Exhibitions

Find out which exhibitions you can visit in the Museum of Literature / Children’s Book Museum. 

All ages
From July 6th

Philip Hopman's choice - In the picture

A few years ago, Hopman donated very many of his drawings to the museum. For this exhibition he selected the works he considers to be the most beautiful, funny or important....
18+
Until September 22, 2024

A feast for the eyes

In September, the museum will bid farewell to its director Aad Meinderts, who will then be retiring. The farewell exhibition does not only shine light on the museum's collection, but is also an hommag...
14 to 20 years - Dutch only

Back Street

The new exhibition Back Street is a literary adventure for Young Adults. Young people discover, encounter and create stories in order to experience the power of literature....
7 to 10 years

Annie M.G. Schmidt’s Bold and Brassy Kids

A funny exhibition about the rebellious world of Annie M.G. Schmidt, the queen of Dutch children’s literature....
18+

The Gallery

The museum's gallery displays varying, thematic exhibitions and one permanent exhibition based on stories from our literary past which are collected in the museum's archive. Read more here!...
0 to 6 years

I am Frog

Enter the world of Frog and his friends and have the most amazing adventures!...
7 to 13 years

Papiria

Help defeat Ink Gobbler! Arm yourself with your imagination and a Slurper and set out on your adventure....
0 to 6 years

The Storytime Tent

Come to The Storytime Tent and experience a magical story! ...
0 to 6 years

ABC with the Animals and Me

Clamber and play as you meet the creatures from your favourite children’s books....
7 to 13 years

Children’s Book Embassy

Visit the Children’s Book Embassy and become ambassador for your favourite book....
18+

Lucebert Mural

Visitors of the museum café in the Museum of Literature can marvel at the enormous mural ‘Afternoon of a Faun’ by poet and artist Lucebert....