Stadsarchief

History, Art Deco & other hidden treasures to discover at the City Archives

On wet weekend days, when museums and cafes get swamped by people, and all I crave is a calm, culturally-stimulating place: that’s when I typically end up at the Stadsarchief, the most extensive municipal archives in the world.

The raw Amsterdam of Ed van der Elsken

Van der Elsken captured a raw Amsterdam I wish I could have seen. You can still see the exhibition from the comfort of your home. Take a look at the City Archive’s image bank here.