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In the Tropenmuseum you and your students will find a whole world of stories. We offer an exciting mix of exhibits; combining ethnography and contemporary art.

Tropenmuseum offers an extensive range of activities for primary and secondary school children.

For schools from abroad, the museum also offers guided tours of the museum highlights in English. Read the interview with Claire Bown, developer of Stories Around the World.

Reservations and Prices

School visits should be reserved in advance through our booking office: +31 (0)20 568 8300 or reservations@tropenmuseum.nl  
Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 5pm

“I just wanted to say thank for you having us at the museum. The children really seemed to enjoy the experience and the time spent on each item was valuable. The children were really captivated by what they saw.”
(Andrew Bannister, Violenschool International Primary School)

Children looking at an object during Stories around the WorldStories Around the World

Stories Around the World is a new participative programme for international primary schools in English. It has been developed over the past year in conjunction with several international schools.

This new programme explores the theme of stories and storytelling by looking at and connecting with a series of carefully chosen objects around the museum. Students will look at the way objects can tell stories about people, ideas and the objects themselves.
More about Stories Around the World.

Onderwijs UKCompile your own programma

You can also compile your own programme for your museum visit. To prepare for this we provide the option of a free visit to the museum. Our museum educators are always ready to share ideas with you as teachers about organising a specific programme for your students.

Reservations and more information via our booking office: +31 (0)20 568 8300 or reservations@tropenmuseum.nl.

Supervisors

Supervisors of school groups are admitted free to the museum. Groups require a minimum number of supervisors, as outlined below; additional supervisors are always welcome.

  • Children under 6: 1 supervisor per 3 children.
  • Children over 6: 1 supervisor per 10 children.
  • Primary and secondary schools: 1 supervisor per 10 children.

Guidelines school groups

To ensure a successful visit, please read our guidelines for school groups (PDF).

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