Cathelijne Denekamp

The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum in the Netherlands dedicated to art and history. The forefront of making this institution truly accessible is Cathelijne, who is committed to ensuring that all visitors and employees experience the museum on equal footing, feeling welcome and recognized.

Cathelijne’s work spans across physical, social, and digital accessibility, focusing on creating an environment where everyone can participate and feel a sense of belonging. Her efforts include making the museum a more accessible employer and ensuring diverse representation within the collection. This holistic approach aims to build a solid foundation for the Rijksmuseum to be a museum for everyone.

Her philosophy is simple yet profound: an accessible museum is a better museum for all. To share the Rijksmuseum’s journey towards accessibility, Cathelijne authored a book, “Accessibility Without Limits – Rijksmuseum”, which chronicles the strides taken and the lessons learned in this ongoing mission.

Keynote Speech

Rijksmuseum, Accessibility Without Limits