Amsterdam in March 2027: Best Exhibitions, Festivals, Markets & Cultural Events
Updated: Oct 30
Spring begins to awaken in Amsterdam. Days grow longer, the air becomes milder, and the first flowers begin to bloom across the Netherlands. March also marks the opening of the world-famous tulip gardens and the start of one of the most vibrant cultural seasons in the city.
If you're planning a trip to Amsterdam in March 2027, you'll find a city buzzing with art exhibitions, markets, music performances, festivals, and cultural experiences.
Whether you love fine art, wine, food, photography, or spring flowers, Amsterdam offers something memorable this month.
Keukenhof Gardens – The Most Beautiful Spring Garden in the World
One of the most spectacular seasonal attractions in the Netherlands, the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens opens its gates for just a short time every year.
Located about 40 minutes from Amsterdam, the gardens feature millions of blooming tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring flowers, along with lakes, tree-lined paths, pavilions, and stunning floral displays.
While tulip season peaks in April, visiting in late March can actually be ideal, as the gardens are less crowded and many early spring flowers are already blooming.
2027 Opening Dates:
📅 March 18 – May 9, 2027
Best Times to Visit
From years of experience guiding visitors, the best times are:
Early morning (right after opening)
Late afternoon before closing
These times help avoid the largest tour crowds.
I strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.
👉🏼 If you're planning to explore using trains and buses, read: How to Use Public Transportation in the Netherlands
Make It a Full Day Trip
Many travelers combine Keukenhof with other classic Dutch experiences such as:
• Visiting tulip farms
• A boat cruise past traditional windmills
• Exploring the historic city of Delft
👉🏼If you'd like help planning a private Keukenhof and countryside tour, feel free to contact me.
Easter 2027 in Amsterdam
Most major attractions and museums remain open during Easter, though it is wise to check opening hours in advance, as some venues may host special holiday programming.
📅 March 26-29, 2027
If you are visiting during this period, I recommend booking museum tickets and restaurant reservations ahead of time.
Best Museums and Art Exhibitions in Amsterdam (March 2027)
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s great museum cities. Here are some of the most interesting exhibitions and cultural experiences happening in March 2027.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands, is dedicated to Dutch art and history.
Located on Museum Square, it displays more than 8,000 artworks and historical objects, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer and Frans Hals.
Temporary Exhibition
The Art of Drawing – This exhibition explores the revolutionary transformation of drawing techniques in the Northern Netherlands around 1600, highlighting the expanding range of materials, techniques, and subjects used by artists of the period. Featuring more than 100 works from leading European and American collections, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of drawing as an artistic medium.
📅 Exhibition dates: February 12, 2027 - May 23, 2027
Van Gogh Museum
Dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, this museum holds the largest collection of his paintings and drawings in the world. It also showcases works by artists who influenced him or were influenced by him.
Temporary Exhibition
Eva Gonzalès Retrospective
The first-ever major museum retrospective dedicated to French artist Eva Gonzalès, showcasing her delicate paintings and pastels. Organized in collaboration with the Petit Palais in Paris, this exhibition spotlights her short but ambitious career and her unique position as Édouard Manet’s only formal student.
📅 February 12 – June 20, 2027
Stedelijk Museum
Amsterdam’s museum of modern and contemporary art and design, covering works from the late 19th century to the present. Artists featured in the permanent collection include Piet Mondrian, Kazimir Malevich and Karel Appel.
Temporary Exhibition
Luc Tuymans: Silent Music
This highly anticipated survey brings together nearly 60 paintings inside the museum's historic core. Using a signature muted color palette, Tuymans’ distinct style explores colonial memories, the uncanny, and modern political anxieties.
📅 March 6 – July 11, 2027
H’ART Museum (Former Hermitage Amsterdam)
This museum hosts rotating international exhibitions.
Current Exhibition
Feminine Power
Organized in collaboration with the British Museum, this spectacular exhibition explores the profound and diverse power of goddesses, witches, female saints, and spirits across global belief systems. Spanning diverse cultures and eras, it provides a fascinating look at how female authority and divinity have shaped human history.
📅 Spring – Summer 2027
Rembrandt House Museum
Step inside the house where Rembrandt lived and worked during the height of his fame in the Dutch Golden Age.
Visitors can explore:
Rembrandt’s reconstructed studio
Etchings and drawings
Works by his students
Temporary Exhibition
Rembrandt’s Craftsmanship
This specialized exhibition provides an intimate look into the physical techniques, materials, and secrets behind the master's studio work. Staged directly inside his historic home, it showcases the rigorous methods and artistic genius that defined the Dutch Golden Age.
