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Private Art Tour of the Stedelijk Museum
Private Art Tour of the Stedelijk Museum
The 'Death' of Art or the Birth of Modernity
PRIVATE TOUR
A Private Tour of the Stedelijk Museum
The Stedelijk Modern and Contemporary Art Museum in Amsterdam is one of Europe’s best places to explore art relaxed and thoughtfully—be it modernism, avant-garde, pop art, conceptual art, minimalism, or design. The museum’s outstanding collection covers all significant movements of 20th- and 21st-century art. We can also wander through the galleries, enjoying ideas, innovations, philosophical concepts, surprising insights, and witty solutions but either way, it’s best experienced with an expert by your side.
On our Stedelijk Museum guided tour, we'll start with classic modernism, tracing how our view of the world has changed since the early 20th century, focusing on great masters like Malevich, Kandinsky, and Chagall—artists who revolutionized our perception of art and reality. We'll see how artists searched for new forms of expression, broke traditional boundaries, and redefined the very essence of art. Then we'll explore how various ideas evolved through different movements and styles. We'll also consider the significance art has gained in today's digital age. But above all, we’ll look at the museum as a space for dialogue between artist and viewer.
On our Stedelijk Museum guided tour, we'll start with classic modernism, tracing how our view of the world has changed since the early 20th century, focusing on great masters like Malevich, Kandinsky, and Chagall—artists who revolutionized our perception of art and reality. We'll see how artists searched for new forms of expression, broke traditional boundaries, and redefined the very essence of art. Then we'll explore how various ideas evolved through different movements and styles. We'll also consider the significance art has gained in today's digital age. But above all, we’ll look at the museum as a space for dialogue between artist and viewer.
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On a day convenient for you
At a time convenient for you
2 hours
Private
English
€340 for a group of 1-4 people,
At a time convenient for you
2 hours
Private
English
€340 for a group of 1-4 people,
Museum tickets are not included in the price
€85 for each additional participant
€100 from the group for every additional hour
What We’ll See:
Stedelijk Museum Highlights
Stedelijk Museum Highlights
On our private tour with an art historian at the Stedelijk Museum, we’ll explore some of the most iconic artworks of the past century:
After your Private Stedelijk Museum Tour, you’ll be able to stroll through the galleries at your own pace. But this time not just as a visitor but a true connoisseur. You'll be able to immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary art.
- Kazimir Malevich’s Suprematist Composition – a key work by the pioneer of Suprematism, an art movement focused on geometric forms and a limited color palette.
- Yayoi Kusama’s Accumulation: One Thousand Boats Show – an impressive installation featuring a boat covered in soft white phallic forms, creating a surreal and mesmerizing effect.
- Roy Lichtenstein’s As I Opened Fire – a triptych depicting an intense aerial battle, a striking example of comic-inspired Pop Art.
- Piet Mondrian’s Composition No. III with Red, Yellow, and Blue – a classic representation of De Stijl, characterized by strict geometric forms and primary colors.
- Julio González’s La Montserrat – a significant sculpture by the renowned Spanish artist. It depicts a Catalan peasant woman, symbolizing resilience and resistance during the Spanish Civil War.
- Martial Raysse’s Peinture à Haute Tension – a vibrant artwork reflecting the artist’s fascination with pop culture and neon aesthetics.
- Anselm Kiefer’s The Germanic – a monumental painting exploring memory and identity, central themes in Kiefer’s examination of German history.
After your Private Stedelijk Museum Tour, you’ll be able to stroll through the galleries at your own pace. But this time not just as a visitor but a true connoisseur. You'll be able to immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary art.
What We'll Learn:
How to Interact with Contemporary Art
How to Interact with Contemporary Art
We'll discuss how contemporary art demands active interaction between viewers and art objects. We'll discover when it's best understood intuitively through feelings, and when it requires deeper intellectual engagement. We'll also see how the dialogue with the artist almost always begins outside our comfort zone. Together, we'll explore the issues of the past, present, and future observing how artists reflect these topics and how they resonate with us. We’re sure that this approach to engaging with contemporary art is inspiring and thought-provoking.
We always welcome lively discussions and your critical perspective. On this tour, we'll use art to better understand the world around us. Especially since contemporary art is often much easier to get into than classical art.
We always welcome lively discussions and your critical perspective. On this tour, we'll use art to better understand the world around us. Especially since contemporary art is often much easier to get into than classical art.
Good to Know:
Before your Stedelijk Museum Guided Tour for Art Lovers
Before your Stedelijk Museum Guided Tour for Art Lovers
- Your guide is an art historian and a graduate of Christie’s and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London.
- We recommend booking your tickets to the Stedelijk Museum in advance, especially during major exhibitions. You can easily do so on the museum’s website.
- This Stedelijk private tour with a local art historian is fully tailored to you. Your guide will adapt naturally, but please let us know in advance if you have any specific wishes.
- If you're traveling with family or kids, we're delighted to offer a family-friendly Stedelijk Museum private tour—we absolutely love sharing art with visitors of all ages!
- Try to arrive 5–10 minutes early so you can start your tour at a relaxed pace.
- There’s a lot of walking involved, but no worries—we can arrange a folding stool for you if you let us know in advance.
FAQ about Amsterdam Museum Tours
It depends on the museum. On each tour page, you'll find a blue banner at the top of the description that details what’s included in the price. Van Gogh Museum guided tours, already include tickets. For other museums, you'll need to purchase the tickets separately. It’s easy online—we’ve provided a booking link in each tour’s description.
You can find all the details about cancellations and refunds in our Terms of Use under “Change of Reservation or Refund of Services.” If you need to reschedule, we'll always do our best to help. However, it’s not always possible and depends on our guides' schedules and availability.
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Just let your guide know if you're late. Don’t worry, they’ll wait for you. If you are more than 15 minutes late, please note this time can be deducted from the tour's duration but you can also prolong the tour for an additional cost of €100 / hour.
Absolutely! We welcome everyone, regardless of age. Just give us a heads-up in advance, and we’ll adjust the tour to ensure it’s engaging and comfortable for all.
Of course! At the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum, groups can have up to 15 people, while at the Van Gogh Museum, tours are limited to 4 people. If you’re more, just drop us a message and we’ll find a solution.
The duration is mentioned in each tour’s description (on the blue banner at the top of the page). In principle, our museum tours last about 2 hours. If you’d prefer a longer tour, just let us know.
Yes, absolutely. Just tell us your specific needs in advance, and we’ll arrange everything.
We always recommend booking your tour as early as possible. In peak season, our guides’ schedules fill up quickly, and there might not be any available slots on your desired date.
All our museum tours are conducted in English.
We meet you at the museum. Within 24 hours after you book your tour, you'll receive our email from hi@snurk.travel with the exact meeting point, your guide’s contact details, and all the necessary information.
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