Start with an exhibition
You cannot take in a wide-ranging museum at a single glance. Choose a current subject that appeals to you and see how objects, images and personal stories are explained within it. Ask not only what something is, but also what setting it comes from.
Room for different perspectives
With collections from very different societies, context matters. Read who speaks in the display and what background is given for an object. That way an object stays connected to people and use, rather than only to its appearance.
A programme for your group
Besides the exhibitions there is a Junior programme for children. Activities have their own times and conditions. The extra Mondays in the school holidays are also tied to a specific calendar, not to just any holiday week.
Before you go
Check the Amsterdam calendar and book any Junior activities separately.
Sources
This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.