Our new home in the landmark Santos building
The museum is now creating a state-of-the art space – one that matches the Netherlands’ exceptional reputation as a great photography culture. It will be a place of discovery and offer a new way for visitors to experience the art and technique of photography, how it is made and why it matters.
The museum is still open for business
Although the National Museum of Photography is temporarily closed, we’re open for business and ready to help. Here’s what you can do:
School teachers can still book workshops and educational programmes.
Photographers and other photo fans can review our collection and purchase photo prints.
You can purchase photo books or photoprints at our web shop. Choose from 180 prints.
Become a friend or ambassador of the museum. Become a corporate sponsor.
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A new way to experience photography
Acquiring the Santos building fulfils the National Museum of Photography’s dream to develop an international platform for Dutch photography. The Santos building puts the museum in control of its own destiny and allows it to make a real impact.
The Gallery of Honour on tour
During the summer, the Museum will take 10 masterworks from our Gallery of Honour on tour throughout the country. Visitors are invited to share their story related to an image, which they can present in writing, a podcast or a video.
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A global player in collection management
The National Museum of Photography is a global leader in collection management and the protection of photographic archives. The work of the Museum, including its exhibitions and public programme, center around its collection, which is an ever-growing record of Dutch photographic history. The museum has amassed a unique collection for more than 25 years. It is estimated the collection will reach 7.5 million images by 2028.
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