Egypt and Nubia
Over 1,400 objects from the world-renowned Egyptian collection of the National Museum of Antiquities are on display in the permanent exhibition 'Egypt and Nubia', highlighting the fascinating mummies, colourful coffins, and countless gods.
Go to exhibitionClassical World
The permanent exhibition on the classical world provides ample opportunity to explore and enjoy the multi-faceted history of Ancient Greece, Etruria, and the Roman Empire.
Go to exhibitionCameos
PERMANENT EXHIBITION | The elegance and beauty of cameos are the focus of this permanent exhibition, consisting of over one hundred pieces from the recently acquired Content Family Collection.
Go to exhibitionLight show
The history of the museum comes to life in a dazzling light show that is projected onto the Egyptian temple in the museum’s central hall. The four-minute spectacle can be seen daily at 11:30 (in Dutch), 13:30 (in Dutch) and 15:30 (in English).
Go to exhibitionArchaeology of the Netherlands
'Archaeology of the Netherlands' is a unique exhibition: it offers you the only complete survey of the archaeological history of the Netherlands. Focusing on 75 major archaeological sites, it takes you through 300,000 years of history.
Go to exhibitionThe Netherlands in Roman Times
'The Netherlands in Roman Times' focuses on the Low Countries in the first four centuries of the Common Era. You will see more than 450 objects relating to stories about fortresses, villages, commerce, armed conflict, religion, and rituals.
Go to exhibitionArchaeology from your back garden
The display ‘Archaeology from your back garden’ is a 10-metre cabinet containing the widest possible variety of archaeological finds from over 350 Dutch municipalities: one object from each municipality.
Go to exhibitionThe Dutch and the ancient Near East
The permanent exhibition 'The Dutch and the ancient Near East' tells the fascinating story of how millennia-old objects found their way into the museum collection.
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