On Saturday, May 17, we kick off the summer program with a day full of activities. Many artists and other big names will give a preview of what you can expect this summer. We’ll end the day with an unforgettable party.
Please note that may of the activities listed below will be in Dutch.
Program
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Open Drawing Studio
Step into a live drawing studio and watch artists at work — or join in yourself!
Free admission
Location: Braem Pavilion
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Yoga in the Morning Sun
Relax in one of the most peaceful spots in the museum. Bring your own mat, comfortable clothes, and a water bottle.
Free, but reservation required.
Meeting Point: Museum Heart
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Summer Outdoor Library
Browse a special selection of art books from our collection or read a story or poem together.
Free
12:00 – 9:30 PM — Food Trucks & Live Music
12:00 PM — Performance Le Tag by Joëlle Tuerlinckx
Location: near the Braem Pavilion
1:00 – 2:00 PM — Tour Not Serious!
A tour without heavy art theory or concepts, but full of fun stories and unexpected museum anecdotes.
Free, but reservation required.
Meeting Point: Museum Heart
1:00 – 5:00 PM — Drawing in the Park with TUIG
Grab a pencil and sketch your way through the park! Pick up a sketchbook at the museum and take on drawing challenges with TUIG.
Join in for free
Location: Near the Braem Pavilion
2:00 – 5:00 PM — Close-up Tours
Theme: Fusion
Tours start every half hour.
Free
Meeting Point: Museum Heart
3:00 – 3:30 PM — The Zangles
A quirky merchandising show. The Zangles present new products for the Middelheim Museumshop with a unique performance.
Free
Location: Aubette
3:00 – 4:00 PM — Tour Not Serious!
A tour without heavy art theory or concepts, but full of fun stories and unexpected museum anecdotes.
Free, but reservation required.
Meeting Point: Museum Heart
3:00 – 5:00 PM — Speaking Sculptures
Writers and performers Siska Baeck, Francesca Birlogeanu, Julie Cafmeyer, Erwin Hurenkamp, Lisette Ma Neza, Margot Timmermans, and Peter Verhelst share new, live stories inspired by their favorite artworks.
Free, but reservation required.
Meeting Point: Museum Heart
4:30 – 5:30 PM — Tour Not Serious!
A tour without heavy art theory or concepts, but full of fun stories and unexpected museum anecdotes.
Free, but reservation required.
Meeting Point: Museum Heart
5:00 – 5:30 PM — The Zangles
A quirky merchandising show. The Zangles present new products for the Middelheim Museumshop with a unique performance.
Free
Location: Aubette
All day — Literary Journey through the Park
How do 13 writers interpret the artworks in the museum? Follow the literary tour on your smartphone.
All day — I’m not suppoost to…
Sarah Vandeursen delves into hidden stories from the museum’s caretakers in this podcast, available via your smartphone.
All day — Documentary Drawing Film Middelheim (2025)
Watch how Joëlle Tuerlinckx, Paul Kindersley, and Peter Rogiers engage with drawing.
Location: Braem Pavilion
All day — Outdoor Art Booklet for Families
Children aged 6–12 can explore the art park in a fun and creative way.
Free, available at the Visitors Pavilion
7:00 PM – 1:00 AM — Party!
Music curated in collaboration with Coming Soon.
Free
Location: Museum Heart
