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Exhibitions in Groningen

In Groningen, art is all around you. There is a suitable exhibition for everyone. Get away from it all and marvel at one of the cool places below.

Bakstain | the colour of Groningen

Groninger Museum | until 23 August 2026 - With Bakstain , the Groninger Museum Museum pays tribute to a material that has been inextricably linked to Groningen for centuries: the brick. The exhibition delves into the history of the Groninger brick and shows how these characteristic red-orange bricks have determined the appearance of the city and province for centuries. You will also discover more about the craftsmanship, knowledge and culture behind the Groningen brick.

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Marilyn | more than a femme fatale

Forum | 30 May to 25 October 2026 - Blonde hair, bright red lips, an iconic birthmark and a pointy bra that wrote fashion history, that's how you instantly recognise Marilyn Monroe. She was a Hollywood icon, actress, singer and sex symbol all at once, but always more than that. How is it that, a hundred years after her birth, her look still fascinates? The exhibition Marilyn unravels that magic and lets you get up close and personal with clothes, letters, photos and film footage of this femme fatale.

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A look at children's lives | playing in the 19th century

Museum 't Hoeske van Opoe Let | until 30 October 2026 - Stap the miniature world of yesteryear, where dolls' houses, pewter crockery and small washing utensils show how girls from the wealthy bourgeoisie grew up in the 19th century. At this museum, you will discover how play used to be actually an exercise for 'real' life, but in children's format. You can view the exhibition Look at children's lives in museum 't Hoeske van Opoe Let. Extra special: the residents here simply live among the collection.

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BEER | beers of wier(d)s

Museum Wierdenland | until 18 October 2026 - Did you know that the expression 'beer after wine gives pain, wine after beer gives pleasure' has nothing to do with headaches? In Museum Wierdenland , you will discover in the exhibition BEER how Groningers have been brewing, drinking and telling stories about their favourite drink for 2,500 years. From archaeological discoveries and a mermaid tap to art and café fun in Wierdengeluk: here you can slide right into history.

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Ede Staal: my Groningen | mien Grunnen

Museum Borg Verhildersum | until 1 November - Ede Staal was without a doubt the best-known singer from Groningen. For older Groningers in particular, Ede Staal is the interpreter of the Groningen song. In Landgoed Verhildersum you stap into his world with music in your ears and the landscape around you. The VR experience brings his songs to life, passing places like Oethoezen, Klooster and Spiek. This way, 'Mien Grunnen' is not only heard, but also experienced.

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Made in Appingedam | industrial hotspot

Museum Stad Appingedam | until 4 October 2026 - No plans yet? Visit the exhibition Made in Appingedam in Museum Stad Appingedam. Discover how the city developed from a trading town to an industrial hotspot in the 19th and early 20th centuries, thanks to its location on the water and the rise of factories. The exhibition shows how entrepreneurs, workers and families experienced these changes. A compact journey through Appingedam's industrial past.

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Ode to the Stadspark | 100th anniversary

Martiniplaza | until 25 October - Stadspark exists 100 years this year. In the exhibition Ode aan het Stadspark in MartiniPlaza Groningen, 25 visual artists give their own take on the park that has been a green oasis in the city for a century. The works show how differently the Stadspark is experienced: from silence and nature to vivid memories. The exhibition celebrates the birthday of Stadspark Groningen, made by and for lovers of the park.

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Rooted | the world of trees

Museum Het MOW | until 25 October - In Rooted you will discover the hidden world of trees, forests and their significance in the Groningen landscape. From centuries-old beeches and oaks to the woods of Westerwolde: the exhibition shows how trees connect history, nature and culture. With contemporary art, photography, ceramics, textiles and woodwork, artists explore the power of trees. Discover how trees communicate, what stories they preserve and how important they are to our environment.

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