Whether you are a new arrival to TU Delft or have been too busy studying to get out, a great way to discover what the town has to offer is Museum Night. This annual event turns the historic centre into one big museum celebrating culture and the visual arts.
For a few hours on one evening, thresholds are lowered and barriers disappear when the artistic and cultural side of the town is showcased in a dynamic, interactive way. Apart from the accessible urban exhibition spaces presenting the visual arts, the event also caters to visitors who want to shop, dine out and party. Visitors wearing their entry pass LED lights bring a singular atmosphere to the streets and squares. They can simply walk around, take a canal hopper boat or shuttle buses to move more quickly between the venues.
The programme is still being finalised, but organisers Nina Voets and René Jacobs are confident that the sixth edition will be a success again. Building on the previous years’ proven format, they expect around thirty organisations to participate. The compact town centre will open up, allowing easy exploration within one overarching concept – View to Eternity. In 2014 the event attracted around 3,700 visitors and finished with 1,000 party goers at the monumental Armamentarium building.
“There is broad participation by museums, galleries, artists, TU Sports and Culture, theatres, the local art house cinema, cafés and restaurants, so it is a fabulous way to get acquainted with the Delft cultural scene in one go”, said Jacobs. Voets added, “It’s an inspiring night out. The party is always unique, at a special location with Dutch and international DJs and a diverse mix of people of all ages. A one-off, not to be missed.”
Also unique are the Tussenruimtes, the Interspaces, where young and upcoming artists are given the chance to display their installations and performances at a special location. And in an effort to attract internationals, themed guided tours in English will be available.
With so much on offer in a limited time, the challenge is to choose a route to make the most of it. Rushing around trying to see it all may cause you to miss the special atmosphere with Delft as the backdrop. If you are pushed for time the organisers recommend not missing the special one-off events. And, of course, the after party as the grand finale to the evening is a must. Look out for the finalised programme which should be available in September.
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