The Oude Kerk (Old Church) in Amsterdam serves as a distinctive cultural venue, regularly transforming its medieval spaces with contemporary art exhibitions. This page offers insights into the types of exhibitions you can expect to find and how they interact with the historic architecture. While specific exhibition details are not provided here, we recommend checking the official Oude Kerk website for the most current schedule and planning your visit.
Dirck Crabeth's 1555 masterwork: intricate religious and family imagery in glass.
This remarkable stained-glass window in the Oude Kerk showcases a pivotal 16th-century religious scene by Dirck Crabeth. Witness Mary's deathbed, apostles, and the prominent Brunt donor family, all intricately rendered. It's a key piece of Dutch art history.
Stained Glass Exhibition
Discover 16th-century religious heritage in Oude Kerk's Mariakapel.
Witness the detailed 1555 stained glass window depicting the Annunciation and Visitation. This historic artwork in the Oude Kerk showcases intricate scenes, donor portraits, and a compelling legacy of artistic preservation.
Stained Glass Exhibition
A permanent presentation exploring medieval heritage and contemporary art.
Journey through over 700 years of cultural evolution at the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam's most historic building. This ongoing exhibition features stunning medieval architecture, Baroque organs, and thought-provoking contemporary art installations. Visitors can explore the significant interplay between ancient history and modern artistic expression.
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A contemporary art piece presented in 2015 reflecting religious history.
Explore 'Holy Sepulchre,' an installation by Giorgio Andreotta Calò featuring a striking red stained glass window. Exhibited at the Oude Kerk in 2015, this artwork referenced the 1515 Holy Sepulchre Chapel, inviting reflection on art and heritage.
Holy Sepulchre
Honor Saskia Uylenburgh's legacy with poetry, music, and historical insights.
Join the Oude Kerk for Saskia Ontbijt XL, a unique morning event remembering Saskia Uylenburgh. Enjoy a special breakfast, engaging readings, and musical performances. Discover her story and connection to Amsterdam through insightful lectures and cultural tributes.
Saskia Ontbijt XL
Features a Rijksmuseum curator, poet, and violinist in a unique historical setting.
The Saskia Breakfast at Oude Kerk is an annual tribute to Saskia Uylenburgh, Rembrandt's muse. Enjoy a curator's lecture, poetry reading, and live music. Experience the rich history and cultural significance of this special event.
Saskia Breakfast Exhibition
Discover visual illusions and spiritual imagination through early film techniques.
Explore Minne Kersten's unique audiovisual artwork during a special evening opening at the Oude Kerk. This installation connects spiritual imagination with early film techniques, using the historic architecture as its canvas. Free introductory tours enhance the experience.
Minne Kersten Exhibition
Featuring acclaimed saxophonist Ben van Gelder and talented guest musicians
Start Liberation Day 2026 with an inspiring morning concert. Saxophonist Ben van Gelder curates a unique musical program at Oude Kerk, showcasing various ensembles. Secure your tickets to experience this special performance on May 5.
Liberation Day ConcertDirck Crabeth's 1555 masterwork: intricate religious and family imagery in glass.
This remarkable stained-glass window in the Oude Kerk showcases a pivotal 16th-century religious scene by Dirck Crabeth. Witness Mary's deathbed, apostles, and the prominent Brunt donor family, all intricately rendered. It's a key piece of Dutch art history.
Stained Glass ExhibitionDiscover 16th-century religious heritage in Oude Kerk's Mariakapel.
Witness the detailed 1555 stained glass window depicting the Annunciation and Visitation. This historic artwork in the Oude Kerk showcases intricate scenes, donor portraits, and a compelling legacy of artistic preservation.
Stained Glass ExhibitionA permanent presentation exploring medieval heritage and contemporary art.
Journey through over 700 years of cultural evolution at the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam's most historic building. This ongoing exhibition features stunning medieval architecture, Baroque organs, and thought-provoking contemporary art installations. Visitors can explore the significant interplay between ancient history and modern artistic expression.
