Oman
Factsheet
| Title | Oman |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17 October 2009 - 18 April 2010 |
| Location | De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam. |
| Open | Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. |
| Public Information | T: +31 (0)20 638 69 09 / www.nieuwekerk.nl |
| Press preview | Thursday 15 October 2009 at 11:00 a.m. |
| Images | www.nieuwekerk.nl/press |
| Admission | Adults: € 12,- Children aged 6–15: € 9,- Children up to 6 years: free |
| Summary | The exhibition will display about 300 items from different museum collections in Oman – including those of the National Museum, the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum, and the private Bait Al Zubair Museum in Muscat – and also from the National Archief and other international institutions. The exhibition will highlight Oman’s role as a seafaring nation and its central location on international trade routes, such as that of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). |
| Organisation | De Nieuwe Kerk in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Oman. |
| Concept | Head of exhibitions: Marlies Kleiterp Project leader: Birgit Boelens Guest curator: Dr Luit Mols Advisors: Dr Ben Slot and Dr Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood |
| Exhibition sponsors | This event was made possible by De Nieuwe Kerk’s founding sponsor Fortis Bank Nederland and by the primary sponsors KPMG and Staples/Corporate Express. |
| Design | OPERA Amsterdam |
| Graphic design | Berry Slok Studio, Amsterdam |
| Catalogue |
A catalogue will be published (in separate Dutch and English editions) to accompany the exhibition, with articles by specialists on Oman. isbn: 978 90 78653 16 5 (Dutch Version), isbn: 978 90 78653 15 8 (English Version) published by Museum De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam €29,95 |
| Guided tours | Every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. No reservation required Free for all visitors to the exhibition |
| Guided tours and groups | Visits may be made by groups with their own guides by advance arrangement. You can also book a tour given by one of De Nieuwe Kerk’s professional guides. Reservations: 00.31(0)20-6268168 or rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl |
| Public transport | De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam is located on Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Central Station. All trams (except nr 26) from Central Station stop at the Dam. For more travel information call: 0900 – 9292. |
| Parking | There are three public car parks close to De Nieuwe Kerk: De Bijenkorf (department store), Central Station and Nieuwezijds Kolk. For more information: www.parkeren.amsterdam.nl |
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