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In a Talk of the Town exhibition, we highlight a building, decision or event in Amsterdam that is shaping today’s public conversation.

In 2026, Pure Data Centers will build Amsterdam’s largest data centre in the Westelijk Havengebied. The complex will consist of three towers of 85 metres each, with 26 megawatts of data capacity per tower and a total floor area of 100,000 square metres.

The arrival of the new data centre raises questions and reignites the debate about data centres in the Amsterdam region. Why are so many data centres locating here? How much electricity do they consume, and what does this mean for the overloaded Dutch power grid? What is the influence of artificial intelligence (AI)? And which clients use these data centres?

In this mini-exhibition, you will learn more about the impact of data centres on the built environment in Amsterdam.

Location: Arcam, Prins Hendrikkade 600
Dates: on permanent display
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 13.00–17.00

Admission prices Arcam (all exhibitions included):
Adults: €5.00
Students: €2.50
City Pass holders (green dot): free
Entry 0–18 years: €0.00
Companion of visitor with disability: €0.00
I Amsterdam City Card: €0.00

Accessibility:

Arcam is wheelchair accessible and has a loan wheelchair available. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

Arcam is easily reachable by public transport. From Amsterdam Central Station it is about a 25-minute walk or accessible by bus 22 and 48 (stop: Kadijksplein).

The immediate surroundings of Arcam can be busy and sometimes difficult to navigate. If you are travelling independently and need assistance, we are happy to explore the possibility of a walking escort service from the (bus) station.