Time Capsule Amsterdam 750 to be placed on Dam Square

On Saturday, September 13, during Open Monument Day, a time capsule will be buried on Dam Square. The Amsterdam 750 time capsule will contain items that reflect the spirit of Amsterdam in 2025 and the vision of its residents for the future.

Burying time capsules is a historical tradition often associated with special occasions, such as construction projects, world exhibitions, or the unveiling of monuments. Deputy Mayor Rutger Groot Wassink (Archaeology) and child mayor Kiyaro will bury the capsule on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Dam Square in Amsterdam. In 2075, during the celebration of Amsterdam’s 800th anniversary, the capsule will be unearthed by the child mayor of that time.

What’s inside?

The contents of the time capsule have been carefully selected and packed in airtight containers to ensure they withstand the test of time. The items include:

Ten portraits of Amsterdam residents created by Humans of Amsterdam.
The three winning stories from the “My Amsterdam in the Future” competition for Amsterdam high school students.
Amsterdam 750 commemorative coin.
A video by FC Centrum about Amsterdam in 2025, featuring everything from matcha lattes and fat bikes to the best places to buy croquettes.
A letter from Mayor Femke Halsema.
Spoken word piece by Gershwin Bonevacia about Amsterdam’s future.
Poem “Proud of the City” by Jesse Laport, inspired by the first Youth Symposium at the Royal Palace on Dam Square.
A small magazine with stories about freedom, tolerance, and diversity, created by the Voices of Tolerance youth community in collaboration with artist Maha Eljak.