Fonda Café & Historische omloop

With the Fonda Café and the historic walkway, you choose to receive guests in one of the most iconic places that the Stedelijk has to offer. Many feet have already walked on the historic staircase from 1895; the place where the artist duo Gilbert & George was born and where, in the 90s, visitors would slide down the huge slide by Alicia Framis.

The space is known for its famous daylight that naturally pours in through the glass roof. This creates a very spacious feeling. In the evenings, the lighting can be adjusted to create the atmosphere you desire. You can welcome your guests with a drink and a snack on the staircase walkway. The walkway offers them several exciting views of the current exhibitions, including those in the Honorary Hall. The adjacent Fonda Café has everything you need for a tasteful dinner, visually enhanced by the stripe paintings of Daniel Buren and the installation by Lawrence Weiner that permanently adorns the wall here.