaborations through interactive exhibits and historical artifacts.

Exhibition Details
Housing Crisis Exhibition at Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam

Housing Crisis Exhibition at Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam

Exploring the historical struggle for affordable homes in the Netherlands.

Discover the history of Dutch social architecture and public housing. This exhibition features archival materials, interactive timelines, and contemporary art pieces that address the ongoing housing crisis.

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Max Schulze: Antichamber Exhibition at Museum Het Schip
From Jul 21, 2026

Max Schulze: Antichamber Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

Mixed media art exploring modern housing crisis challenges.

Discover an evocative series of sketches and mixed media works by Max Schulze reflecting on the architectural and personal dimensions of urban life. Located in the Museumcafé, this exhibition explores themes of transience and exclusion.

Antichamber Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a monument to Jan Willem Cornelis Tellegen, featuring a bronze relief portrait, inscriptions, and architectural sketches in the Amsterdam School style.
From Apr 16, 2021

A Monument to the Mayor: Commemorating Amsterdam's Visionary Urban Development Exhibition

Celebrating Mayor Tellegen's impact on social housing and Amsterdam's architecture.

Discover the legacy of Amsterdam's Mayor Jan Willem Cornelis Tellegen in this special exhibition. It examines his dedication to social housing and his influence on the renowned Amsterdam School architects, shaping the city's urban landscape. Explore this historical account of a leader's vision.

Mayor Tellegen Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of hands binding a book using the Coptic stitch technique, with tools and materials on a wooden table in a workshop setting.

Hands-on Bookbinding Workshop for Adults at Museum Het Schip

Learn Coptic stitch to create a personalized, flat-laying book.

Discover the satisfying craft of bookbinding in this interactive workshop designed for adults. Master the Coptic stitch technique and take home your own beautifully bound book, perfect for journaling or sketching.

Bookbinding Workshop
Watercolor illustration of a museum cafe setting with tufted carpets featuring urban nature and houseplant designs, part of the 'Curating Atmosphere' exhibition by Rosanne Speet.
From Feb 25, 2025

Curating Atmosphere: Rosanne Speet's Contemporary Art Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

Explore textile art inspired by garden cities and domestic nature.

Discover "Curating Atmosphere" by artist Rosanne Speet at Museum Het Schip. This exhibition features unique tufted carpets that reflect urban green spaces and the cultural history of houseplants. Gain insight into the themes of nature and domesticity.

Curating Atmosphere Exhibition
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Museum Het Schip
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Museum Het Schip, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Amsterdam.
Watercolor illustration of Amsterdam School architecture featuring ornate facades, curved windows, and tram lines in a purple-hued urban street scene.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Amsterdamse School, Verbeelde idealen Exhibition in Amsterdam

Explore an iconic art and architecture movement through interactive displays.

Dive into the romantic and imaginative Amsterdam School art and architecture movement. This permanent exhibition at Museum Het Schip reveals its craftsmanship, social ideals, and enduring inspiration through interactive experiences.

View Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of Amsterdam School furniture and lighting, including a purple armchair, cabinet, and stained-glass lamp, displayed in a museum gallery.
Permanent exhibition

Explore the Amsterdam School Permanent Collection at Museum Het Schip

Architectural and decorative arts by renowned Dutch designers.

Delve into the permanent collection displaying the Amsterdam School style. See works by Hildo Krop, Michel de Klerk, and Piet Kramer, including furniture and art objects. Learn about this distinctive period in Dutch design.

Permanent Collection
Watercolor illustration of the Amsterdam School: Constructed Ideals exhibition at Museum Het Schip, featuring architectural models, historical photos, and visitors exploring displays on social idealism and craftsmanship.
Permanent exhibition

Amsterdam School: Constructed Ideals — Discover this Permanent Architecture Exhibition

Explore unique Dutch design and social ideals at Museum Het Schip.

This exhibition reveals the romantic, imaginative, and social principles behind the Amsterdam School movement. Visitors can experience architectural masterpieces and artistic collaborations through interactive exhibits and historical artifacts.

Exhibition Details
Housing Crisis Exhibition at Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam

Housing Crisis Exhibition at Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam

Exploring the historical struggle for affordable homes in the Netherlands.

Discover the history of Dutch social architecture and public housing. This exhibition features archival materials, interactive timelines, and contemporary art pieces that address the ongoing housing crisis.

View Exhibition Details
Max Schulze: Antichamber Exhibition at Museum Het Schip
From Jul 21, 2026

Max Schulze: Antichamber Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

Mixed media art exploring modern housing crisis challenges.

Discover an evocative series of sketches and mixed media works by Max Schulze reflecting on the architectural and personal dimensions of urban life. Located in the Museumcafé, this exhibition explores themes of transience and exclusion.

Antichamber Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a monument to Jan Willem Cornelis Tellegen, featuring a bronze relief portrait, inscriptions, and architectural sketches in the Amsterdam School style.
From Apr 16, 2021

A Monument to the Mayor: Commemorating Amsterdam's Visionary Urban Development Exhibition

Celebrating Mayor Tellegen's impact on social housing and Amsterdam's architecture.

Discover the legacy of Amsterdam's Mayor Jan Willem Cornelis Tellegen in this special exhibition. It examines his dedication to social housing and his influence on the renowned Amsterdam School architects, shaping the city's urban landscape. Explore this historical account of a leader's vision.

Mayor Tellegen Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of hands binding a book using the Coptic stitch technique, with tools and materials on a wooden table in a workshop setting.

