Love on the Canals \u2013 30 Years of Canal Parade<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n
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This summer, the Museum of the Canals presents the exhibition Love on the Canals \u2013 30 Years of Canal Parade<\/em>. From 3 July to 27 September 2026, you can discover how the Canal Parade has grown into an international symbol of visibility and inclusion. The exhibition is part of the official programme of WorldPride 2026 and uses photographs, personal stories and art to show that Pride is at once a celebration, a protest and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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EuroPride Boot Gijs Stork nav aanslag Orlando -2016 \u00a9 Jan Willem Kaldenbach<\/p>\n
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Mirrored floor <\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”899px” custom_margin=”6px|20px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”25px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|15px||15px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|15px|||false|false” animation_direction=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”17px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Step into an enchanting world! In the monumental period room of the Museum of the Canals, a remarkable mirror floor can be experienced until 21 June, 2026. The floor of the Andriessen Room, located on the bel-etage of our 17th-century canal house, is temporarily and entirely covered with mirrors.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nReflecting Andriessen Room<\/h3>\n
Combined with the richly decorated walls and ceiling, it feels as if you\u2019re standing inside a visual illusion. The 18th-century wall paintings by Jurriaan Andriessen\u2014an idyllic landscape full of romantic details\u2014meet the modern ceiling painting Dream of harmony (2022) by French artist Pascal Amblard.<\/span><\/p>\nFind yourself at the center of a space that invites you to look, reflect, and capture the moment.<\/span> With an audio guide, you can listen to the story behind the wall and ceiling paintings, narrated by Faye Feller, known for her educational TikTok and Instagram channels.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Trail of destruction through the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood: route of the four-lane motorway and of the East Line of the metro, aerial photo of the municipality of Amsterdam from 1977, photo by G. Jaeger,<\/p>\n
Collection Nieuwe Instituut\/ BOSC, f69<\/p>\n
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Building plan Herenstraat 10-18c, 1967\/69, Stadsherstel, Property Archive<\/p>\n
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Exhibition Amsterdam, Almost Demolished<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”Poppins||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”750px” custom_margin=”6px|20px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”25px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|15px||15px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|15px|0px||false|false” animation_direction=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”17px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Why was Amsterdam\u2019s canal district once on the verge of being demolished? The exhibition Amsterdam, Almost Demolished<\/em> takes you through the various plans that were drawn up for the city, see never-before-shown archival photographs, you\u2019ll learn how the people of Amsterdam saved their city. The exhibition is on view til 28 June 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A modern city of glass and steel<\/h3>\n
Just imagine: the canal houses, narrow streets and squares of Amsterdam’s city centre replaced by a modern city of glass and steel. In the 20th century, this scenario very nearly became reality. And not without reason: the city centre was in a state of decay at that time. There were plans to replace old neighbourhoods with modern districts, complete with wide motorways and large office buildings. The Grachtenmuseum at Herengracht 386, for instance, would not exist today if all proposed traffic breakthroughs had gone ahead.<\/p>\n
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Taking action<\/h3>\n
Fortunately, things turned out differently. The people of Amsterdam took action; local residents, artists and heritage enthusiasts fought throughout the 20th century to preserve their city. This exhibition guides you through the story of imminent demolition, fierce protests and, ultimately, complete restoration. Discover how Amsterdammers saved their city, and why we can still enjoy it every day. The exhibition also presents never-before-seen archival photos, special drawings, maps and protest posters.<\/p>\n
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In-depth story<\/h3>\n
The exhibition was created in collaboration with the Vereniging Vrienden van de Amsterdamse Binnenstad. A book of the same name will be published in early 2026 and offers an expanded exploration of the stories featured in the exhibition.<\/p>\n
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