STILL A Favourite OF MINE: DISCOVER NEW INSPIRATION IN A BEAUTIFUL MUSEUM
There’s nothing like spending an hour exploring a museum. From fashion and culture to photography and modern art, the Dutch museums offer endless variety. That’s why I’ve created the ultimate museum agenda featuring 16 new exhibitions to visit in March 2025, ranging from Rotterdam to Leiden, and Groningen to Maastricht. Did you know Your Little Black Book has a whole dossier of fun things to do across the Netherlands? Check it out—you might find something to pair with your museum visit. Have fun!
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MUSEUM AGENDA NETHERLANDS: 4 X NEW EXHIBITIONS TO VISIT IN March 2024
Ana Oosting and Emo Verkerk – Museum Beelden aan Zee
At Museum Beelden aan Zee, Ana Oosting brings the dynamics of the North Sea indoors with her installation Breaking Waves. Ten sea creatures move freely through the space, inspired by the rhythms and wave patterns of the ocean. As you walk through the exhibition, the group transforms into a vibrant seascape, accompanied by natural sounds that stimulate your senses.
On view from March 14 to June 9, 2025, Museum Beelden aan Zee – beeldenaanzee.nl
NN Art Award – Kunsthal Rotterdam
At Kunsthal Rotterdam, discover the new generation of artists during the NN Art Award 2025. This prestigious award highlights promising talent and provides them with a platform. Visit Kunsthal Rotterdam to see the works of the nominees, ranging from paintings and installations to digital art. A great exhibition to get acquainted with the artists of the future.
On view from March 15 to May 11, 2025, Kunsthal Rotterdam – kunsthal.nl
Boundless – Giselle Kuster
In March, Museum van Bommel van Dam pays tribute to the forgotten artist and gallery owner Giselle Kuster. This exhibition showcases her versatile work and life story, which has remained largely undiscovered until now. Alongside paintings from the museum collection, you’ll also find lost works, rediscovered through a public appeal.
On view from March 22 to August 17, 2025, Museum van Bommel van Dam – vanbommelvandam.nl
© Museum van Bommel van Dam
Anaïs López – The Turtle and the Monk
At Japanmuseum SieboldHuis, Anaïs López takes you on a visual and spiritual journey through Japan. Her quest for the mysterious golden turtle Kami, the goddess of the Kamo River, unfolds into a fairytale-like story about grief, control, and our connection with nature. This multimedia project combines photography, storytelling, and imagination into a fascinating experience—an exhibition that is not only seen but felt.
On view from March 28 to December 7, 2025, Japanmuseum SieboldHuis – sieboldhuis.org
12 X other EXHIBITIONS TO VISIT IN March 2025
Queer Horizons
The new exhibition Queer Horizons at the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, led by artist Leon Stoffelen, allows ten young people from Schiedam and Rotterdam to explore queer identity and reflect on their city’s LGBTQIA+ history. The life of Jillis Bruggeman, the last person in the Netherlands sentenced to death for same-sex relationships, is also highlighted. Their stories are brought together in a 12-meter-long collage and video installation.
Available until March 9, 2025, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam – stedelijkmuseumschiedam.nl
Bronze Age – Fire of Change
With the grand overview exhibition Bronze Age: Fire of Change, the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden highlights the rich heritage of the Bronze Age (2000-800 BC) in the Netherlands and Western Europe. Over 400 archaeological finds, including masterpieces of metalworking such as the famous Golden Hat of Schifferstadt and the Mold Gold Cape, are on display. Everyday objects, like amber beads and the oldest dress in the Netherlands, provide insights into the changing world and its people. This is the first major exhibition in the Netherlands dedicated to the Bronze Age.
Available until March 16, 2025, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden – rmo.nl
© Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
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ADAM ROUHANA – BEFORE FREEDOM
The young artist Adam Rouhana takes you on a journey exploring identity and shared history. Using a mix of photography, objects, and installations, he examines his Palestinian heritage and the role of cultural legacy. Rouhana’s work is both personal and socially relevant, offering a fresh perspective on themes such as memory and migration.
Until March 23, 2025, Kunsthal Rotterdam – kunsthal.nl
Jeroen Krabbé 80 – 8 Decades in Images
At the Cobra Museum, artist Jeroen Krabbé celebrates his 80th birthday with a special exhibition. Through paintings, sketches, and personal works, he takes you on a journey through eighty years of art and inspiration. From early experiments to colorful landscapes, each piece tells a part of his life story. A unique opportunity to discover Krabbé’s versatility as an artist.
