National Slavery Museum is getting closer – Municipality of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is making great strides towards a new national slavery museum in our city. 3 quartermasters draw up a business plan. There are also 9 locations for new construction of the museum in the picture.
The intention is for a new building with a national appearance, of approximately 6500 square meters of public space, surrounded by a park. 9 locations have been designated, such as Kop Java Island (East) and Sixhaven (North). There will be a broad participation process. Suggestions for other places are also welcome.
Recognition
The Dutch slavery past and the story of enslaved people is underexposed in our history. It deserves its own place. This museum will soon offer more insight into this Dutch slavery history. And is also about the meaning of slavery in today’s world. Much is desired from such a museum. The museum contributes to the recognition and recognition of slavery in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands. Amsterdam is taking steps to make our written history open to discussion. Making excuses for the role of the city government during slavery was an important marker.
Room for emotions
Artworks tell stories that are still contemporary and relevant. The museum also provides space to express emotions. And discovering new perspectives.
Transatlantic Slavery History
The museum will be an addition to what other museums and cultural institutions about the Dutch slavery past. The museum also offers a meeting place. The transatlantic slavery past is the starting point for the museum, but from the start of the development there is also room for the slavery past as a whole. It is mainly about the strength and struggle of enslaved people and their descendants. Attention is also paid to the people who trade the slaves and to the suffering of enslaved people.
Tons of conversations
The Amsterdam application in 2017 initiated the initiative for a museum about the transatlantic slavery past. verbally, there have been numerous conversations with many (cultural and other) organizations and people.
Central government and municipality work together
For the new building and the implementation of the museum, Amsterdam is working together with the government. The cabinet contributes to the National Slavery Museum.