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Upcoming events

For an overview of prior events, see the events archive.

June 18, 2026

We examine how craft, archiving, remembrance and resistance converge in contemporary creation and archival practices.

June 18, 2026

Nieuwe Instituut cordially invites you to the opening celebrations for two new exhibitions focusing on the National Collection for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning.

June 18, 2026

Thursday Night Detour: Focus on Architecture

For true architecture lovers: join a free Thursday Night Detour during the Rotterdam Architecture Month. Discover architecture in and around the Nieuwe Instituut in a surprising and inspiring way.

June 21, 2026

Have you always wondered what you can see and do at our neighbours? The annual Friends’ Day for Members is back on June 21.

June 25, 2026

Portfolio Sessions #3: Rotterdam Architecture Month

Take part in this edition of Portfolio Sessions, which is all about architecture during Rotterdam Architecture Month.

June 25, 2026

Book launch Rem before Koolhaas: Journalism by an Architect

Rem before Koolhaas is the first book to uncover Rem Koolhaas’s early work as a journalist for Haagse Postbetween 1963 and 1967.

June 25, 2026

Thursday Night Detour: Focus on Architecture

For true architecture lovers: join a free Thursday Night Detour during the Rotterdam Architecture Month. Discover architecture in and around the Nieuwe Instituut in a surprising and inspiring way.

July 4, 2026

Through film clips, reflections and performances, Cape Verdean filmmakers and artists explore the idea of creating together as a community.

September 27, 2026

This yearʼs edition focuses on circular, regenerative and sustainable design.

Nieuwsbrief

Ontvang als eerste uitnodigingen voor onze events en blijf op de hoogte van komende tentoonstellingen.