A raw-industrial location on the water, in and next to Museum ‘t Kromhout. For sessions where focus, space and flow are important – from creative workshops to rehearsals – with optional arrival by salon boat.
Space for concentration, creation and movement
In De Oosthal, one works in an environment with history: industrial heritage, maritime context and museum pieces on the edges of the space. This gives workshops and rehearsals a distinct “frame”: serious enough for concentration, inspiring enough to spark creativity and play.
De Oosthal is fundamentally one large, open space. This allows the setup to be completely tailored to your form of work: circle, floor work, stations, rehearsal surface or combinations.
What you can control (and what we think about)
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. During workshops and rehearsals, that heritage is primarily a silent “frame”: the place provides focus and meaning, without guiding your working form. A short context sentence in the welcome or a route along the museum pieces is often enough to make that cultural layer visible.
Cultural organizations (such as museums, music organizations and foundations) can take advantage of a modified rate.
Boat transfers can be used as a quiet start or finish: arriving together, landing and setting the tone, or just relaxed sailing out afterwards. This can be done for the whole group or selectively.
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. De Oosthal is basically one large, open hall with museum exhibits along the edges. That gives a lot of freedom to arrange your work form.
De Oosthal is approximately 250 sq. ft. net (approximately 470 sq. ft. gross). The floor plan shows sanitary facilities (MIVA + ladies/gentlemen), pantry/facilities and clear entrance/exit and emergency exits, among others.
There is a front room (about 192 sq. ft. gross) that can be used by agreement as a reception, warm-up, crew room or storage.
Yes, by arrangement. Share your requirements (audio, microphones, projection) and your set-up, and we’ll coordinate for sightlines, acoustics and safety.
Yes. If it is clear in advance what will be brought in (props, scenery, cases), we plan a practical route and time slot, appropriate within safety and museum environment.
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.