Hands-on Bookbinding Workshop for Adults at Museum Het Schip

Learn Coptic stitch to create a personalized, flat-laying book.

Discover the satisfying craft of bookbinding in this interactive workshop designed for adults. Master the Coptic stitch technique and take home your own beautifully bound book, perfect for journaling or sketching.

Bookbinding Workshop
Watercolor illustration of a museum cafe setting with tufted carpets featuring urban nature and houseplant designs, part of the 'Curating Atmosphere' exhibition by Rosanne Speet.
From Feb 25, 2025

Curating Atmosphere: Rosanne Speet's Contemporary Art Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

Explore textile art inspired by garden cities and domestic nature.

Discover "Curating Atmosphere" by artist Rosanne Speet at Museum Het Schip. This exhibition features unique tufted carpets that reflect urban green spaces and the cultural history of houseplants. Gain insight into the themes of nature and domesticity.

Curating Atmosphere Exhibition
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at Museum Het Schip
Review past exhibitions from Museum Het Schip to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Amsterdam.
Art installation at the Leendert Vooijce exhibition 'Chop wood, carry water,' showing a video screen with scenes of urban maintenance workers, surrounded by brick structures inspired by Amsterdam School architecture, with visitors observing.
Apr 24, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026

Leendert Vooijce: 'Chop Wood, Carry Water' Contemporary Art Exhibition in Amsterdam

A unique performative investigation into urban maintenance and visibility.

Explore Leendert Vooijce's challenging performative work at Museum Het Schip. His video installation documents a 37-day project transforming public service into art, questioning labor and visibility.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of an exhibition at Museum Het Schip featuring student-crafted bags, hats, and tables inspired by the Amsterdam School architectural style.
Apr 9, 2026 – Jun 22, 2026

Museum Het Schip presents Student Work: Expositie van het Hout- en Meubileringscollege

Discover Amsterdam School-inspired designs by HMC Creative Crafts students.

Explore a fascinating collection of bags, hats, and tables crafted by Hout- en Meubileringscollege students. This exhibition at Museum Het Schip highlights how young artisans interpret and integrate the iconic Amsterdam School design principles into their contemporary work, offering fresh perspectives on craftsmanship.

Student Exhibition
Purple watercolor artwork featuring Amsterdam buildings and a map, with text 'Amsterdam Ornamenta' and 'After-Post Owen Brouwer Cultural Heritage Paradigms & Infrastructure'
Jan 24, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Expositie Owen Brouwer: After-Post Exhibition at Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam

Exploring ornamentation and urban infrastructure through art in Amsterdam.

Owen Brouwer's 'After-Post' exhibition delves into Amsterdam's cultural heritage. See how art reinterprets public infrastructures and reveals hidden narratives. Explore this engaging display at Museum Het Schip.

After-Post Exhibition
A vibrant abstract tapestry in purple, orange, and green hangs in a gallery, representing Rosa Smits' 'Collective Weaving' exhibition at Museum Het Schip.
Oct 14, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026

Rosa Smits: Collective Weaving Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

Explore how communities are formed through textile art and shared creation.

This exhibition highlights Amsterdam artist Rosa Smits's collaborative weaving process. Local residents join to create tapestries, exploring social and tactile bonds. Witness art that questions communal living and strengthens community connections.

Collective Weaving Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a collaborative weaving workshop at Museum Het Schip, featuring artist Rosa Smits and community members creating tapestries together in a warm, purple-hued setting.
Oct 14, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026

Exposition 'Collectief Weefsel': Rosa Smits' Participatory Textile Art at Museum Het Schip

Explore community, tactility, and shared creation through woven tapestries.

This exhibition presents Rosa Smits' innovative textile art, highlighting the social and procedural aspects of weaving. Discover how communities connect and collaborate through her unique tapestry projects.

Rosa Smits Exhibition
A watercolor illustration in purple and red tones featuring silhouettes of two figures, textiles, ceramics, and architectural models, representing the Unseen Talent: Women of the Amsterdam School exhibition.
Sep 26, 2025 – Jun 28, 2026

Unseen Talent: The Pioneering Women Artists of the Amsterdam School Exhibition

Showcasing diverse art, design, and architecture by overlooked female talents.

Delve into the inspiring stories and creative output of female artists from the Amsterdam School at this unique exhibition. See their remarkable textiles, ceramics, and architectural designs, many on display for the first time.

Unseen Talent Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of two women, representing female artists of the Amsterdam School movement, surrounded by tools and works including a loom, pottery, and design sketches, symbolizing their creative contributions.
Sep 26, 2025 – Jun 28, 2026

Discover 'Ongekend Talent': Women Artists of the Amsterdam School at Het Schip

Highlighting unseen works in art, architecture, and design.

Uncover the compelling stories and creations of female artists and architects from the Amsterdam School movement. The exhibition explores their diverse oeuvres in ceramics, textiles, and graphic design, revealing their impact during a turbulent era.

Ongekend Talent Exhibition
Discover 'Sanar gozando': Immersive Textile Art by Cristina Flores Pescorán at Museum Het Schip
Sep 17, 2025 – Feb 17, 2026

Discover 'Sanar gozando': Immersive Textile Art by Cristina Flores Pescorán at Museum Het Schip

A powerful installation blending ancestral Peruvian weaving with personal healing stories.

Explore Cristina Flores Pescorán's 'Sanar gozando,' an exhibition inspired by ancient Chancay culture and the artist's journey. This immersive textile installation at Museum Het Schip features unique sculptures exploring transformation and ancestral connection.

Sanar gozando Exhibition
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