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Join the Members of the Nieuwe Instituut and enjoy free entry to exhibitions and special members-only events. Discover fresh ways of looking at the world, make new creative connections and explore different viewpoints in design, architecture and digital culture.

As a Member of the Nieuwe Instituut you enjoy:

• Free entrance to Nieuwe Instituut and Sonneveld House.
• Invitations to exhibition openings and exclusive events.
• Members-only trips (at extra cost) – for instance to the Architecture Biënnale in Venice.
• Regular Studio Visits to leading practitioners in architecture, design and digital culture. Plus, behind-the-scenes talks, workshops and inspiration sessions.
• Discounts on paid events such as guest programmes.
• A 5-10% discount at NAi Booksellers store in the foyer.
• A 25% discount on coffee and tea at Het Nieuwe Café.
• And of course, by becoming a Member, you support our work in making design, architecture and digital culture accessible to all. Thank you!

• 25 March: Opening Workwear with front row seats at the Fashion Show
• 14 April: Member X NI Speeddates
• 30 April: Design Fair (free drinks at the café)
• 18 - 19 May: Member trip to the Architecture Biennale in Venice
• 1 June: Opening London Design Biennale (tickets)
• 8 September: Member X NI Speeddates
• 14 October: opening Reboot
• 21 October: Dutch Design Week

Studio Visits to among others NLE!, Claudy Jongstra and Superuse.

Membership of the Nieuwe Instituut costs €45 per year. If you’re under 30, you’re eligible to become a Young Member for just €25 per year. Or enjoy the benefits with all your colleagues as a Company Member.