On Friday, February 27 at 7:00 PM, the museum will open its doors especially for the new exhibition “Apocalys, Fear and Hope.” Be among the first to experience this new exhibition.
On Friday, February 27 at 7:00 PM, the museum will open its doors especially for the new exhibition “Apocalypse, Fear and Hope.” Be among the first to visit this new exhibition.
Practical information
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Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
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Time: 7:00–11:00 PM
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Location: Rijksmuseum Huis van het boek
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Admission: Free
About the exhibition
Rijksmuseum Huis van het boek presents the exhibition “Apocalypse, Fear and Hope.” For centuries — especially in times of crisis — writers and artists have imagined the end of the world, but also what might follow after. Through centuries-old books from the museum’s collection alongside works by fifteen contemporary artists, the exhibition explores these powerful visions.
Centruries Old Books and contemporary art
Highlights of the exhibition include the Rijmbijbel by Jacob van Maerlant (1332), the Liber Chronicarum, a 16th-century Bible featuring woodcuts by Erhard Altdorfer, and a 15th-century manuscript of La Cité de Dieu.
These masterpieces enter into dialogue with books and artworks by, among others: Etel Adnan, R. Crumb, Paul van der Eerden, Susanna Inglada, Stan Klamer, Yubin Lee, Daisy Madden-Wells, Toshi Maruki, Frans Masereel, Lana Mesić, Rory Pilgrim, Marisa Rappard, Johannes Mashego Segogela, Carolein Smit, Müge Yilmaz and Susanne Khalil Yusef.
Opening Program
7:00 PM – Doors open
7:30–8:00 PM – Welcome by Yoeri Meessen and introduction to “Apocalypse, Fear and Hope” by curator Stijn Kemper
8:00–8:40 PM – Live music in the Book Hall by the Royal Conservatoire The Hague
8:40–11:00 PM – Visit the exhibition, explore the museum, and enjoy drinks
