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Hands-on archaeological workshop where you discover what happens to excavated finds and work with real artifacts yourself.

Hands-on archaeological workshop where you discover what happens to excavated finds and work with real artifacts yourself.

Christien Brinkgreve discusses her memoir 'A Loaded House', exploring how a woman clears her home after her husband's death while reflecting on memories and grief.

Guided tour of Museum Helmantel featuring the front house, studio, and exhibition with expert commentary, including refreshments and lunch.

A reading club for young adults dedicated to Dutch literature. Free to join.

Read Tolstoy's Anna Karenina together with others across three meetings. A classic of world literature shared in good company.

A guided tour through Kasteel Cannenburch, where a guide opens the castle and leads visitors through its interior.

Guided walk through Trompenburg Gardens where a guide reveals the garden's autumn splendour. Each walk is unique as nature constantly transforms.

Beginner-friendly Android course covering smartphone and tablet basics, from web browsing to email.

One-on-one philosophical conversations with Brecht or Ernst about topics on your mind. A chance to work through difficult questions and expand your thinking.

A family tour at the Zaans Museum where you explore questions about mills, art, and innovation alongside your children.

Ascend the Domtoren, the Netherlands' highest church tower, and explore more than 700 years of history with a knowledgeable guide.

A guided walking tour through Groningen starting from the Grote Markt. Discover the city's history and highlights.

A weekly Thursday afternoon tour of the European Ceramic Work Centre's studio, showcasing ceramic techniques and five decades of clay experimentation.

A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.

A writing workshop at ZB Middelburg where you can develop and practice your writing skills.

Monthly gathering of the Silent Book Club at LocHal, where readers share their books briefly and then spend an hour reading silently together.

Guided walk through Borger's boulders, exploring ice ages, glacial stones, and the ancient builders of the megaliths.

Story time session for toddlers at Bibliotheek Goirle, offering parents inspiration and book tips for reading with their little ones.

Adult singing workshop featuring ABBA songs. No experience needed, all skill levels welcome.

A workshop on safe banking practices, covering fraud, phishing, and helpdesk scams. Learn to identify and protect yourself against these threats.

Introductory lecture on beekeeping at Bibliotheek Schoonoord. Learn about keeping bee colonies, harvesting honey, and what beekeeping entails.

Free help understanding and completing letters, emails and forms at the library.

Free learning programme where you can improve your writing, reading and maths skills and learn to use computers and the internet.

Free weekly drop-in training in computer skills and language at Bibliotheek Waalwijk.

Weekly Dutch-language class for non-native speakers in Hilvarenbeek, focusing on speaking, reading and writing alongside community building.

Free drop-in sessions to improve your computer skills, Dutch, maths, and safe internet use at Wijkcentrum De Oever.

Free advice and assistance with questions about rent, insurance, energy, telephone services, and taxes at the neighbourhood shop.

A French conversation group for speakers of all levels to practice and improve their language skills through group discussion.

An informal English conversation group where participants discuss various topics with a facilitator and fellow speakers.

A guided walk through the historical sites of Zutphen's Jewish community, exploring where residents lived and worked during its flourishing period.

Free drop-in session offering personal career advice on CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn from WerkVinden Alphen.

Monthly book club for readers aged 20-35 at Bibliotheek Uden, where you discuss books and stories with fellow book enthusiasts.

A story time and picture-book session for toddlers and their grandparents or parents at the library, held every second Thursday of the month.

Learn to sew a kimono jacket over three afternoons at VNTG Atelier in Leiden with instructor Maaike. Ideal for sewers with basic skills.

Free five-session course for beginners on smartphone use, covering messaging, photography, and video calling.

A casual Dutch conversation group at the library where you practice the language, make new friends, and discover other cultures over coffee or tea.

The Venray Information Point (VIP) offers free advice on social contacts, support, relationships, laws, wellbeing and volunteering at Bibliotheek Venray.

Free language and digital skills support for adults at 's-Gravenzande library.

An informal Dutch conversation group where you can practice and improve your speaking skills in a relaxed, social setting.

