Exhibitions

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

18+
Until January 7th 2024

2023 Brush Awards

Now on display: the works of the winners of the Silver Brushes and the Golden Brush!...
14 to 20 years

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....
18+
Until January 7 2024

I’m lucky to be a frog

Max Velthuijs was born 100 years ago, which the museum celebrates with this exhibition. Marvel at his magnificent illustrations....
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 displays five varying, thematic exhibitions and one permanent exhibition in the Gallery. Read more here!...
7+
Until October 29 2023

Annet Schaap – In the Picture

Annet Schaap is a big name in the world of Dutch children’s books. She is the beloved illustrator of the cheerful and distinctive characters in the Hoe overleef ik? (How to Survive) series by Franci...
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....