Exhibitions

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

All ages
Until January 18 2026

Marije Tolman - In the picture

Marije Tolman's imaginative, adventurous, and beautiful illustrations will soon be on display in the museum.
7+
New!

The Fairy Tale Journey

Come join us on a journey around the world!
18+
Until March 2026

90x Book Week: Literature on the Red Carpet

Now on view at the museum: an exhibition celebrating the 90th edition of the Book Week!
18+
Until September 21 2025

2024 Brush Awards

Now on view at the museum: the works of the winners of the Silver Brushes and the Golden Brush!
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.