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Open | Daily: 10:00 – 17:00.

Visiting information | Read more about your museum visit, admission and directions.

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Now on display

All exhibitions

5000 years of beads

until Sunday 7 May 2023

Small exhibition with hundreds of necklaces and beads

Living on the edge of the desert

until Sunday 9 April 2023

Nine photos about research into the Jordanian settlement of Udhruh

Classical World

Permanent

The multi-faceted world of Ancient Greece, Etruria, and the Roman Empire.

The Netherlands in Roman Times

Permanent

Romans and local peoples meet each other along the Limes

Archaeology of the Netherlands

Permanent

300,000 years of Dutch archaeological history

Archaeology from your back garden

Permanent

Finds from over 350 Dutch municipalities

The Dutch and the ancient Near East

Permanent

Stunning stories about a remarkable collection

Light show

Permanent

Spectacular display on the museums 200-year history

Egypt

Permanent

World-renowned collection with mummies and mummy cases

Cameos

Permanent

Miniature masterpieces from the Content Family Collection

Activities & news National Museum of Antiquities

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From 22 April: Kemet

The influence of ancient Egypt and Nubia is evident in the works of a multitude of musicians of African descent, including icons of jazz such as Miles Davis and Sun Ra and contemporary hip-hop artists such as Beyoncé and Rihanna. To understand the enduring appeal of ancient Egypt to these artists, the exhibition Kemet: Egypt in hip-hop, jazz, soul & funk embarks on a journey through music history. | On display from 22 April 2023

Read more about Kemet