‘Internal Encounters’ interactive performance
At the Museumnacht in The Hague, Lore Pilzecker invites you to participate in a gesture with ritualistic elements. In her work as a visual artist, Lore researches her encounters with the presence of absence. This exploration is done through rhythmic drawing techniques. Her methodology involves transmuting collective myths and unconscious desires into beings with human […]
ASCII photo portrait
Let the digitalization experts capture and convert you into ASCII-art within your very own frame: the KB, national library will help you digitally preserve yourself for eternity. The ASCII-photoportrait workshop was previously part of their contribution to World Digital Preservation Day and has by popular demand now made its way to the Museumnacht. Will you […]
Beer Workout
Working out with a beer in your hand—sounds too good to be true, right? During Museum Night, it’s possible! Warm up your muscles and your liver with a relaxed workout guided by Gebrouwen door Vrouwen (Brewed by Women). The session is led by a yoga instructor, but it’s certainly not your traditional yoga class. At […]
Blackout poetry
Michelangelo said: ‘Statues are not made, they must be freed from marble’. And that is exactly how the Blackout poem is created. You just have to free the poetry from the text. Delete the words you don’t need and watch the great poet emerge within you. You are more poetic than you think!
Create your own recycled personality
From clicker to royal chair and an arc of 40 clickers? Refurbish rules! You can see it at Museon-Omniversum. Check out the colorful inspiration of Refunc, the material (re)designers. Look at yourself differently and design your personality from waste. Need inspiration first? Check out the new Mighty Materials Square!
Creative Experience I – Making a bullet journal
In this creative workshop you will work on making a beautiful booklet. You’ll bind together a handmade cover and sheets with the typical dots into a real bullet journal.
Creative experience II – Tamponing tote bag
In this creative workshop you will decorate your own tote bag. You can create letters and shapes using special textile paint and stencils. This is how your personal, unique design is created. Nice for yourself or to make as a special gift for someone!
DIOR’s Flowers
Discover the art of floral embroidery. In collaboration with Crafts Council Nederland, the Kunstmuseum invites you to learn the basics of this refined technique from experienced embroiderers. Explore how flowers, as symbols of the sublime, are featured in DIOR’s designs. Create your own masterpiece and add a touch of elegance to your style!
Discover West
Get to know West and Jota Mombaça! The only contemporary art institute in the Museum Quarters challenges you with works by this Brazilian artist. You’ll be your own guide when you search, study, and research both the artworks and the building, making you a true art connoisseur. Meanwhile, our amazing hosts are ready to welcome […]
Everybody is an artist!
The older the get, the better you know your limits, right? But what if you’re challenged to try something new? You and dozens of other people will make a unique artwork in West. Everyone can contribute, whether they place a dot or draw an entire landscape. I can do this, you can do that, but […]
Explore the night sky with Rijswijk Sterrenwacht
For stargazers, Rijswijk Observatory brings the universe within reach! With telescopes, you can explore the night sky, much like the legendary scientist Christiaan Huygens once did. What mysteries will unfold during the night?
Heroic past and festive future… With fire hoses
After years of rescuing people, carrying thousands of gallons of water and enduring hot fires, fire hoses are far from extinguished. Turning ideas around? Experience it yourself at Museon-Omniversum and, together with Eversom, transform a fire hose into a super durable bauble.