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7 exhibitions opening in October

In October, with the Museum Pass, you can discover, amongst other things, all about cosplay, the fairy-tale-like Dora Hitz and the political game that determines what we have for dinner.

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Cosplay

Learn all about cosplay as a testing ground for identity, both online and offline, where far more is possible than in the real world. Through design interventions centred on craftsmanship, cosplayers experiment with themes such as gender, ethnicity and identity.

Until 21 March 2027, multiple options

Design Museum Den Bosch, Den Bosch
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Digital by Nature

What does nature mean in a world that is becoming increasingly digital? And how do we view the world around us now that climate change is revealing just how vulnerable nature actually is? In Digital by Nature, digital art pioneer Miguel Chevalier takes you on a journey into a world where technology and nature meet and (surprisingly) reinforce one another.

Until 4 April 2027

Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle
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Willem de Kooning at work

A hundred years ago, Willem de Kooning left the Netherlands to start a new life in New York. This autumn, he returns with a major retrospective exhibition of his drawings, alongside a number of celebrated paintings and sculptures. To mark this special occasion, two of his most iconic paintings will also be displayed in the Gallery of Honour.

Until 17 January 2027

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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Broodnodig – van land, naar keuken en tafel

Visit this mouth-watering exhibition, which highlights the emotional, social and political significance of our food. Through works by historical artists and contemporary creators, you’ll discover how food is woven into our lives and how personal memories intertwine with a shared history.

Until 14 March 2027

Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Schiedam
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Girl in a Poppy Field

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Dora Hitz - Een stem voor vrouwen in de kunst

Discovered by a German princess in Munich, award-winning portraits in Paris and Florence, a prominent member of well-known art societies of the time, and her own painting school in Berlin. Yet Dora Hitz (1853–1924) remains largely unknown in the Netherlands. The Drents Museum De Buitenplaats is set to change that.

Until 14 March 2027

Drents Museum De Buitenplaats, Eelde
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Head over Heels

Heels are much more than just a fashion trend. They tell stories of power, beauty, status, emancipation and identity. Join us on a fascinating journey of discovery through more than five centuries of heels, from royal court fashion to contemporary designers.

From 15 October 2026 until 29 March 2027

Het Schoenenkwartier, Waalwijk
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I DIDN’T CROSS THE BORDER, THE BORDER CROSSED ME

If we were to live in a world without borders, what would it look like? At Museum W, emerging and established artists show how mental and physical borders fuel alienation, xenophobia and fear of the other, but also how art opens up space for new perspectives.

From 17 October 2026 until 14 March 2027

Museum W, Weert
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What else is on in October
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The earliest photographs of Japan
Artistic haunted house in Schiedam
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