Judaism: A World of Stories
17 December 2011 – 15 April 2012
In the winter of 2011-2012, De Nieuwe Kerk and the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam will present an exhibition about Judaism. With more than five hundred objects on display, this exhibition will tell the fascinating story of three thousand years of Jewish religion, culture, art and history, the chronicle of a world religion that takes diverse international forms but has always held onto its identity. The exhibits will come from internationally renowned museums and private collections, and most of them will be on display in the Netherlands for the first time. The absolute highlights will include a first-century Dead Sea Scroll from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the oldest complete Torah scroll, originally from Erfurt and now at the Staatsbibliothek in Berlin, valuable manuscripts, a painting by Chagall from the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and the Alefbet Tapestry by the contemporary Russian-American artist Grisha Bruskin.
Grisha Bruskin, The Alefbet Tapestry, 2004–6, Wool, silk, linen, 280 x 1050 cm Private collection
App for the iPhone about De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam
This app offers an introduction to De Nieuwe Kerk's history and shows some of its highlights such as the main organ, pulpit and choir screen. It also includes some of the church's monuments and tombs dedicated to various Dutch naval heroes, as well as many of its commemorative windows.
This app also tells the story of the strong ties between De Nieuwe Kerk and the Dutch Royal family. All Royal Dutch swearing-in ceremonies have taken place in De Nieuwe Kerk. Be inspired by the app and come and experience one of the exhibitions or events at De Nieuwe Kerk for yourself!
Download the app in the App Store now (DNK ENG)
Opening hours and admission fee
Opening hours
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission Judaism: A World of Stories
17 December 2011 - 15 April 2012
| Adults: | € 15 |
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| Children up to 15: | free |
| Museumkaart: | € 3,50 |
| Friends of the De Nieuwe Kerk: | free |
| I Amsterdam City Card: | free |
| CJP: | € 12 |
| Stadspas: | € 12 |
Visiting address:
De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam
tel: +31 (0)20-638 69 09
Public transport:
5 minutes from Central Station
Tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 16, 24, 25
Parking:
Bijenkorf (Dam); Nieuwezijds Kolk; Central Station
Guided tours and group reservations
Group visits and individual guided tours should be requested in advance. If you wish, you can book one of De Nieuwe Kerk’s professional guides. Please register and book at tel. +31(0)20 626 8168 or rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl. Costs € 90 per guided tours (excluding admission to the exhibition), with a maximum of 15 persons. Guides are available in the languages Dutch, English, French, German and Italian.
Group visits (minimum of 15 persons) must make a reservation in advance via rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl.
