A raw-industrial event venue on the waterfront. with maritime heritage as the backdrop and optional arrival by salon boat (Rederij Belle).
Waterfront art, heritage and manufacturing
De Oosthal is basically one large, open space surrounded by historical museum exhibits. This presents the opportunity to arrange the hall freely to your concept, from tight product launches to an exhibition with walking route.
De Oosthal feels like a location with a story: industrial heritage, maritime history and the atmosphere of the Kromhout shipyard.
This automatically gives an art exhibition or cultural presentation layers-as if the work is not just “hanging,” but in dialogue with the place.
The museum decor at the edges makes the setting tangible, without ever having to become decorative or commercial.
De Oosthal is fundamentally one large, open hall surrounded by historic museum pieces. This allows the space to be curated the way you want it: with sightlines, resting points and a natural walking route along works, installations or thematic zones. An opening, talk or short introduction fits in effortlessly, without interrupting the flow of the exhibition.
In practice, for example, this could play out like this:
De Oosthal is situated on the Nieuwe Vaart in Amsterdam East, right on the water’s edge, and also borders the Westhal shipyard. Historically, this area has been a major centre for shipbuilding and the maritime industry in Amsterdam.
Thanks to our central location by the water, we can also arrange boat transfers for your event guests.
De Oosthal is located in and next to Museum ‘t Kromhout and breathes Amsterdam manufacturing industry. As a result, a product presentation or exhibition here automatically acquires a cultural layer: you present among cast-iron trusses and historic, working Kromhout engines. The heritage can be subtly included in your reception, routing or short context sentence – without it having to become a “program.
Cultural organizations (such as museums, music organizations and foundations) can take advantage of a modified rate.
The boat transfer is a powerful way to make your event extra distinctive, without making your program in De Oosthal more complex. You can use it as a soft opening (networking on board) or as part of the reveal (with a short intro on the way).
It could work as follows:
Boat transfer is optional: you can also use De Oosthal without a boat, or just for a select group (VIP/press/speaker team).
Yes. Because it is one large, open space, booths and demo setups can usually fit in well. As long as we know in advance what you want to display (dimensions, weight, power/AV, safety space, set-up and take-down). Based on that, we recommend a routing and layout that feels logical to visitors.
Yes. Please share your requirements (microphones, screen/projection, lighting, DJ/line array, live stream) in advance so we can match the technical set-up to sightlines and acoustics.
Yes, and it also fits the positioning of De Oosthal. Think of a short heritage intro, a mini tour ‘in the edges’ of the museum, or collaboration with a cultural party. Describe your idea (or goal), and we will think with you in a form that does not come at the expense of your program.
Yes. Boat transfer is optional and can also be used selectively (e.g., only for VIPs/press/speakers).
Yes. Set-up and take-down is well organized, provided we know in advance what is coming in and when (bus/small transport, pallets, large objects, height/weight, lifting equipment). Then we plan a practical time slot and route so that it fits within museum environment, safety and the program.
Yes. Temporary branding and decorating is usually possible, as long as it is safe and the heritage and museum exhibits remain protected. Please share your plan (materials, mounting, projection points, possible smoke/haze), and we will advise what can be done and what alternatives work best.
Want to spar about the possibilities, receive a custom quote or experience the atmosphere first with a viewing? Fill out the form or contact us directly. We are happy to think along with you about the program, logistics and boat transfer.
Would you like to discuss all event options or request a quote for an event at De Oosthal? Call us at 0294-261433 (during office hours) or send a message via our contact form. We will then contact you as soon as possible to discuss the possibilities.
Tip: Are you a cultural organization (museum, music organization, foundation, etc.)? Indicate this, cultural bodies can take advantage of a modified rate.
