Suriname Museum

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On 26 September 2025, the Suriname Museum will open. It is a museum for all Dutch people and will bridge a major gap in our national memory by focusing on more than 350 years of history regarding: the original inhabitants, slavery, colonialism, Maroons, the treasures of the jungle, the Chinese/Javanese/Hindustani and other migrations, Suriname and Surinamese people in WWII, Surinamese heroes and icons, and the contributions of Surinamese people in the Netherlands.

Suriname Museum

Opening hours

Open until 17:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 17:00

Thursday

10:00 - 17:00

Friday

10:00 - 17:00

Saturday

10:00 - 17:00

Sunday

10:00 - 17:00

Location

Suriname Museum, Zeeburgerdijk 19-21, 1093 SK Amsterdam

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How can you visit the Suriname Museum with your City Card?

To visit this location with your City Card, you do not need to book a time slot.

The place to delve into the history of Suriname

The Suriname Museum is a place for anyone who has always wanted to know more about Surinamese history, cultural heritage, the population, and the close bond with the Netherlands. It is a meeting point for the neighbourhood, is inextricably linked to Amsterdam, and, with Suriname as a starting point, connects with all Dutch people.

The Suriname Museum is a place where all Dutch people and visitors from all over the world can learn about the richness and diversity of Suriname and how it has contributed to shaping the Netherlands.

It is a place where forgotten history is made visible through diverse and vibrant activities, and new forms of art and culture are created by future generations. A place that every Dutch person, young and old, wants to visit for new experiences and the sharing of knowledge and self-expression.