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Art collection

Discover our artworks

Art collection

Discover Breitner’s Amsterdam and Gilleam Trapenberg’s Curaçao, look through the eyes of Natasja Kensmil or Marlene Dumas, or trace the lines of Valentine Prax and Thijs Zweers. The art collection of De Nederlandsche Bank contains about 1,300 works, from paintings to street art, and from videos to glassware. Works by a variety of artists from very different eras. Discover these works by visiting the exhibitions or view them online.

(Image: Tarona, Pivot, 2020)

Temporary exhibitions and events

Discover the works of talented emerging artists. Visit the temporary exhibitions to see bold, experimental works by Dutch and international artists at the beginning of their careers. You can also participate in a range of events, from lectures to workshops. Check the calendar for upcoming dates.

Agenda

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Vrouw bekijkt kunstobjecten aan de wand.

© Shutterstock/beeldbewerking DNB

The permanent exhibition

From Coba Ritsema to Navid Nuur – the Everything of value exhibition has it all. These works form the heart of the art collection. The exhibition is a great introduction to De Nederlandsche Bank’s collection. Come and see it for yourself and listen to the audio tour, or sign up for a guided tour.

The permanent exhibition

Works and artists

From towering sculptures to delicate glass objects, and from paintings to videos and photographs. De Nederlandsche Bank has works in all kinds of media, by all kinds of artists. Explore the works and artists in our collection online.

Works and artists
Diverse kunstobjecten staan in een open ruimte.

© Foto: Jannes Linders

Overzicht van tentoonstellingsruimte met kunstobjecten.

© Danielle van Ark. Foto: Ernst van Deursen

About the art collection

The art collection has a rich history. De Nederlandsche Bank has been acquiring art since the late nineteenth century, and the collection has changed over the years. Based on our own vision of art, we purchase new works, organise exhibitions and seek collaborations.

About the art collection

Sculpture garden

Need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Come to the city garden on the grounds of De Nederlandsche Bank. You’ll find the entrance at Westeinde. Find a quiet spot among the greenery and sculptures by artists such as Rachel de Joode, Toby Ziegler and Sarah van Sonsbeeck.

Renderbeeld van bezoekers in de stadstuin.

© Beeldbewerking: Rachel de Joode

Uitgelichte kunstwerken

Education

Learn all about the economy

Vrouw staat voor informatief spel in tentoonstellingsruimte.

Money collection

Learn about money from the past and present 

Munt onder de loep.

Art collection

View the artworks

Bezoekers krijgen uitleg over een kunstwerk.