Summer in the Church 2009
Activities, exhibitions and concerts
from 6 May to 13 September 2009
The Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam is one of the best known buildings in the Netherlands. An imposing monument with a splendid interior, it is located on a nationally renowned square, Dam Square. In the months May to September of 2009 the church will be on show in all its glory: the monumental tombs, the dazzling choir screen, the stained-glass windows, the pulpit and the largest organ in the Netherlands.
Organ concerts
The Nieuwe Kerk has a long tradition of organ concerts. On Sunday evenings and Thursday afternoons there will be organ concerts given by different organists throughout the Summer. Please check for our website for the complete programme: www.nieuwekerk.nl/organ
Permanent presentation on the Nieuwe Kerk
In the so-called Orphans’ Gallery: a permanent presentation on the Nieuwe Kerk focusing on the history of the building, its interior and architecture, and the links with the city, the House of Orange and the State. This small presentation makes use of texts, photos, archive material, audio tapes, videos and interactive media. It has been made possible by the Friends of the Nieuwe Kerk.
Three publications
The Nieuwe Kerk has a series of three publications about the building, the organs and the graves. The three publications “The Nieuwe Kerk”(1999), “The Organs of the Nieuwe Kerk”(2003) and “Graves in the Nieuwe Kerk”(2007) are available in the museum shop. Price 6,80 euro.
| Open | 6 May – 13 September 2009, daily from 10 am to 5 p.m. |
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| Public Information | +31. 20 6386909/ www.nieuwekerk.nl |
| Admission | € 4, groups = 15 persons: € 3,20, I amsterdam Pass: free |
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