WorldPride night

PRIDE AT THE RIJKSMUSEUM

Sexual and gender identity, expression and experience have always been part of human history. Over the next three years, the Rijksmuseum will shine a spotlight on these themes through a series of events around Amsterdam Pride. Together, we celebrate Pride and the many stories, perspectives and experiences it encompasses.

This evening is a collaboration between the Rijksmuseum and Humans of Film Festival.

FILM SCREENINGS & PANEL TALKS

In the Auditorium, we’ll explore the importance of positive representation and moving beyond labels in creating space for queer joy. In collaboration with the Humans of Film Festival, two short films will be screened: If I’m Here It Is by Mystery / Se eu tô aqui é por mistério (Clari Ribeiro, 2024) and Pakka (Iniyavan Elumalai, 2025).

Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Alejandra Ortiz. She will be joined by filmmaker Iniyavan Elumalai, curator Maaike Rikhof, artist Jojo and ID&E expert Claudia Nigeon to discuss representation, storytelling and the power of queer joy.

• Location: Auditorium

• Screening & panel talk 1: 19.30–20.15h

• Screening & panel talk 2: 20.30–21.15h

GUIDED TOUR: A PINK HISTORY

How much do you know about queer history in the Rijksmuseum collection? In the 25-minute guided tour A Pink History , we explore centuries of queer history through works of art from the museum’s collection.

• Location: meet at the Information Desk

• Time: Every 30 minutes between 19.30 and 22h

Rainbow Portrait

In this workshop you learn how to make a colourful self-portrait. You get started with charcoal and rainbow make-up. At the end of the night, you have a rainbow self-portrait to take home. 

VISIT THE EXHIBITION WORN

During the evening, you can visit WORN , an intimate fashion presentation centred around 24 garments that have been worn, altered and reused. Signs of wear, repair and craftsmanship tell their story: from 17th-century embroidered mules to a dress worn for generations by the Six family.

Join the conversation about Pride and gender. Throughout the exhibition, you'll find conversation starterex designed to spark new perspectives and meaningful discussions.

• Location: Special Collections

• Time: 19.30–22h

The Café

Drop by the Café before or after the programme to relax, meet others and enjoy a drink.

• Time: 19-22h

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Thanks

This project is supported by VSBfonds and Baker McKenzie.