Upcoming events
For an overview of prior events, see the events archive.
November 5, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
November 5, 2026
Patchwork System Workshop
In this Patchwork System design project workshop, you’ll work with your old trainers to map out their materials and origins.
November 6, 2026
Queer & the City #2
At a time when queer rights are under pressure worldwide, Queer & the City highlights the indispensable power of queer perspectives.
November 12, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
November 12, 2026
Archive Live! #4: Architecture and Ecology
How can we develop new forms of architecture and urban design that prioritise collaboration between nature and humanity?
November 13, 2026
Members-only: Studio Visit @ SAWA
During this Studio Visit, Members of the Nieuwe Instituut will get an exclusive insight into SAWA in Rotterdam. This 50-metre-tall circular timber residential building was awarded the BNA Best Building of the Year 2026.
November 18, 2026 - November 19, 2026
XIII. (IM)MATERIAL – Architectural Memory in the Post-Digital Age
The 13th conference of the Jaap Bakema Study Centre will address the impact of developments such as AI, design software and hybrid architecture archives on the evolution of architectural memory.
November 18, 2026
The World and the Earth: In Conversation with David Van Reybrouck
Writer, thinker, and historian David Van Reybrouck reflects on democracy and humanity’s relationship with the Earth.
November 19, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
November 19, 2026
Research Night: Architectures of Justice
How are the spaces in which justice is discussed, negotiated and delivered shaped by architecture, ritual and performance?
November 19, 2026
Keynote by Design Practice Space Popular
The London-based design practice Space Popular explores the future of spatial experiences at the intersection of architecture, research, design and art.
November 21, 2026
Expanding Practices
Explore new ways to develop your practice, find inspiration and expand your network, as well as turning your ideas into meaningful projects.
November 26, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
November 26, 2026
An Evening With: Yinka Ilori
British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori and curator Amanda Pinatih discuss how co-creation, community and play can bring people together.
November 27, 2026
NDE Open Day at the Nieuwe Instituut
Who writes history, and who is it written for? Find out during this open day at the Nieuwe Instituut how museums, creators and archival institutions work together to make the past accessible.
November 27, 2026
Queer & the City #3
At a time when queer rights are under pressure worldwide, Queer & the City highlights the indispensable power of queer perspectives.
December 3, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
December 10, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
December 17, 2026
Thursday Night Detour
Join the free Thursday Night Detour with a surprise Detour Guide and explore the museum from inside and out.
December 18, 2026
Queer & the City #4
At a time when queer rights are under pressure worldwide, Queer & the City highlights the indispensable power of queer perspectives.