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Support us!

Thank you very much for your support!

In recent weeks the Tropenmuseum has received many heartwarming responses on our Facebook page and on this website, at the museum and in the press. I am tremendously grateful for your encouragement. We need your support like never before. It means a lot to know that you have stood up for the museum and endorse its objectives.

What is the current situation?

Behind the scenes we are holding intense talks with various organisations to ensure that the museum will remain open after 2012. Naturally, our preferred option is to reach a solution with the Dutch government. Meanwhile, we shall make sure not to forget your name since we may need to ask your help and that of other supporters in the future.

Would you like to continue to support us?

Come and visit the museum and bring your family, friends and colleagues. Have you already visited the museum? Then tell others about us and show them that culture is important now and for the future.  

We look forward to welcoming you soon to the Tropenmuseum!
Lejo Schenk, former Tropenmuseum director

 

 

 

Visit the Tropenmuseum!

• Visit our current exhibitions and events.
• Share your experiences and your photos on the Tropenmuseum Facebook page. 

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Succesful protest: human chain around the KIT-building!

Local resident and former town alderman, Germaine Princen, organised the protest action Unleash a human chain around the KIT building. Supporters of the Tropenmuseum, Tropentheatre and the KIT Library formed a human chain around the KIT-building, to protest against the funding termination. The protest was a succes, 600-700 people embraced the KIT-building on Saturday 19 November. Thank you for the hug!

 

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Support us and share your opinion!

The Tropenmuseum, Tropentheater and the KIT Library are threatened by funding termination on culture. As of January 1, 2013 the cultural departments of the Royal Tropical Institute will no longer receive funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Like us at www.facebook.com/tropenmuseum or leave your comment below or on www.tropentheater.nl.

More information.

 

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