Until March 23, 2025, Cobra Museum Amstelveen – cobra-museum.nl
© COBRA
Grand Dessert
Do you love ending meals with a dessert? The exhibition Grand Dessert: De Geschiedenis van het Toetje at the Kunstmuseum explores the history of these sweet treats. From medieval delicacies to modern creations, this exhibition is a feast for the eyes and taste buds.
Available until April 6, 2025, Kunstmuseum Den Haag – kunstmuseum.nl
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Power to the Flower
This month, the newly renovated Drents Museum De Buitenplaats reopens with the festive exhibition Power to the Flower. Admire beautiful floral representations in art nouveau style, featuring works by Dutch artists such as Chris Lebeau and Julie de Graag. The flower symbolizes the museum’s new direction and the promise of a new era. Be surprised by artworks from around 1900 in this special reopening show.
Available until April 6, 2025, Museum de Buitenplaats – museumdebuitenplaats.nl
© Power to the Flower
When I Grow Up, I Will Become a Coat Rack
When I Grow Up, I Will Become a Coat Rack offers a playful take on inclusion. At Nest The Hague, Jenni-Juulia Wallinheimo-Heimonen challenges your perception with a world where blind people drive cars and the elderly wish for care robots to protect them. Through futuristic imagery, she questions how technology and decision-making exclude people with disabilities. What if innovation were driven not by profit, but by quality of life and joy?
Available until April 13, 2025, 1646 – 1646.nl
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How Van Gogh Came to Groningen
Curious about how Van Gogh’s art crossed borders? The exhibition Hoe Van Gogh naar Groningen kwam at the Groninger Museum delves into how his work was shown outside France for the first time in 1896. With masterpieces and unique documents, learn about the journey of his art to the Netherlands and its impact on the art world.
On display until May 5, 2025, Groninger Museum – groningermuseum.nl
Fotomuseum The Hague
At the Fotomuseum Den Haag, they are hosting not one, but two new exhibitions this month that you don’t want to miss. The first is a special exhibition highlighting the art of Japanese female photographers. From the 1950s to the present, discover their innovative perspectives on photography and society. Expect powerful images, intimate portraits, and unique stories that shed new light on Japanese culture and identity.
Until May 5, 2025, Fotomuseum Den Haag – fotomuseumdenhaag.nl
The second exhibition opening this month is Marleen Sleeuwits – Enter the Cube. At the Fotomuseum Den Haag, Sleeuwits transforms the everyday into abstract artworks. With her installations and photography, she plays with perspective, light, and space, making familiar environments feel suddenly alien. A visual journey that challenges and enriches your view of reality.
Until May 5, 2025, Fotomuseum Den Haag – fotomuseumdenhaag.nl
SALOMON MESDACH – MASTERFUL PORTRAITS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE
At the Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee, you can explore the work of Salomon Mesdach, one of the most refined portrait painters of the Golden Age. His detailed portraits bring historical figures to life in an astonishing way. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into 17th-century Zeeland. I personally love art from the Golden Age; seeing how portraits of the wealthy were made and learning the stories behind them makes a visit extra special. Highly recommended for lovers of classical art from the Golden Age.
Until June 15, 2025, Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee – stadhuismuseum.nl
© tadhuismuseum Zierikzee
Between the Sea and the Sky
At Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof, Jimmy Nelson presents a visual tribute to centuries-old Dutch traditions with 65 photographic works and two videos. He portrays twenty communities in their traditional attire, blending the timeless elegance of Dutch naturalism with contemporary portrait photography. These powerful images not only showcase the beauty of these cultures but also tell the stories and pride passed down through generations.
Available until September 21, 2025, Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof – fotomuseumaanhetvrijthof.nl
© Between the Sea and the Sky
Say Yes
At the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, the exhibition Say Yes explores the meaning behind wedding fashion. From wedding rings to heirlooms and the most stunning designs from different cultures, this exhibition unveils the emotional and symbolic value hidden within wedding attire. It highlights how wedding fashion is much more than just glamour for one day; it carries memories and connects generations.
Until October 26, 2025, Wereldmuseum Rotterdam – rotterdam.wereldmuseum.nl
© Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
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