Exhibitions
Botanical drawings (working title)
Sunday October 11th 2026 t/m Sunday April 4th 2027
During the age of exploration, botanical illustrators traveled on board ships to document unfamiliar plant species on the other side of the world. This was considered a scientific method of recording a species. Rather than depicting a single individual plant or flower, they would illustrate the “average” of a species to arrive at a representative form.
These drawings are beautiful and highly detailed, leaving no room for artistic freedom—the aim is to be as true to nature as possible. Despite the rise of photography, botanical illustration is still used in science today, and there are artists who have fully specialized in it. read more
Blood, sweat and tears. The world of handkerchiefs.
Saturday April 18th 2026 t/m Sunday October 11th 2026
What does a handkerchief have to do with protest, rituals, fashion, and memories? More than you might think. In the exhibition Blood, Sweat and Tears – The World of the Handkerchief, the museum shows how an everyday piece of fabric has evolved over the centuries into a surprisingly versatile and meaningful object. read more
Story of Woerden - the exhibition
Friday July 7th 2023 t/m Saturday January 1st 2028
You are most welcome to visit our brand new and permanent exhibition: the ‘Story of Woerden’. Here you can discover what exactly defines Woerden. We will guide you through the multifaceted history of the city and its surroundings, comprising more than 2000 years of fascinating tales. read more