Museum agenda & exhibitions in Amsterdam: August 2026 update with 22 exhibition tips

Museum Agenda & Exhibitions in Amsterdam: August 2026

Did you know that there are more than 60 different museums to be found in Amsterdam? Every month, of course, that comes with a fun list of new exhibitions which you can visit. From Rijksmuseum to  Stedelijk Museum, FOAM of STREET MuseumThere is so much to find in Amsterdam in terms of Culture, but what do you really need to see this month? In this museum agenda & exhibitions guide for Amsterdam We have listed the best new exhibitions for August 2026 for you. This way, you don't have to search endlessly for a Day Out, but you can book your tickets right away and head out. Have fun!

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Museum agenda & exhibitions in Amsterdam: 22 X new in August 2026

Foam Talents – Foam

Are you into photography? Then you'll want to catch Foam Talents this summer. In this group exhibition, Foam fabric The work of 15 emerging photographers from around the world, selected from thousands of submissions. Expect powerful series revolving around the theme of belonging: the search for a place where you feel at home. From personal stories to broader societal themes, everything is covered. An inspiring exhibition if you are curious about the new generation of image makers.
Dates: through August 26
Location: FOAM Museum 

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FOAM © Your Little Black Book

Post/No/Bills #7 – Stedelijk Museum

Around the main entrance of the Stedelijk Museum With the Post/No/Bills series, you continually discover new forms of graphic design. In this edition, artist Kexin Hao transforms the space into a kind of body, in which she draws a link between politics and bodily systems. With large, handmade illustrations inspired by anatomical drawings, she shows how power and structures work, and how they influence our thinking and perception. A short but interesting stop during your museum visit that makes you look at things just a little differently.
Dates: August 19, 2026 to April 13, 2027
Location: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

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© Stedelijk Museum

Klimt, Gold and Colorful – Fabrique des Lumières

At Fabrique des Lumieres During the summer special, you literally step into the work of Gustav Klimt. During Klimt, Gold and Colorful, his iconic paintings are brought to life with enormous projections, music, and the impressive architecture of the space. It feels as if you are standing in the middle of his golden universe, with famous works moving around you. 
Dates: through August 30, 2026
Location: Fabrique des Lumières

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© Fabrique des Lumières

Ed van der Elsken – Rijksmuseum

In the Rijksmuseum Dive into the raw and energetic work of photographer Ed van der Elsken. From Amsterdam rascals to street scenes in Cuba and Japan: everywhere he captured the same unfiltered moments. His photos feel spontaneous, direct, and sometimes a bit rebellious, but precisely because of that, so recognizable. You look into another time, while simultaneously seeing how little has actually changed. 
Dates: up to and including September 13, 2026
Location: Rijksmuseum

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© Rijksmuseum

The Art of Transformation – Allard Pierson

When Allard Pierson It is all about change, play, and reinventing yourself. In The Art of Transformation, you discover how theatre makers create and distort identities with costumes, masks, and sets. From cross-dressing to the story of revue star Louisette and the unique Slingelandt Theatre: past and present flow effortlessly into one another here. With work by photographer Diana Blok, among others, and other makers, you get a glimpse behind the scenes of the theatre.
Dates: through November 29, 2026
Location: Allard Pierson  

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© Allard Pierson

Hortus Summer Evenings

Summer is perhaps the most beautiful time to visit the Hortus Botanicus. During the Hortus Summer Evenings, the garden stays open longer every Sunday in July and August, allowing you to enjoy all the blooming greenery in the evening as well. The special Summer Tours are an extra treat, where a guide takes you past the most beautiful spots in the Hortus. Along the way, you will learn all about special plants, monumental greenhouses, and hidden gems you might otherwise walk right past. Afterwards, you can relax on the terrace with a drink and live music. Please note: you must reserve a separate ticket for the Summer Tours in addition to your Hortus entrance ticket.
Dates of the tours: August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 
Location: Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam

Hortus Summer Evenings © Hortus Botanicus

Museum agenda & exhibitions in Amsterdam: even more to see in August 2026

• Ekō – Japan in two visual stories – National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam, until August 30, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Rembrandt & Life, Rembrandt House Museum, until August 30, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• American Myth & Memory – David Levinthal Photographs – H'art Museum, until September 6, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 – De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, until September 27, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• The Netherlands – Japan. Connected through time, until September 27, 2026, Royal Palace Amsterdam – Order your tickets here >>
• Larissa Sansour: Rogue Agents of History – Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, until September 27, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Love on the Canals – 30 Years of Canal Parade, through September 27, 2026, Grachtenmuseum, Amsterdam – Order your tickets here >>
• Kho Liang Ie – Mid-Century Modernist, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, until 18 Oct 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Martine Gutierrez – Wunderkind, until October 18, 2026, Huis Marseille, Amsterdam – Order your tickets here >>
• Realms of Reality, VU art Science gallery, until October 23, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Carel Visser in the Rijksmuseum Gardens – Rijksmuseum, until October 25, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Fiep Westendorp, Rijksmuseum, until October 25, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Muiderslot, Tropical Plants, through October 25, 2026 – Order your tickets here >>
• Game On, until October 26, 2026, NEMO, Amsterdam – Order your tickets here >>
• Barbie: The dream experience – WONDR – Order your tickets here >>
• ENTR VR Museum, Oosterdokskade 131, Amsterdam – Order your tickets here >>

 | TIP: view the list of all new exhibitions throughout the Netherlands here as well >>

Martine Gutierrez – Wunderkind © Huis Marseille

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