Colonial past in the present
1 March 2021

Secondary education | Colonial past in the present

This interactive programme focuses on the Netherlands’ colonial past

How does this colonial past manifest itself in the Netherlands of today?

What’s the programme?

Assignments invite you to look, listen and discuss the Netherlands’ shared history with Surinam and Indonesia. The programme concludes with a debate on to which extent this colonial past still makes itself felt in the contemporary Dutch society. 

Practical information

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Time slot: 11.15 -12.45| 13.15 -14.45 | 15.15- 16.30
  • Subject: history, (global) citizenship, social studies
  • Period: Until 1 March 2021
  • Price: € 115,- per 15 pupils (including museum entrance fee)