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Press releases

View the latest press releases from Museum Volkenkunde below. For press questions, please contact pers@wereldculturen.nl

dierenacademie

Museum Volkenkunde presents: Animal Academy

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kamerscherm-restauratie

Restored 19th-century Japanese masterpiece now on display

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Marieke van Bommel

Marieke van Bommel appointed managing director

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Sun Stone Theatre, wtih 3D print of the Aztec sun stone. Photo: NMVW

AZTECS – The People Behind the Myth

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NMVW Kleur

NMVW and VU start research project on colonial collections.

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Sieraden Poputan

NMVW: report is important step

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First Americans

FIRST AMERICANS: Honouring indigenous resilience and creativity

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Campagnebeeld HELENDE KRACHT

HEALING POWER - Winti, shamanism, and more

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Museum Volkenkunde

NMVW announces principles for claims on colonial collections

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