Subject related visits
Rijksmuseum
This fantastic collection of Dutch masters, most notably Rembrandt and Vermeer, lets students trace the developments and continuities of artistic styles and techniques. The collection of Asian art contributes to students' understanding of a wider range of styles that can be both enjoyable and inspirational.
Van Gogh Museum
The largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world can be found here, along with the works of his contemporaries. In addition to seeing the exhibits first-hand, students can also understand the artistic context in which they were produced and the influence they exerted upon others.
Rembrandt House Museum
A chance to see an extensive overview of the works of Rembrandt, within the house in which they were created. There are also exhibits by artists who were influenced by Rembrandt and displays from other movements too.
Further highlights
- Business & Economics
Aalsmeer Flower Market
The largest flower auction in the world in one of the grandest commercial buildings in the world, students can see the importance of this sector for the Dutch economy, as well as exploring how events here affect prices elsewhere.
Amsterdam Stock Exchange
The Stock Exchange is open for visits by educational groups, so that they can see the real business of trading of shares, noting the influences on the market, and stressing the importance of this activity in national and world economies. They can also organise lectures to school groups so that students have a chance to understand this process from a practitioners' perspective.
Rotterdam Port
The largest port in Europe, students can explore the importance of import and export businesses in a range of sectors, organisational issues and the structure of global trading patterns.
Grolsch Brewery
See how this Dutch favourite is produced and how it adapts to and shapes the tastes of its target markets using modern technological processes to make and maintain the quality of its product while staying true to its traditional roots. There will also be a chance to find out how the business has grown internationally.
- Citizenship & Learning Skills
Anne Frank’s House
The story of Anne Frank is a heartbreaking insight into the tragic consequences of the Holocaust on a normal teenage girl. Students can explore the racism and the tragic recent history of Europe and the obligations citizens owe to each other.
The Hague
Hague is the centre of the global human rights justice system: it is the site of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. This makes it ideal for students to trace the development of the maintenance of peaceful relations between states and the enforcement of human rights.
Zeeland
A quarter of this low-lying country is below sea-level. The water is held back by a series of dikes and pumps, powered by the Netherlands' iconic windmills. Students visiting this fragile land will come face-to-face with the realities of global warming right on their doorsteps.