Museum Night Amsterdam 2025

🖼️ On Saturday November 1, 2025, the 25th edition of Museumnacht Amsterdam takes place. Dozens of museums in the city open their doors between 7:00 PM and 2:00 AM for an evening program that's different from a regular day. Visitors can discover many different places in a short time and see how art, music and conversations come together.

What you can expect

🎶 During Museumnacht there's a different atmosphere than during the day. Instead of silence there's movement and contact. More than fifty museums organize activities: music, lectures, small performances and guided tours. The pace is slower than on a busy day, which gives space to look and listen.

Why this edition is special

🎉 In 2025 Museumnacht turns 25 years old. That anniversary coincides with the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam. Many museums seize this moment to give attention to their history or to renewal. Besides permanent collections, there are temporary exhibitions, collaborations and small projects to see.

Practical tips

💡• Buy your ticket in time; wristbands often sell out quickly.
• Think beforehand about which museums you want to visit. They're spread across the city and are easily accessible by bike or public transport.
• Choosing a theme, like art, history or science, makes planning easier.
• The Museumkaart and I Amsterdam City Card are not valid this evening.
• Take the time to look. In the evening the experience is often different than during the day.

What characterizes this edition

🤝 Because it's an anniversary year, many museums are collaborating with musicians, artists and local initiatives. There are short performances, workshops and new forms of presentation. Large and small institutions get equal space to show their own character. This creates a broad picture of what Amsterdam has to offer.

A different view of Amsterdam

🌃 Museumnacht Amsterdam shows how art and culture are part of city life. The evening brings people together in places that are normally closed or quiet. The Museumnacht shows how the city changes once the day is over.

🖼️ All participating museums:

1. A'DAM Toren, Iconic tower with views over Amsterdam and creative businesses.
2. Allard Pierson, Museum about the history and culture of antiquity.
3. Amsterdam Ferry Festival, Cultural festival on and around the Amsterdam ferries.
4. Amsterdam in Motion, Exhibition about movement and urban dynamics.
5. Amsterdam Museum, Tells the story of Amsterdam through the centuries.
6. Amsterdam Pipe Museum, Collection of pipes and smoking culture from around the world.
7. Anne Frank Huis, The house where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary.
8. Arcam, Architecture center about urban development and design.
9. Arti et Amicitiae, Artists' association with exhibitions and debate.
10. ARTIS Groote Museum, Museum about the relationship between humans and nature.
11. ARTIS Micropia, Museum that shows the invisible world of microbes.
12. ARTIS Planetarium, Presentations about stars, planets and the universe.
13. Athenaeum Zuidoost, Bookstore and cultural meeting place in Zuidoost.
14. Beautiful Distress House, Art space around mental health and creativity.
15. Buro Stedelijk, Platform for young artists and contemporary art.
16. Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof, Community space for crafts and collaboration.
17. CBK Zuidoost, Center for visual arts in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
18. CBK Zuidoost Open Space, Exhibition space for emerging artists.
19. Cultuur Ferry, Ferry route full of cultural activities and art projects.
20. De Appel, Center for contemporary art and performance.
21. De Brakke Grond, Flemish cultural house with theater, art and debate.
22. De Nieuwe Kerk, Monumental church with major temporary exhibitions.
23. Embassy of the Free Mind, Museum full of books and ideas about freedom and wisdom.
24. Eye Filmmuseum, Museum and cinema dedicated to film and moving image.
25. Fatih Moskee Amsterdam, Mosque with open doors for culture and meeting.
26. Foam, Photography museum with contemporary and international photography.
27. Grachtenmuseum, Museum about the history of the canal ring.
28. Grafische Werkplaats Amsterdam, Workshop for artists with printing techniques.
29. H'ART Museum, Art museum with international exhibitions.
30. Harry Mulisch Huis, Former home of the writer, now a literary place.
31. Heesterveld Creatieve Community, Creative breeding ground in Zuidoost.
32. Het Documentaire Paviljoen, Place for documentary art and social stories.
33. Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Museum about the maritime history of the Netherlands.
34. Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Historic botanical garden with special plants.
35. Huis Willet-Holthuysen, City palace with 19th-century interior.
36. ICK Artist Space, Stage for contemporary dance and movement experiment.
37. ITA The Bookshop, Bookstore connected to Internationaal Theater Amsterdam.
38. Joods Museum, Museum about Jewish culture, religion and history.
39. Kazerne Reigersbos, Cultural meeting place in Zuidoost.
40. Luther Museum Amsterdam, Museum about Lutheran heritage in the city.
41. MAQAM, Center for Arabic music and cultural exchange.
42. Melkweg Expo, Accessible exhibitions for young visual artists.
43. Multatuli Museum, The residence of writer Multatuli.
44. Museum het Schip, Museum about Amsterdam School architecture.
45. Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Hidden Catholic church in a canal house.
46. Museum Rembrandthuis, The house and studio of Rembrandt.
47. Museum Tot Zover, Museum about dealing with death in different cultures.
48. Museum van de Geest, Art and stories about mental diversity.
49. Museum Van Loon, Canal house with rich historical interior.
50. Museum Villa, Creative exhibition space in a former residence.
51. Museumtramlijn, Historic trams run here on an old route.
52. NEMO Science Museum, Interactive museum about science and technology.
53. Nxt Museum, Museum for digital art and technology.
54. OSCAM, Art and culture platform with focus on Zuidoost and identity.
55. Oude Kerk, Medieval church and art location in the center.
56. PEXPO, Museum about poop and pee and how the body works.
57. Pianola Museum, Museum with self-playing pianos.
58. Portugese Synagoge, Historic synagogue from 1675.
59. Rijksakademie, Workspace for international artists.
60. Rijksmuseum, National museum for art and history.
61. SEXYLAND bij No Limits Art Castle, Playful art clubhouse with daily changing program.
62. Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Preserves and shows the history of Amsterdam.
63. Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Museum for modern and contemporary art.
64. Stichting NDSM-werf, Develops the creative area on the former shipyard.
65. STRAAT Museum, Large museum for international street art.
66. Suriname Museum, Museum about Surinamese culture and history.
67. SWDA, Meeting place and platform for art and experiment.
68. The Black Archives, Archive and museum about Black history and emancipation.
69. Treehouse NDSM, Creative workspaces and exhibitions on the NDSM-werf.
70. Van Eesteren Museum, Museum about modernist urban planning in Amsterdam.
71. Van Gogh Museum, Largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and letters.
72. Veldboom Studios, Breeding ground for art projects and exhibitions.
73. Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, Museum about the Dutch resistance in WWII.
74. Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Museum with worldwide art and cultures.