Amsterdam Bijlmer Black History & OSCAM Museum Walking Tour

Starting at Bijlmer ArenA Station

Meet your guide outside Amsterdam's award-winning Bijlmer Arena station. Hear the fascinating story of how bold 1960s urban planning and utopian high-rise experiments evolved into a thriving multicultural hub.

Het Zandkasteel & OSCAM Museum

Step inside the ground floor of Het Zandkasteel to admire its unique anthroposophic interior and intricate architectural model. Then enjoy a private tour of OSCAM's cutting-edge fashion and subculture exhibitions led by an official host, followed by a guided visit to CBK Zuidoost celebrating local Afro-Caribbean identity through multicultural visual art.

Anton de Komplein & Nelson Mandela Memorial

Visit the lively Anton de Komplein to see the bronze statue of Surinamese resistance hero Anton de Kom, explore the vibrant lobby of Bijlmer Parktheater, and see the giant Nelson Mandela memorial in the park.

Bijlmerramp Memorial Garden & Charity's House

Feel the local community's deep sense of solidarity at the Bijlmerramp memorial garden, built around a tree that survived the 1992 plane crash. Visit Charity's House, the spiritual heart of the neighbourhood, to see the unique model of 15 international congregations sharing one roof - and if you're lucky, catch a live gospel performance or choir rehearsal.

Finishing at Smeltkroes

The tour ends at Smeltkroes, a beloved neighbourhood restaurant whose name means 'melting pot'. Relax here and sample authentic Surinamese or West African Nigerian food at your own expense. Before you part, you'll receive a free goodie bag with a helpful landmark booklet and an emergency poncho.