Discover Oude KerkA contemporary art piece presented in 2015 reflecting religious history.
Explore 'Holy Sepulchre,' an installation by Giorgio Andreotta Calò featuring a striking red stained glass window. Exhibited at the Oude Kerk in 2015, this artwork referenced the 1515 Holy Sepulchre Chapel, inviting reflection on art and heritage.
Holy SepulchreHonor Saskia Uylenburgh's legacy with poetry, music, and historical insights.
Join the Oude Kerk for Saskia Ontbijt XL, a unique morning event remembering Saskia Uylenburgh. Enjoy a special breakfast, engaging readings, and musical performances. Discover her story and connection to Amsterdam through insightful lectures and cultural tributes.
Saskia Ontbijt XLFeatures a Rijksmuseum curator, poet, and violinist in a unique historical setting.
The Saskia Breakfast at Oude Kerk is an annual tribute to Saskia Uylenburgh, Rembrandt's muse. Enjoy a curator's lecture, poetry reading, and live music. Experience the rich history and cultural significance of this special event.
Saskia Breakfast ExhibitionDiscover visual illusions and spiritual imagination through early film techniques.
Explore Minne Kersten's unique audiovisual artwork during a special evening opening at the Oude Kerk. This installation connects spiritual imagination with early film techniques, using the historic architecture as its canvas. Free introductory tours enhance the experience.
Minne Kersten ExhibitionFeaturing acclaimed saxophonist Ben van Gelder and talented guest musicians
Start Liberation Day 2026 with an inspiring morning concert. Saxophonist Ben van Gelder curates a unique musical program at Oude Kerk, showcasing various ensembles. Secure your tickets to experience this special performance on May 5.
Liberation Day Concert
An early morning concert exploring experimental sound art and bass guitar.
Witness the acclaimed Farida Amadou's solo performance, blending free jazz and rhythmic structures within the historic Oude Kerk. This unique experience offers a deep dive into contemporary sound and improvised music.
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Turner Prize winner explores beauty and decay with reclaimed materials.
Experience the first major solo exhibition in the Netherlands by 2023 Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling. Discover powerful new sculptures and a unique landscape created from everyday reclaimed materials, questioning value and transformation.
Jesse Darling Exhibition
Electronic music, processed voices, and organ merge in 'Hacked Voices' premiere.
Witness the live premiere of Anushka Chkheidze's 'Hacked Voices,' a sound installation exploring digital themes. This special Oude Kerk morning concert blends electronic music with a live organ performance, creating a unique sonic environment. Experience how fragmented voices disrupt systems of control.
Sound Installation
Conversation with Yuki Kho on artistic practice and exhibition themes.
Explore the creative process of artist Minne Kersten as she discusses her installation "There’s Always Another Twist" with Yuki Kho. Gain unique perspectives on her work, which explores illusion, space, and memory within fictional worlds.
Artist Talk
Facade installation exploring rainwater, copper transformation, and historical drainage.
British artist Tild Greene's 'Yield' transforms Oude Kerk's facade with a unique rainwater-collecting installation. This artwork reveals the passage of time through changing copper, connecting to urban utility and historical architecture.
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Discover spiritual imagination through early film techniques and architecture.
Join complimentary walk-in tours to preview the Minne Kersten exhibition at Oude Kerk. These weekend tours explore religious architecture, spiritual imagination, and early film techniques, running through April 5, 2026.
Minne Kersten Tours
Explore spiritual imagination and early film techniques in a unique site-specific installation.
Minne Kersten's exhibition at the Oude Kerk offers an immersive journey through audiovisual installations. Witness how fiction and reality merge using spiral staircases as a psychological motif. Experience the interplay of 16 mm films and a unique soundscape within the historic setting.
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Explore themes of migration and identity through light and textiles.
Immerse yourself in Kimsooja's unique artwork featuring textile bundles from local communities and windows refracting light into vivid rainbow colors. This installation transforms Oude Kerk into a reflective space on the human journey.
Kimsooja 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.
