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Installation view of Kosmogonie: Zinsou – een Afrikaanse kunstcollectie Cosmogony: Zinsou -- an African art colleciton contemporary art exhibition in October 2022
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Museums and galleries

Amsterdam is home to various world-famous museums, and no trip to the city is complete without stopping by the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum or Stedelijk Museum. But the city also has a multitude of quirky treasures outside of the Museum Quarter. From museums about cats and stunning photography galleries to an unusual collection of self-playing pianos - you're guaranteed to find an inspiring exhibition!

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