Turning pottery into a high-end experience; ClayZieFest

In the Flemish town of Geel, a 4-day festival centered on 'pottery' is being organized this month (August 20-23), with a day pass price of €170. Leading artists take the stage and are billed as top performers. ClayZieFest brings art creations and creative workshops to...

Paddle steamer De Majesteit becomes part of Rotterdam shipping company Constant in Beweging

Constant in Beweging is expanding its fleet with the iconic paddle steamer De Majesteit. With this acquisition, this distinctive vessel remains in Rotterdam and its successful operation as a floating event venue will be continued. In doing so, this beloved maritime heritage is preserved for...

Cultural distribution policy offers opportunities for the recreation sector.

Culture and recreation are often approached as separate sectors in policy, but in practice they overlap increasingly. A recent report on the geographical distribution of culture in the Netherlands shows that the availability of cultural facilities, investments...

New visitor center at heritage site as a gateway to the region

A heritage site with a new visitor center as a gateway to an entire region: that was the essence of the press event on Friday, May 8. In the sun on the grounds of Slangenburg Castle, I listened enthusiastically to the plans for a...

World Heritage Congress in Veenhuizen focuses on accessibility

On Friday, May 8, the World Heritage Congress 2026 will take place at the Prison Museum in Veenhuizen, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Colonies of Benevolence. Under the theme 'World Heritage for everyone: understandable, experienceable and accessible', professionals from across the country will come together to...

The Outsider opens a new location in Chaudfontaine

April 22, 2026
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This month, the Belgian label Outsider opens its sixth location, and for this they have found a special spot: the Fort of Chaudfontaine. This is a location where time seems to stand still. A new chapter begins here, as The Outsider heads...

Groninger Museum receives €1,2 million in additional support and starts transformation plan

The Municipality and the Province of Groningen are making €1,2 million available for a rescue plan for the Groninger Museum. It is one of the city and province's most important attractions (166.000 visitors in 2024). According to an analysis by...

Archeon launches recruitment campaign for Roman Shipyard

The completion of the restoration period of the Roman ship 'Zwammerdam 3' marks the beginning of a new phase: the development of the Archeon Roman Shipyard, where two restored ships will find their permanent place in a modern and internationally appealing public facility....

Ypres: a city as a museum – and an unexpected masterclass in experience

The Belgian city of Ypres appears to be a centuries-old medieval city. City gates, cobblestones, and historic facades create a convincing historical backdrop, even though virtually the entire city centre was rebuilt after the First World War.

The Veenpark in Barger-Compascuum is making a fresh start

The Veenpark in Barger Compascuum, Drenthe, is getting a new owner. Curator Jan Maarten Pol and De Klokslag Aktiviteiten Beheer BV from Assen have reached an agreement regarding the acquisition of the park. This brings a new perspective on...

Record amount of 115 million euros from the Friends Lottery for culture in the Netherlands

Thanks to its participants, the Friends Lottery can once again make a significant contribution to culture in the Netherlands in 2025. The lottery is donating a total of €115.137.792 million to 74 cultural organizations, including museums, heritage institutions, and distribution funds. That's nine million euros more...

ABN AMRO expects cautious growth in the leisure sector in 2026

ABN AMRO expects cautious growth in most subsectors of the leisure sector, but uncertainty will persist this year and unrest in the sector will remain. Hotels and holiday parks are facing an increase in VAT on overnight stays...

Turning pottery into a high-end experience; ClayZieFest

Paddle steamer De Majesteit becomes part of Rotterdam shipping company Constant in Beweging

Cultural distribution policy offers opportunities for the recreation sector.

New visitor center at heritage site as a gateway to the region

World Heritage Congress in Veenhuizen focuses on accessibility

The Outsider opens a new location in Chaudfontaine

Groninger Museum receives €1,2 million in additional support and starts transformation plan

Archeon launches recruitment campaign for Roman Shipyard

Ypres: a city as a museum – and an unexpected masterclass in experience

The Veenpark in Barger-Compascuum is making a fresh start

Record amount of 115 million euros from the Friends Lottery for culture in the Netherlands

ABN AMRO expects cautious growth in the leisure sector in 2026

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