Learn about the digital workshops and computer courses offered by Geldrop-Mierlo Library, with time for questions.

KlooiLAB Volendam is an open space to explore digital innovation and experiment with new technologies, welcoming visitors of all ages.

A parent support group for families of children with autism or suspected autism, welcoming grandparents too.

A presentation by IVN Geldrop about red deer living in the Groene Woud and their ecological environment.

Youth Information Point at Echt-Susteren Library where young people can get practical advice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16:00 to 17:00.

Information point for questions about digital government services, open Thursday 27 August at Library De Plataan.

Interactive story time for toddlers held every Tuesday and Thursday at OPEN Delft.

Learn to speak Dutch in an informal setting at Goirle Library's community language programme.

Guided tour of the vineyard with wine tasting at Wijngaard Hesselink in Winterswijk-Henxel.

Learn how to use Google services like Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Maps on your smartphone or PC in this practical course.

A reading club at Bibliotheek Krimpen where non-native speakers practice Dutch together and develop their language proficiency.

A story time session for toddlers and young children with their parents at 't Hovenhuus in Deventer.

Watch the news in simple language and discuss it with others while practising Dutch in a relaxed group setting.

Free financial advice in Nunspeet on benefits, forms, and debt problems.

Free drop-in session to practise Dutch speaking, reading and writing with computer programmes and volunteer conversation partners in Weert.

A relaxed group reading session where participants share stories and poems, discuss them together, and discover new perspectives through conversation.

Share your reading experiences with fellow book lovers at Café Max. Every last Thursday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30.

Monthly creative meetup for writers, illustrators and photographers at Bibliotheek Rijswijk, a chance to collaborate and create with like-minded makers.

A podcast presentation exploring personal stories from youth care, using the forest as a metaphor for society and the question of what people need to belong.

UP! Conversations brings young people together to discuss topics that matter to them, from loss to family, in a relaxed peer setting.

An experienced beekeeper introduces the fundamentals of beekeeping, from bee care to honey harvesting and the practical requirements involved.

Free Dutch conversation practice with LEVgroep volunteers, every Monday at the library.

A programme for older adults with early-stage dementia, featuring activities centred on art, music, literature, philosophy and science.

Monthly peer support group for family members and caregivers of people with dementia, professionally facilitated by Alzheimer NL.

Monthly drop-in session about volunteering organized by MeerVoormekaar at Bibliotheek Druten.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Cartographer Carlijn Kingma and investigative journalist Thomas Bollen examine how political and economic decisions have created the housing crisis.

A monthly guided tour of the Dordrechts Museum designed for toddlers, held on the first Friday and third Wednesday of each month.

A guided walk through 17th-century The Hague, departing from the Haags Historisch Museum and inspired by Jan van Goyen's celebrated cityscape painting.

A seasonal tasting at Muiderslot castle where the cook takes you through medieval and 17th-century food culture with changing themes and hands-on sampling.

A guided walk through Stellendam exploring the 1953 Watersnood disaster, one of the Netherlands' worst-hit villages. Learn how the flood devastated the area and how the community rebuilt.

Comprehensive guided tour of the historic Huis Verwolde with access to normally restricted rooms.

A guided walk exploring the architectural heritage of Amsterdam's Spaarndammer neighbourhood, starting from Museum Het Schip.

A guided walking tour through the architectural masterpieces of Plan Zuid, designed in the Amsterdam School style.

A guided walk through Plan Zuid highlighting the architects of the Amsterdam School and their architectural legacy in this historic neighbourhood.

Guided tour of the former home, medical practice, and studios of painter-doctor Hendrik Wiegersma at Museum De Wieger.

A guided walk through the historic fort village of Ooltgensplaat, where defence of Holland takes centre stage rather than fishing or farming.

Monthly yoga clinic at Rijksmuseum Muiderslot combining yoga, mindfulness and castle history.

A guided walk through Doorwerth about the battles around Kasteel Doorwerth in September 1944 and the post-war reconstruction.

Free guided tour for Museum Card holders at Kasteel Duivenvoorde on Wednesday afternoons.

