Panorama Amsterdam reveals the many facets of the city. What are the foremost characteristics that define Amsterdam? And has it always been that way? How will the city continue to develop? By connecting stories from the past, present, and future, a broader perspective of the city emerges: Amsterdam, in all its dimensions.

Discover Panorama Amsterdam

The first part of the exhibition is a chronological history of Amsterdam, from the 16th century until today. The second part addresses what is important to the city as it is now. This covers themes and subjects that are not (yet) part of the traditional canon. We are constantly gathering not only the history but also the present and future of the city. Because history is being written at every moment.

A broad view

Panorama Amsterdam presents a broad selection from our collection, including:

  • From the oldest city map (dated 1538!) to modern street art from Kamp Seedorf.
  • From a medieval statue of Mary and Jesus, whose faces were scratched off during the iconoclastic fury of 1566, to memories of 1960s counterculture.
  • From 17th-century civic guard portraits to Natasja Kensmil’s contemporary paintings of the regentesses who lived in the same period.