📅 January 22 – June 6, 2027
Foam Photography Museum
One of Europe’s leading photography museums, Foam presents four rotating exhibitions at a time, featuring both emerging and internationally known photographers.
Temporary Exhibition
Foam 3h: Fresh Photography Talent
Housed in the museum's dedicated project space, this dynamic showcase highlights groundbreaking, experimental photography by recently graduated international artists. The rapidly changing exhibition provides a fresh perspective on the evolving medium by placing the spotlight on the absolute best of up-and-coming lens talent.
📅 March 4 – May 30, 2027
👉🏼Photography enthusiast and planning your visit? Read: my photography category posts here.
National Maritime Museum
A fascinating museum dedicated to Dutch maritime history.
Highlights include:
historic maps
ship models
maritime artifacts
a full replica of a Dutch East India Company ship
Temporary Exhibition
Vincent Ruijters: Crimson Gilt
This striking walk-in contemporary installation features over a thousand hand-knitted gold and crimson strips wrapped around the museum’s famous VOC ship replica. By visually tracing the vessel's framework, Ruijters explores the complex narrative of Dutch seafaring history, creating a thought-provoking contrast between maritime wealth and colonial exploitation.
📅 September 17, 2026 – March 21, 2027
Royal Palace Amsterdam (Dam Square)
Still used by the Dutch Royal Family for official state events, this magnificent 17th-century palace is open to visitors when not in official use.
Nieuwe Kerk (The New Church)
Temporary Exhibition
Queer Amsterdam: The Pink City
Staged inside the historic church on Dam Square, this major cultural exhibition chronicles four centuries of LGBTQIA+ history, resilience, and activism in Amsterdam. Designed in collaboration with community archives, the showcase features over 90 historic objects and powerful personal stories tracking the city's journey toward love and liberation.
📅 July 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027
Museum of the Canals
This dazzling multimedia experience takes visitors on an interactive journey through 400 years of Amsterdam’s urban planning and canal history. Staged inside a monumental 17th-century canal house, the immersive, five-room tour utilizes stunning 3D projections and scale models to reveal how a small fishing village evolved into a global metropolis.
Eye Filmmuseum
Amsterdam’s stunning museum of film and cinema.
Temporary Exhibition
Chantal Akerman: Her Brilliant Dark
Co-produced with the Chantal Akerman Foundation, this profound exhibition brings together the iconic feminist filmmaker's groundbreaking spatial installations and films to explore the raw visual memory of historical trauma and everyday domesticity.
📅 January 24 – April 18, 2027
The Jewish Cultural Quarter of Amsterdam
In the heart of historic Amsterdam, the Jewish Cultural Quarter brings centuries of resilience, faith, and cultural brilliance to life. This moving collection of sites offers an intimate look at Jewish history in the Netherlands — from the grandeur of the Portuguese Synagogue to powerful stories of survival and heritage.
For a truly meaningful visit, I strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance and arranging a private guided tour to fully understand the depth, historical context, and personal stories behind these remarkable landmarks.
Jewish Museum
Located in a former synagogue complex, the Jewish Museum explores Jewish history and culture in the Netherlands through multimedia presentations, art, and photography.
Temporary Exhibition: Abracadabra: Mysteries from Houdini to Hans Klok
Exploring the golden age of magic around 1900, this captivating exhibition highlights the pivotal role of Jewish illusionists—such as Harry Houdini—who transformed street performances into spectacular, world-famous theater acts.
📅 September 25, 2026 – March 29, 2027
Unique Attractions to Visit in Amsterdam
If you’re looking for something beyond traditional museums:
Body Worlds Amsterdam
A fascinating exhibition exploring the human body using preserved anatomical specimens.
STRAAT Museum – Street Art
The largest street art museum in the world, located in a former shipyard warehouse.
Moco Museum
A popular museum showcasing works by artists such as:
Banksy
Andy Warhol
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Yayoi Kusama
Banksy Museum Amsterdam
A newer museum dedicated to the mysterious British street artist Banksy, featuring over 160 artworks and recreated murals.
Family-Friendly Attractions in Amsterdam
(Great for Visiting with kids or Grandkids especially on a rainy day)
Fabrique des Lumières – Immersive Digital Art
Fabrique des Lumières presents three stunning immersive exhibitions blending classical, modern, and contemporary art with advanced projection technology, light, and music.
