Are all activities in English?

Yes, everything on this page is given entirely in English. The rest of our programme is in Dutch.

Click on an activity, choose a date and book online. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail, with all practical information before the start.

Can I give an activity as a gift?

Yes. With a Vrije Academie gift card your friend or loved one can choose an activity themselves.

Art and culture in Amsterdam, in English

Guided tours, lectures and courses for Amsterdam's international community

Now in English

For over 35 years the Vrije Academie has brought people together to discover art and culture. Now we open our doors to Amsterdam's international community, with a programme entirely in English.

Feel at home through art

They say the fastest way to feel at home in a new city is to fall in love with it. We think art is a wonderful shortcut.

Join one of our experts in the Rijksmuseum, follow a course on the great periods of art history or attend a lecture on a famous artist. No prior knowledge needed, no hard "g" required.