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Exhibition Worn in the Rijksmuseum

In this intimate fashion presentation, 24 worn, altered and reused garments take centre stage. Signs of wear, repair and craftsmanship tell their story: from 17th-century embroidered mules to a dress worn for generations by the Six family.

Exhibition Worn in the Rijksmuseum

Dates

Wed 14 Oct09:00 - 17:00
Thu 15 Oct09:00 - 17:00
Fri 16 Oct09:00 - 17:00
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Location

Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
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WORN shows how clothing can lead a life of its own

In this presentation, you discover worn, repaired and altered pieces from the collection, dating from 1640 to 1930. Look closely and you’ll see traces of use: mending, soft wear and even sweat. Each detail reveals how garments were cherished and worn again across generations.

Special Collections

Every 12 months, the Rijksmuseum presents a new display in the Special Collections galleries of objects from its large and varied costume collection. The display for WORN is designed by the French architectural firm Wilmotte & Associés.

Dates and times

DateTime
Friday 1 MayTime: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 2 MayTime: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 3 MayTime: 09:00 - 17:00

Accessibility

General accessibility provisions and information

Present, available or allowed

  • Service dog allowed
  • Personal assistant
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

  • Stairs with handrail
  • Lift
  • Passageways that are sufficiently wide
  • Accessible restroom
  • Mobile payment

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

Present, available or allowed

  • Guide lines
  • Sensory experience
  • Audio description
  • Accessible information

Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Present, available or allowed

  • Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
  • Sign language interpretation provided
  • Closed captioning
  • Open captioning

Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

Present, available or allowed

  • Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
  • Low stimulus hours

Not present, not available or not allowed

  • Material in Braille

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