A guided tour through the stunning park garden of Huis Verwolde, one of the Netherlands' finest castle gardens.

Adults learn the cloisonné technique of Marie Kuyken in this hands-on workshop at Museum Het Schip.

Create your own ex-libris bookplate stamp in this hands-on workshop for adults at Museum Het Schip. Learn the techniques to design and make a personalized mark for your books.

Guided tour of the historic Scheepvaarthuis with a luxury arrangement on Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam.

Artist Kenne Grégoire personally guides visitors through his exhibition at the Jopie Huisman Museum in Workum.

Monthly programme at Museum Jan Cunen where art-based reflection leads to personal insights. Sessions held on the first Sunday and third Thursday of each month.

An outdoor guided tour around Kasteel Cannenburch exploring how water power shaped the castle's wealth and influence.

Guided tour of the historic garden and park at Huis Verwolde, exploring how this green heritage is maintained and managed.

A one-hour guided tour of Kasteel Ammersoyen exploring its medieval highlights and archaeological treasures.

Learn the ancient art of batik and create your own decorated bag in Museum Het Schip's craft workshop. A hands-on session for adults.

An extended guided tour of Kasteel Ammersoyen exploring medieval daily life. Discover how residents lived in this well-preserved castle 700 years ago.

Guided tours of the historic country estate De Hartekamp in Heemstede, organized in connection with the exhibition Living Mesh - A World Beyond Linnaeus.

LGBTour Amsterdam offers three guided tours exploring the city from a queer perspective, in partnership with the Grachtenmuseum and an exhibition celebrating 30 years of the Canal Parade.

Guided tour of the Kasteel Rosendael park with a knowledgeable guide.

Guided tours through the Verwey Museum exploring Haarlem's rich historical heritage.

A guided tour through Dordrecht's rich history, from medieval times to today, exploring the city's key highlights and pivotal moments.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Royal Delft factory, exploring normally restricted areas and witnessing traditional craftsmanship firsthand.

A guided tour for visually impaired visitors exploring sculptures by Rui Chafes and Alberto Giacometti through touch and other senses.

Learn to draw from the sculptures of Giacometti and Chafes in this hands-on masterclass using charcoal and pencil.

Guided tour of Rozendaal Castle and Church, focusing on their history and architectural features.

A guided tour through the grounds of Kasteel Rosendael, discovering the park's distinctive features and landscape.

Guided tour of the historic Old Town Hall of The Hague on the Groenmarkt.

An exploration of Jacob Cats' classic 1625 work 'Houwelick' and whether this centuries-old poem about marriage still speaks to contemporary life.

Guided tour of the Breguet Atlantic, a military aircraft in the collection of the National Military Museum.

Innovators and designers collaborate on future projects at the EHV Innovation Café, a meeting place for creative partnership.

Share your personal memories of Roosendaal at the Verhalencafé and contribute to the community's story archive.

An exclusive tour of Kasteel Rosendael featuring untold stories and access to normally restricted areas of the castle.

A guided family tour exploring landscapes across the Centraal Museum and the nijntje museum in Utrecht.

A Dick Bruna picture book read in Dutch and another language by two native speakers at the nijntje museum.

An exclusive guided tour of Kasteel & Park Rosendael with access to normally restricted rooms and special stories about the castle and church.

Learn to craft your own leather flowers in this hands-on workshop. With professional guidance, you'll work with colourful materials to create lasting blooms.

A workshop where you experience what it feels like to sit in a wheelchair and read.

Guided tour through the former royal palace Kneuterdijk in The Hague, once home to King William II and Queen Anna Paulowna.

Guided evening walk through Den Haag uncovering tales of murder, crime and betrayal from the city's history.

Conservator Wyke Sybesma guides you through Huis Van Gijn, revealing how sustainability shaped the daily lives of the wealthy over a century ago.

Huis Van Gijn transforms its interior four times yearly with the seasons. This guided tour showcases the seasonal decoration and presentation of the historic house.

Explore the ruins of Batenburg Castle on select Sundays throughout 2026, either independently or with a knowledgeable guide.

