Amsterdam Tips

A look at what’s happening in and around Amsterdam during January and February 2010 as we head into a new year. Despite the winter there’s always plenty to see and do in the city at this time of year.

Museums / Exhibitions

Hermitage Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s newly renovated major museum gives you the last chance to see “At The Russian Court – Palace and Protocol in the 19th Century”. This exhibition ends January 31st 2010.

Huis Marseille
Edward Burtynsky / Oil – Fascinating photo exhibition documenting many aspects of the oil industry and man’s love affair with petrochemicals. Runs to February 28th.

Van Gogh Museum
Alfred Stevens (1823-1906) retrospective exhibition. Runs to January 24th 2010. Paul Gaugin exhibition starts February 19th.

Amsterdam Historical Museum
“The Sixties NOW!” – A variety of exhibitions looking back at the revolutionary 1960s decade. Includes photos of the occupation of the Maagdenhuis. Runs to February 7th 2010.

Tropenmuseum
“The Dono Code” – Exhibition from Indonesian artist Heri Dono.
Runs to February 28th 2010.
“The Art of Survival” – Maroon culture from Suriname.
Runs throughout January and February (ends May 2010).

Rijksmuseum Schiphol Airport
“Brueghel in Business” – Small exhibit of the 16th century Brueghel brothers. To February 22nd 2010.

Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
Oman: Cultural exhibition with 250 objects.
Running until April 18th 2010.

Museum of Bags and Purses
“Made in Britain” – various designer bags on show from UK.
Ends February 21st 2010.

Dutch Resistance Museum
“Season ‘40-’45” – Football during World War II. English translation cards available. Exhibition runs to April 2010.

Jewish Historical Museum
“A Master Revealed” – Meijer de Haan (1852-1895) – Dutch artist retrospective. Runs until January 24th 2010.
“Sonia Gaskell” – Exhibition on the life of this dancer and choreographer who lived in Amsterdam. Ends January 31st 2010.

Amsterdam Stadarchief
“Amsterdam: Capital of Finance” exhibition.
Ends February 28th 2010.

Museum Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis
“Dutch cartography of Russia” – exhibition of maps from 16th – 18th century. Runs to February 1st 2010.

Press Museum
“1989. The End of an era” – Exhibition on how the press reported the fall of the Iron Curtain 20 years ago. Until February 28th 2010.

For more information about museums in the city go here: Amsterdam Museums

Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands

Ajax home Eredivisie league matches – Amsterdam ArenA:
January 24th (1230) – Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar
February 3nd (2015) – Ajax vs Roda JC
February 7th (1630) – Ajax vs FC Twente
February 21st (1430) – Ajax vs Vitesse Arnhem
February 28th (1230) – Ajax vs FC Utrecht

January 27th (1830) – Ajax vs NEC (KNVB Beker – Dutch Cup)

Netherlands vs USA – Friendly football international will be played at the Amsterdam Arena on March 3rd 2010 (2045). Tickets (€17.50 – €55) go on general sale from January 30th.

Equestrian
Jumping Amsterdam – Show featuring some of the world’s best horse riders in both jumping and dressage events.
January 21st – 24th 2010 – Halls 9/10/11 Amsterdam RAI

Tennis
ABN Amro tournament (ATP) includes Novak Djokovic. February 8th to 14th 2010 – Ahoy Rotterdam. Tickets start at €22.

Other Amsterdam Events

Amandla! Madela – Musical tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela
January 15th/16th – Schouwburg Amsterdam

Le Nozze di Figaro – Lorenzo da Ponte
Netherlands Opera / Chamber orchestra
Jan 15/18/20/22/24/26/28/31; Feb 3 – Amsterdam Muziektheater

The Flying Dutchman – Richard Wagner opera
Netherlands Opera / Philharmonic orchestra
Feb 1/4/7/12/16/19/22/25/28 – Amsterdam Muziektheater

Top Gear Live – BBC’s popular show featuring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and The Stig comes to Amsterdam in live format.
January 21/22/23/24 – Amsterdam RAI

Da Bounce Comedy Nights – UK/US comedians perform.
January 29th 2010 – Theatre Factory Amsterdam

Fiesta Cubana – Join DJ Arno who hosts a monthly salsa dance party at the Badcuyp (Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10, just off Albert Cuyp straat). Next event on Friday February 5th (2200 – 0245) – entry €5.

HuisHoud Beurs (Household exhibition)
Feb 13th to 21st at Amsterdam RAI.

Don Quixote – Dutch National Ballet
Feb 13/14/18/20/21/26/27 – Amsterdam Muziektheater

Storm for Kids – Open stage event for under 15’s.
February 14th 2010 – Schouwburg Amstelveen

Concerts in Amsterdam

January 28th – Gare du Nord – Melkweg
January 31st – Dropkick Murphys – Heineken Music Hall
January 31st – Ian Brown – Paradiso
February 1st – Joss Stone – Paradiso
February 3rd – Buena Vista Social Club – Paradiso
February 4th – Machine Head – Heineken Music Hall
February 6th – Air – Paradiso
February 6th – Stereophonics - Heineken Music Hall
February 10th/11th – Adam Green – Paradiso
February 11th – Pat Metheny – Concertgebouw
February 19th – Kane - Paradiso
February 20th – Babylon Circus – Melkweg
February 23rd – The Australian Pink Floyd Show – Heineken Music Hall
February 25th – Kelly Clarkson – Heineken Music Hall