Amsterdam
Amsterdam is home to more than 100 contemporary art galleries. Home to internationally acclaimed artists like Marlene Dumas and Viviane Sassen. We have designed our gallery walks to build your confidence in navigating the art world.
It was surprising to be there! Cried a little. 10/10
As someone who works in a creative field, I found this really inspiring. The walk balanced established institutions with grungier, experimental spaces, which is exactly the mix I wanted. The guide offered a special method to look at art, which I...
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We booked this for our anniversary and it was a lovely way to spend early afternoon together. Wandering through the Jordaan, ducking into little galleries, learning things neither of us knew — it felt very intimate. A really nice shared memory....
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I've been to the Rijksmuseum more times than I can count, so I was looking for something new and exciting. This delivered. The focus on art galleries and the context around the contemporary scene was genuinely enriching. My only small gripe is that...
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Frequently Asked Questions. Probably.
Amsterdam is a dream destination for art lovers. Visit iconic museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum, explore art galleries and artist studios.
If you’re interested in contemporary art, ART UNLOCKED offers a different experience: a curated small-group art walk through commercial galleries, led by a trained artmate who helps you engage with the artworks, understand today’s art world, and build confidence exploring galleries on your own.
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for contemporary art. Alongside world-famous museums like Stedelijk Museum and MOCO, the city is home to a thriving network of art galleries, emerging artists and a growing community of collectors.
ART UNLOCKED curated gallery walks make contemporary art in Amsterdam accessible. Exhibitions change frequently throughout the year, making every visit different and offering a chance to experience art as it’s being created today.
Amsterdam is home to one of Europe’s most vibrant contemporary art scenes, with dozens of galleries representing both internationally recognised artists and emerging talent. Some of the city’s most respected contemporary galleries include Annet Gelink Gallery, GRIMM, Stevenson, Galerie Ron Mandos, Made van Krimpen, Bildhalle, and The Merchant House.
If you’re not sure where to start, ART UNLOCKED brings together a carefully curated selection of galleries in a 2-hours long art walk. Led by an artmate, you’ll discover the exhibitions currently shaping Amsterdam’s contemporary art scene while gaining the confidence to continue exploring galleries on your own.
Amsterdam offers many ways to experience art, from museum tours and street art walks to to independent gallery visits. ART UNLOCKED focuses on contemporary art galleries, introducing visitors to Amsterdam art scene through curated small-group art walks led by an artmate.
In Amsterdam ART UNLOCKED offers 2 art walks, they complement each other and can be one-off events, start with any which is available for your date and time:
Contemporary art can be found throughout Amsterdam, with many leading galleries located in the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Unlike museums, galleries present regularly changing exhibitions by living artists, making each visit unique. ART UNLOCKED introduces visitors to a carefully selected collection of these galleries through curated small-group art walks.
