International Competition National Slavery Museum
We invite teams from around the world to take part in the design competition for both the building and the park.
| Category | Project Competition |
| Type | International, Open, Architects, Three-Stage, Anonymous |
| Genre | Landscape, Museum |
| Country | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| RegDeadline | 7 April 2026 GoogleCal iCal |
| 7 April 2026 (via Online) | |
| Eligibility | A design team comprising an architect, a landscape architect, and one or more subject-matter experts specialising in the Dutch history of slavery |
Description
The City of Amsterdam is working with the National Slavery Museum Foundation on the establishment of a National Slavery Museum in Amsterdam. This will give lasting expression to the recognition of the Dutch history of slavery. We invite teams from around the world to take part in the design competition for both the building and the park.
The museum will be a meaningful place for reflection, education and connection. A place that does justice to our shared past and offers prospects for future generations. With the history of transatlantic slavery as its central point of reference, the museum will also address other histories of slavery, such as those of the Indian Ocean region. The National Slavery Museum will tell stories of resistance, resilience and connection.
Jury
Francesco Veenstra, Chief Government Architect
John Leerdam
Janna Bystrykh
Noraly Beyer
Jennifer Tosch
Erik van Ginkel
Richard Kofi
Arna Mačkić
Carlos Gonçalves
Yvonne van Genugten
Winy Maas
Prize
Design contract
Entry Fee
None
Timetable
Announcement of the results: June 2026
Longlist of 10 design teams that will progress to phase 2.
Phase 2: Vision document
Phase 3: Design
Organizer
City of Amsterdam in partnership with the National Slavery Museum Foundation