Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Admission: Modern Art Collection

Works by Warhol, Kusama, Banksy and Van Gogh across two wings

Stedelijk Museum admission in Amsterdam grants flexible entry to the Netherlands' largest modern and contemporary art collection, split between a renovated historic building and a striking modern wing. Your ticket includes all temporary exhibitions and audio guides in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish for the permanent collection. Entry is timed to your chosen day but flexible within opening hours (10:00 AM–6:00 PM), so you move through the galleries at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Stedelijk Modern Art Museum

• Enter Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
• Explore modern and contemporary art
• View works by famous artists
• See Erwin Olaf retrospective exhibition

The Experience

The collection spans influential movements (the Amsterdam School, Bauhaus, and contemporary work) organized thematically rather than strictly by date, so you see how art and design developed alongside social change. Iconic pieces by Chagall, de Kooning, Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Mondrian and Kusama anchor the permanent galleries, alongside work by Banksy, Warhol and leading Dutch artists. The audio guide is available in five languages for the permanent collection, with English and Dutch covering all exhibitions including the current Erwin Olaf retrospective (on view until March 1, 2026), which features his iconic series, lesser-known videos and sculptures, commercial photography and personal archive material.

The museum occupies two distinct spaces: the beautifully renovated historic building and a striking modern wing designed to house contemporary work. Both are fully wheelchair accessible, and you can move between them as your energy and interest dictate. Strollers and prams are welcome. The museum sits near public transportation options, and you can arrive at any point during the day. There's no fixed tour time or group constraint, so you're free to spend an hour with the highlights or linger longer over particular artists or movements.

What’s included

• Admission to the permanent collection (Warhol, Kusama, Banksy, Van Gogh and more).
• access to both the renovated historic building and the modern wing.
• all temporary exhibitions.
• audio guides in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish (language availability varies by section).
• flexible entry during opening hours (10:00 AM–6:00 PM) on your chosen day.

Good to know

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Is this one for you?The flexible entry time suits anyone visiting Amsterdam without a fixed schedule. Arrive when you want and spend as little or as much time as you need with the collection. If you're drawn to a particular artist or movement, the audio guide and thematic organization let you follow a thread through the galleries instead of rushing through a set route.

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Top questions

What artists and works will I see at Stedelijk Museum?

The permanent collection includes iconic pieces by Warhol, Kusama, Banksy, Van Gogh, Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Mondrian and Gerrit Rietveld, alongside work by contemporary and Dutch artists. The collection is organized thematically to show how art developed alongside social movements, and all temporary exhibitions are included with your ticket.

Can I use an audio guide, and what languages are available?

Audio guides are included and available in Dutch and English for all exhibitions, including temporary shows. For the permanent collection, guides are also available in French, German, Italian and Spanish, so you can follow the works and movements in your preferred language.

What are the opening hours and how does flexible entry work?

The museum opens from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Your ticket is valid on your chosen date, but you can arrive at any time during those hours. There's no fixed entry slot, so you decide when to visit and how long to stay.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with mobility needs or young children?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are fully wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible. Strollers and prams are welcome throughout the museum, making it easy to visit with infants and small children.

What's included in the admission ticket?

Your ticket covers access to both the historic and modern wings, all temporary exhibitions, the permanent collection and the audio guide. The only choice at checkout is whether to add the Kusama exhibition or purchase the standard ticket.