Summer in the Church 2005

Factsheet

Title	Summer in the Church -Marc Mulders in the church -Queen Beatrix's silver jubilee -organ concerts -the history of De Nieuwe Kerk
Dates	5 May to 12 June 2005
Location	De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam
Open	Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Closed on 25 December and 1 January
Summary	In the months May and June of 2005, 2006 and 2007 De Nieuwe Kerk will be paying greater attention to the building itself, the interior, its history and its links with the House of Orange. Accordingly, the church will be open during these months to visitors from this country and abroad. In these months there will be small exhibitions and various activities, such as concerts on the famous organs. Between 5 May and 12 June 2005 special attention will be paid to Queen Beatrix's silver jubilee. From 5 May there will also be a permanent presentation on different aspects of the rich history of De Nieuwe Kerk.
Public Information	t: 00. 31. 20 6386909 w: www.nieuwekerk.nl
Visual material for the press	Available from De Nieuwe Kerk website in high and low resolutions: www.nieuwekerk.nl
Admission	3 Euro groups = 15 persons: 2 Euro Amsterdam Pass: free
Sponsors	The exhibition has been made possible by the Founders of De Nieuwe Kerk: Fortis Bank and Buhrmann NV; and the Main Sponsors: Getronics and KPMG.
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
Dates of organ concerts	Sunday evening 8 p.m. from 1 May to 12 June. Lunch concerts 12.30 p.m.: 12, 19, 26 May & 2, 9 June. For the programmes see the information enclosed.
Events	A programme of talks and concerts will accompany 'Summer in the Church'. Details will be available from 15 April 2005, including on the website.
Public transport	De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam is located on Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Central Station. All trams 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