A lecture exploring nationalism and identity, questioning the taken-for-granted nature of borders and citizenship.

A guided walking tour through The Hague's historical sites linked to slavery, including the former Ministry of the Colonies.

Create your own zine in this hands-on workshop at the Centraal Museum, guided by Collabsletten.

A lecture exploring the state of global biodiversity, examining threatened ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation.

Kasteel de Haar offers specially designed guided tours for people with visual impairment, bringing the castle's history to life through touch, scent, sound and imagination.

Laurence Aëgerter explores the gap between accumulated knowledge and true wisdom in a lecture at Alkmaar's Grote Kerk.

Guided tour through the historic gardens of Kasteel de Haar, featuring stories and botanical treasures.

Enjoy an exclusive seasonal breakfast and guided tour of the historic Huis Van Gijn in Dordrecht.

Watch glass artist Nienke Sikkema at work in the National Glass Museum and discuss her artistic practice and sources of inspiration.

A multi-sensory guided tour exploring fashion history, specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.

Guided nature walk to spot butterflies at Huis ter Heide near Tilburg. Discover the remarkable butterfly species in their natural habitat.

A presentation on tropical plants at Muiderslot, exploring vegetation from warm climates.

Guided tour through the Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid exploring the history of Dutch media and television.

Explore the historic Royal Waiting Room at Baarn Station, a former royal chamber with fascinating heritage.

A reading session at the BosBieb mobile library on Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd, welcoming both children and adults.

A special guided tour at Museum Huis Doorn exploring the history of the last empress and the former imperial residence.

Guided tour through the historic gardens of Kasteel de Haar with stories about the estate and its rich heritage.

Museum Huis Doorn offers specially designed guided tours for blind and visually impaired visitors, focusing on tactile and auditory experiences.

A guided tour of the depot at Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid, where you explore the museum's behind-the-scenes collection.

Guided tour of Naarden's 17th-century Town Hall, a historic landmark in the fortified city.

Daily guided walking tour through Delft with a Gilde Delft guide, exploring the city's history and landmarks.

A guided tour through the Discovery Museum exploring the Einstein Telescope, one of the world's largest scientific projects.

Join archaeologist Piet Kleij on a boat tour through the Wormer- and Jisperveld to explore the region's rich history and heritage.

A lecture in Weert exploring history and personal narratives.

Guided tour of Parkwijk, a post-war residential neighbourhood in Haarlem-East with a remarkable architectural heritage.

Free language consultation hours offering personalized help with reading and writing in Elst, Heteren or Zetten.

A free guided walk through Fraeylemaborg park with architectural historian Valentijn Carbo and forest ranger Marieke Schatteleijn.

Drawing and painting classes for children aged 7-14 at LNA in Almere, Tuesday to Saturday. Kids learn to work with various materials and develop their artistic skills and creativity.

A lecture exploring Coevorden's role in the Dutch slave trade and colonialism, uncovering historical traces long overlooked in Drenthe.

Creative Dutch language course for children aged 7-14 at LNA, using stories, games and art to develop speaking skills and confidence.

Weekly English lessons for children aged 7 to 14 at LNA, building speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through stories and games.

A fashion illustration course for ages 11-16 at LNA where young artists develop their drawing skills and create their own fashion portfolio.

Heritage guide Peter leads you through Veenhuizen, one of the Colonies of Benevolence, sharing his personal knowledge of the village's history and its prisons.

Digital drawing workshop for children aged 9-14 using Procreate on iPad, led by Luna Nguyen Atelier.

An evening walk through the Heemtuin to discover nocturnal wildlife and the garden's biodiversity after dark.

A one-hour guided walk through Spakenburg's centre with a guide showing you the village's key attractions.

An audio walk through Appingedam with stories from podcaster Tom Tieman and city guides Kees and Jaap, who lead you past historic locations.

Guided tour of the flower garden at De Tulperij, featuring seasonal blooms and the picturesque landscape of Voorhout.

Flexible sewing lessons on a punch card at VNTG Atelier in Leiden. For those with basic skills, available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.