Suriname through the lens ofMichelle Piergoelam
Admire the nature photos until May 31, 2026, in LiveScience.
Photo exhibition
Michelle Piergoelam (Rotterdam, Netherlands) is an art photographer who creates visual narratives based on cultural myths, history, and memories. Images that intertwine cultural traditions, stories, and landscapes. She consciously uses local stories to emphasize their cultural significance and thus allow us to experience culture and history.
Activitiesthroughout the year
Surinamese winter market
The holidays are coming! Time for cold noses, warm mittens, lights and carols. Our ground floor is completely decked out in a Surinamese and winter spirit, with cozy stalls where you can find your last-minute Christmas gifts or enjoy a fun activity. See…
Surinamese winter market Saturday
The holidays are coming! Time for cold noses, warm mittens, lights and carols. Our ground floor is completely decked out in a Surinamese and winter spirit, with cozy stalls where you can find your last-minute Christmas gifts or enjoy a fun activity. See…
Surinamese winter market Sunday
The holidays are coming! Time for cold noses, warm mittens, lights and carols. Our ground floor is completely decked out in a Surinamese and winter spirit, with cozy stalls where you can find your last-minute Christmas gifts or enjoy a fun activity. See…
CatalogSuriname, bezielde natuur
The book (in Dutch) will be available from Wednesday, October 8 in the Naturalis museum shop and in various bookstores.
Suriname, bezielde natuur, written by Tolin Alexander and Marijke Besselink, highlights how the Surinamese forest is not only a magnificent ecosystem but also a living heritage steeped in rituals, stories, and wisdom: knowledge passed down through generations. Therefore, nature conservation is not only important from a scientific perspective but also a cultural and spiritual responsibility.
A tangiblesouvenir
Starting this fall, you'll find even more books in our museum shop, including Op de rug van Bigi Kayman (On the back of Bigi Kayman) by Henna Goudzand Nahar. For the littlest ones, there are games and toys. You can also buy beautiful cards by artist Rinaldo Klas, jewelry by Inïrï Arts and Crafts, and textiles by Talking Prints.
The Naturalis museumapp
Discover the forest of Suriname with the app
Download the Naturalis museumapp and follow the Suriname tour through Naturalis.
The rich cuisine of Suriname
Our restaurant serves a special vegetarian Surinamese assortment during The forest of Suriname.
