Exhibitions

Everywhere in the world people give presents, at birthday parties, weddings, funerals or as offerings. But what is the secret of  a good gift?  

Fleeing the Dark an intervention by Issam Kourbaj.

At the beginning of 2022 Our inheritance will open in the Tropenmuseum. A new, extensive presentation on the colonial and slavery past, it will take up the entire first floor. van

The work of 16 talented photographers from World Press Photo’s African Photojournalism Database has been selected for the new exhibition.

Something special has been discovered under the Tropenmuseum. On the -7th floor in the Surinam depository a previously unknown world has been discovered. Come to Sabi Suriname and see for yourself.

About objects of great personal significance that, at the same time, are closely related to the major social issues of today, such as migration and origin.

Speed date with the Tropenmuseum? In the What's the story? expo you’ll get to know more about the colonial history of the museum, the world-famous collection and the architecture of the building.