FamilieFest: Digibeasts
Bring out the Digibeast in you at FamilieFest! During the autumn holidays, FamilyFest: Digibeasts is a day of workshops all about the digital world around us. Bring the whole family and dress up as a robot, make a cool avatar and create your own crazy world of digital animals. Suitable for the digitally challenged, too.
22 October 2025 08:00 - 14:00
Robot Room: Robot Arena
OMG! A huge Robot Arena right in the middle of the museum! Digital robot creatures zoom freely around with your Pixel Suits, exploring the world of the Monster Maps. What adventures will your robot have?
Robot Room: Pixel Packs
Design your own robot skin using pixels. Combine the square pieces into amazing shapes and patterns, and then let your creation shine in the Robot Arena!
Robot Room: Monster Maps
The robots in the Robot Arena may look like they’re just driving around, but here you can design their own world! In this world, anything is possible. Sea monsters? Flaming bridges? Beastly boats? You decide!
Blokbusters
Computers speak a completely different language than people. Not with words, but maybe with blocks. Follow the computer’s instructions and see what happens in this wondrous game show.
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In the museum’s basement is a secret place full of digital discoveries! Try the Meme Mix Machine to design your own avatar, or hop onto the magical saddle of Blxsh, where a VR headset lets you catch a glimpse of your own future.
And more…
There’s plenty to do for the whole family: a baby corner for the little ones, a quiet space to relax, and family treasure hunts through the exhibitions. Discover the children’s exhibition Future Makers! on the third floor. And as the finishing touch, have your face painted with your own design!
Language: Dutch/English | Location: Nieuwe Instituut | € 4,50 of free entrance with a Rotterdampas, Museumkaart and for Members
Yes, we want to join!About FamilieFest
FamilieFest is the most fun family event at the Nieuwe Instituut, and you and your favourite people are invited! Make things you never knew existed, create the coolest worlds and take over the museum.
This day is especially for children from 4 to 12 years old and their families! Discover the world of architecture, design and digital culture during these special school holiday days. Are you ready?
Do you have a Rotterdampas or Museum Pass? You can join the festivities for free! The only thing you need to do is to bring your Rotterdampas or Museum Pass.