Stay informed about everything happening at STRAAT Museum, Amsterdam's leading venue for street art and graffiti. This page provides the latest news, announcements, and insights into new exhibitions or featured artists. Check here regularly for updates to enhance your visit.
On Friday, August 7, 2026, the STRAAT Museum hosts 'Outside the Lines', a special evening event dedicated to queer street art culture during Amsterdam's World Pride. Visitors can enjoy live ambient music, themed highlight tours of LGBTQIA+ works from the collection, and refreshments in the museum's atmospheric warehouse setting.
STRAAT Museum presents 'ART IS NOT A CRIME', a significant retrospective featuring the legendary archive of photographer Henry Chalfant. This exhibition documents the raw evolution of NYC subway art and hip-hop culture between 1977 and 1987, while exploring the movement's profound historical influence on the Amsterdam street art scene.
STRAAT Museum has enriched its permanent collection with 'Lucky Dragon' by the renowned Dutch artist Frankey. This monumental, interactive installation invites visitors to high-five the dragon, causing its heart to light up with joy. The work blends childhood wonder with cultural symbolism, marking a significant new addition to the museum's NDSM-wharf location.
The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam recently served as the venue for the global launch of the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" trailer. The event, attended by stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, saw the trailer broadcast to millions worldwide, highlighting the growing synergy between cultural institutions and major entertainment productions.
The STRAAT Museum has collaborated with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to create 'Time Lines', a remarkable 690-meter mural, the longest in the Netherlands. This evolving public art installation transforms airport construction barriers into a vibrant display of street art, digital imagery, and live interventions by international artists, reflecting on travel and time.
STRAAT Museum is organizing its first-ever Women In Street Art Weekend from June 5-7, 2026. This three-day event highlights the contributions and diversity of female street artists through live painting, workshops, and discussions, celebrating their impact on a traditionally male-dominated art form.
STRAAT Museum has announced the extension of its partnership with ABN AMRO for an additional two years. This collaboration focuses on promoting equal opportunities within the art sector, with a special emphasis on supporting female artists and providing access to art for children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a major solo exhibition, 'Printed Matters: Raise the Level,' by internationally renowned street artist and activist Shepard Fairey. The exhibition features over 130 objects, including new creations, and highlights Fairey's impactful work addressing global issues.
On Friday, August 7, 2026, the STRAAT Museum hosts 'Outside the Lines', a special evening event dedicated to queer street art culture during Amsterdam's World Pride. Visitors can enjoy live ambient music, themed highlight tours of LGBTQIA+ works from the collection, and refreshments in the museum's atmospheric warehouse setting.
STRAAT Museum presents 'ART IS NOT A CRIME', a significant retrospective featuring the legendary archive of photographer Henry Chalfant. This exhibition documents the raw evolution of NYC subway art and hip-hop culture between 1977 and 1987, while exploring the movement's profound historical influence on the Amsterdam street art scene.
STRAAT Museum has enriched its permanent collection with 'Lucky Dragon' by the renowned Dutch artist Frankey. This monumental, interactive installation invites visitors to high-five the dragon, causing its heart to light up with joy. The work blends childhood wonder with cultural symbolism, marking a significant new addition to the museum's NDSM-wharf location.
The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam recently served as the venue for the global launch of the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" trailer. The event, attended by stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, saw the trailer broadcast to millions worldwide, highlighting the growing synergy between cultural institutions and major entertainment productions.
The STRAAT Museum has collaborated with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to create 'Time Lines', a remarkable 690-meter mural, the longest in the Netherlands. This evolving public art installation transforms airport construction barriers into a vibrant display of street art, digital imagery, and live interventions by international artists, reflecting on travel and time.
STRAAT Museum is organizing its first-ever Women In Street Art Weekend from June 5-7, 2026. This three-day event highlights the contributions and diversity of female street artists through live painting, workshops, and discussions, celebrating their impact on a traditionally male-dominated art form.
STRAAT Museum has announced the extension of its partnership with ABN AMRO for an additional two years. This collaboration focuses on promoting equal opportunities within the art sector, with a special emphasis on supporting female artists and providing access to art for children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a major solo exhibition, 'Printed Matters: Raise the Level,' by internationally renowned street artist and activist Shepard Fairey. The exhibition features over 130 objects, including new creations, and highlights Fairey's impactful work addressing global issues.
On Friday, August 7, 2026, the STRAAT Museum hosts 'Outside the Lines', a special evening event dedicated to queer street art culture during Amsterdam's World Pride. Visitors can enjoy live ambient music, themed highlight tours of LGBTQIA+ works from the collection, and refreshments in the museum's atmospheric warehouse setting.
STRAAT Museum presents 'ART IS NOT A CRIME', a significant retrospective featuring the legendary archive of photographer Henry Chalfant. This exhibition documents the raw evolution of NYC subway art and hip-hop culture between 1977 and 1987, while exploring the movement's profound historical influence on the Amsterdam street art scene.
STRAAT Museum has enriched its permanent collection with 'Lucky Dragon' by the renowned Dutch artist Frankey. This monumental, interactive installation invites visitors to high-five the dragon, causing its heart to light up with joy. The work blends childhood wonder with cultural symbolism, marking a significant new addition to the museum's NDSM-wharf location.
The STRAAT Museum has collaborated with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to create 'Time Lines', a remarkable 690-meter mural, the longest in the Netherlands. This evolving public art installation transforms airport construction barriers into a vibrant display of street art, digital imagery, and live interventions by international artists, reflecting on travel and time.
STRAAT Museum is organizing its first-ever Women In Street Art Weekend from June 5-7, 2026. This three-day event highlights the contributions and diversity of female street artists through live painting, workshops, and discussions, celebrating their impact on a traditionally male-dominated art form.
The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a major solo exhibition, 'Printed Matters: Raise the Level,' by internationally renowned street artist and activist Shepard Fairey. The exhibition features over 130 objects, including new creations, and highlights Fairey's impactful work addressing global issues.
Internationally renowned street artist Lady Aiko is currently creating a new artwork at STRAAT Museum. This piece will be part of the 'Women in Street Art' exhibition, a project by STRAAT, supported by ABN AMRO, which spotlights influential female street artists.
The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam now features a powerful new mural by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey titled 'Raise the Level.' This expansive artwork serves as a global call to action for environmental care, emphasizing hope, harmony, and collective effort to address planetary challenges. The museum also hosts a concurrent solo exhibition by Fairey.
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