Past Exhibitions
Every past exhibition at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
An in-depth look at the centuries-long artistic and commercial exchange between China and the Netherlands. The exhibition shows how Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, and silk have shaped Dutch taste and decorative arts, and how these objects reflect global trade networks.
Video art and installations by Larissa Sansour at the museum.
Onvoltooid verleden: teruggeven, houden, of…?
A critical exhibition on colonial looted art.
Exhibition on martial arts and culture in Asia.
Summer activities as part of the Martial Arts exhibition.
Futuristic African architecture and LEGO sculptures.
Exhibition featuring climate-related poster art.
Archive exhibition on activism in clothing and textiles.
An in-depth look at the history of the Indian sari.
Multimedia presentation on the human impact on the urban fabric.
Exhibition on the rituals of giving in different cultures.
Tentoonstelling: Someone is Getting Rich
Art and financial activism come together.
A tribute to the great female superstars from the Middle East.
An exploration of the global plastic problem.
Guided tour and presentation of exceptional photojournalism.
Photo exhibition featuring boat refugees and the diaspora.
Learn about traditional shamans, healers, and herbal medicine around the world.
This classic exhibition featured colonial and postcolonial dioramas that illustrated the history of the collection and the museum’s historical perspective.
Bali - Behind the scenes tentoonstelling
How did the museum come to acquire its extensive collection from Bali?
A visual artwork depicting a dress made from world maps.