🎟️ Main Exhibition: Buy tickets for the “Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo - The Renaissance Masters” video art experience
🎟️ Dutch Masters: Buy tickets for the “From Vermeer to Van Gogh” video art experience
A visually spectacular experience for art lovers of all ages.
📅 Ongoing exhibition
Rembrandt Immersive Experience
Located not far from Leidseplein, this multimedia exhibition explores the life and artistic world of Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age.
The experience includes an immersive video installation and a reconstruction of Rembrandt’s studio on the Rozengracht, offering visitors a glimpse into his creative process.
📅 Ongoing exhibition
Nxt Museum – Digital & Media Art
The Nxt Museum is the Netherlands’ first museum dedicated entirely to new media art.
This innovative museum blends art, technology, light installations, and digital storytelling, creating a fascinating experience that appeals to both art lovers and younger visitors.
Expect immersive video installations, light projections, and interactive exhibits that explore the intersection between creativity and technology.
Amaze Amsterdam
Located in a former industrial nightclub in Amsterdam’s western harbor district, Amaze Amsterdam is a fully immersive audio-visual experience.
The attraction spans 3,000 square meters and eight different stages, combining music, light, visual art, and interactive environments designed to stimulate the senses.
The experience lasts about an hour and moves visitors through a series of unique sensory environments — from energetic and playful to calming and atmospheric.
WONDR Experience
A colorful and playful immersive attraction featuring 15 themed rooms designed for fun and creativity.
Visitors can explore rooms filled with disco balls, oversized installations, a life-size dollhouse, and playful karaoke booths.
It’s an especially enjoyable stop for families traveling with children or teenagers, and it’s one of Amsterdam’s most entertaining interactive experiences.
The Upside Down Museum Amsterdam
One of Amsterdam’s largest interactive museums, designed around optical illusions and surreal environments.
The museum features upside-down rooms, playful installations, and visually striking spaces that invite visitors to explore and take memorable photos.
It’s a lighthearted and entertaining experience that appeals to visitors of all ages.
👉🏼 You may also enjoy reading: Amsterdam with Kids and Teens – Family Travel Guide
Festivals, Performances & Art Fairs – March 2027
Supperclub Night Experience
Supperclub offers immersive dining and live performances in an energetic, theatrical setting for guests 21+. A unique evening experience blending music, art, and fine dining.
📅 Thursdays–Saturdays
NockNock Art Fair
An international art and design fair featuring around 120 emerging and established artists. Visitors can meet the artists and participate in interactive workshops.
📅 March 4-7, 2027
📍 Westergas Amsterdam
VERS Film Festival 2027
A crucial showcase and talent pipeline for the next generation of Dutch and international independent filmmakers, featuring a diverse selection of new cinematic voices.
📅 Dates: March 11-14, 2027
📍 Location: Various Independent Cinemas across Amsterdam
The MezJam
This lively bimonthly cultural gathering transforms the city's premier storytelling hub into a massive, interactive global arts and music festival. It brings together an eclectic mix of international visual storytellers, spoken word artists, and world musicians for improvisational cross-cultural performances.
📅 March 14, 2027
📍 Location: Mezrab
Best Weekend Markets in Amsterdam – March 2027
Pure Markt
A high-quality food market featuring some of the best artisanal food producers in the Netherlands.
📍 Frankendael Park
📅 March 28, 2027
🕚 11:00–18:00
IJ-Hallen Flea Market
One of the largest flea markets in Europe, with hundreds of stalls selling vintage items, antiques, clothing, and collectibles.
📍 Amsterdam Noord
📅 March 6–7, 2027
🕚 09:00–16:30
Sunday Market
A lively market selling fashion, jewelry, design, art, and food.
📅 March 7, 2027 – Westergas
🕚 12:00–18:00
Museumplein Market
A charming Sunday market offering art, handmade goods, food, and live music.
📅 March 21, 2027
🕚 10:00–18:00
The switch to Daylight Saving Time 🕑➡️🕒 takes place every year on the last night between Saturday and Sunday in March.
Daylight Saving Time in the Netherlands in 2027:
The time change will occur on the night between Saturday, March 27, and Sunday, March 28. Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
At that moment, clocks move one hour forward, meaning that when the clock reaches 2:00 a.m., it immediately changes to 3:00 a.m.
Daylight Saving Time will end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Planning a Trip to Amsterdam?
If you're visiting Amsterdam in March and want to experience the Netherlands beyond the typical tourist itinerary, I offer:
✔️ Private guided tours in Amsterdam
✔️ Museum tours led by a licensed guide
✔️ Custom travel itinerary planning
✔️ Private countryside day trips
These experiences are especially popular during tulip season.
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