The Stedelijk Museum has given the city a special gift: the return of the iconic sculpture garden! After more than twenty years, this beloved spot is once again free to visit. On Saturday, November 16, the renewed sculpture garden was festively reopened with workshops, guided tours, free museum entry, and a performance by Sef.
The sculpture garden, now called the Don Quixote Sculpture Hall, is located in the same spot it occupied until the early 2000s. What was once a garden has been transformed into the museum’s entrance area, where you can admire sculptures by artists such as Henry Moore and Anne Imhof—for free.
The revamped entrance is more than just a gateway to the museum; it’s a space to gather, work, or relax. The entire area has been redesigned with seating areas, a long reading table, an updated museum shop, and a coffee bar.
Director Rein Wolfs highlights that the new sculpture garden is more than just a museum expansion: “We wanted to create a place where people of all ages can enjoy art for free. Thanks to the Don Quixote Foundation, this is our gift to Amsterdam in honor of its 750th anniversary.”
Mayor Femke Halsema also sees the sculpture garden as a meaningful contribution to the city: “This garden perfectly fits within the New Amsterdam Covenant, where residents and institutions come together. It is a legacy for future generations.”
Come and explore the sculpture garden at the Stedelijk Museum—a unique space that connects art and the city. The garden is free to access during the day and becomes a stunning illuminated feature in the evening. A beautiful addition to Amsterdam, perfectly complementing the festive celebration of the city’s 750th anniversary.
