Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City

Discover the history

You will discover the eventful history of the Amsterdam LGBTQIA+ community. This exhibition offers you a cultural-historical story. It tells you about love, courage, struggle, and the search for freedom. The location of this exhibition was once a place of church doctrine and exclusion.

Four important moments

The exhibition marks several important moments. It has been 25 years since civil marriage was opened up to everyone. Amsterdam played a pioneering role worldwide at that time. Celebration of the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam, and the fact that the COC was founded 80 years ago.

Reflect on acquired freedoms

The exhibition prompts you to reflect on hard-won freedoms. These freedoms remain fragile. A part of the community still experiences discrimination and violence today. This exhibition makes the impact of these developments on you visible. You gain insight into the challenges facing the community.

Come by and experience it yourself

This special exhibition was created in collaboration with the LGBTQIA+ community. They share their stories and experiences with you. Are you interested in the history of Amsterdam and the development of freedoms? Then visit Queer Amsterdam, the pink city . Experience this inspiring journey through time for yourself.

Queer Amsterdam, the pink city, takes place on the occasion of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. The exhibition has been realized in collaboration with a large number of organizations, museums, and experts, with IHLIA LGBTI Heritage as the primary lender and partner. We thank the Amsterdam queer communities for their indispensable contribution through the advisory groups of the Queer Museum Foundation.