Museumnacht 2026

During Museumnacht, Melkweg Expo focuses on mental health. In a world full of stimuli, performance pressure, and constant online presence, we invite you to pause for a moment. To look, to feel, to engage in conversation, and to meet others in a way that goes beyond the surface. The Museumnacht programme takes place in the middle of the exhibition ‘No Need To Pretend’, where visual art, youth culture, and mental health come together. The exhibition presents work by recently graduated artists from Dutch art academies. The selection was created in collaboration with youth ambassadors from Stichting MIND Us and guest curator Cathelijne Blok. The youth ambassadors will be present during Museumnacht and would be happy to give you a tour of the exhibition. In addition, you can visit our neighbours at ODE binnenstad for a snack and a drink, with music by YUSU selectors. Discover the full programme below. This programme is made possible in part by Fonds21.