About us
Museum of Humanity was created in 2001 after a dream of photographer Ruben Timman about a dilapidated and dark museum. It is a metaphor for the state of the world and our humanity. That dream is the starting point for portraying humanity worldwide as dignified as possible.
Therefore:
• We photograph people – on the street – and let them experience how valuable they are;
• We enrich cities with outdoor exhibitions and local events;
• We encourage young people to believe in themselves and to really see the other with education programs of School of Humanity;
• We train companies and organizations to create more connections and understanding;
• We organize activities and programs with our army of volunteers in our permanent museum in the Amsterdam area (Zaandam).
This is how it works:
Meet yourself
Look into the eyes of someone else and see yourself. Our portraits reflect and touch on your humanity.
Meet someone else
Those who know themselves can give themselves. To neighbors, friends, colleagues. By really listening you discover who the other person is.
Meet those who clash
It is precisely in the discomfort that something new arises. Not by necessarily agreeing, but by remaining open to people you would rather pass by.
The dream of Ruben Timman
How this adventure began...
The dream of Ruben Timman
How this adventure began...
Museum of Humanity started in 2001 with a dream of photographer Ruben Timman: a dilapidated museum as a metaphor for the state of humanity. That dream grows into a mission to portray people with dignity. Since then, he has portrayed more than nine thousand people worldwide – with a team of photographers and story makers. Always in front of a black cloth, so that everyone is equal.