Welcome at Museum of Humanity 💛
People are beautiful! That is our devote conviction. To discover that beauty, you sometimes have to do your utmost. What helps is if you attentively observe and listen to the other. When you do that, you discover that every human is a masterpiece and has a story that matters. That is why we connect people through pop-up exhibitions, events, training sessions and in our museum in the Netherlands (Zaandam). Safe spaces where you can be yourself and where we can (re)discover each other and ourselves.
Our pillars:
• Museum of Humanity ZaandamPLAN YOUR VISIT
• Humanity on the move - pop-upexhibitions in the Netherlands- and abroad CHECK OUT OUR EXPOS
• School of Humanity - workshops for students DISCOVER MORE
• Humanity at work - coaching and training for companies DISCOVER
• Dreambuilders - our business network DISCOVER
How this adventure started...
Museum of Humanity arose in 2001 after a dream of documentary photographer Ruben Timmand about a decayed and dark museum. It is a metaphor fot he state of the world and our humanity. That dream is the starting point to portray humanity as dignified as possible. The past 25 years Ruben collected 8.000 portraits of people all over the world. Ruben and his team alway portray people in front of a black cloth so that each person is presented equally. – whether is a rich businessman, a child, our a person on the run.
Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM till 5 PM
No reservation needed. Pay as you like!
Only 30 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station by public transport
You'll find us here:
Museum of Humanity
Visiting address
Ketelhuis 10
1505 RD Zaandam
Mailing address
Affuitenhal 1
1505 RE Zaandam
Or call: +31-619 561 732 (preferably a Whatsapp message!)
Collaborate with us!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to promote inclusion and empowerment in your community or organization? The Museum of Humanity offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with us and spread our message of every person's value and dignity.
As a non-profit organization, we organize pop-up exhibitions worldwide with a black photo tent, inviting people to have their picture taken. Our approach is simple but powerful: we believe that by showing people as they are, without frills or filters, we can convey that every person matters, regardless of origin, status, or background. By combining portraits of people with different backgrounds in one exhibition, we create a visual statement that promotes meeting and connection, and lifts people above opinions, conflicts, pain, and sadness.
We invite you to join us in this mission and bring our exhibition to your community or organization. Whether you are a local government, a school, a cultural center, or a business, you can collaborate with us and customize the exhibition to your needs and goals. By partnering with the Museum of Humanity, you can contribute to a more peaceful and just world, and inspire others to see the beauty and worth in every person. Contact us today to learn more about how we can cooperate and make a difference together.