Welcome to the news page for Museum van de Geest | Dolhuys in Haarlem. Here you can find the latest announcements, updates, and upcoming events from the museum dedicated to exploring mental health and the human mind. Check back regularly to stay informed about changes and special programs that encourage reflection.
Museum van de Geest is collaborating with Psychologie Magazine to host an engaging lecture with Arthur Menko on November 27th. The event will delve into understanding and addressing old emotional wounds, their recognition in oneself and others, and their societal impact. The museum will open its doors early for attendees, with a post-lecture reception included.
Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting a special lecture by Saskia Schepers on brain-friendly education. This event focuses on creating a mentally healthy learning environment where all students, including those with neurodivergent conditions, can thrive. Teachers, parents, and education professionals will gain practical insights for the new school year.
Museum van de Geest invites visitors to a summer full of discovery across its Haarlem and Amsterdam locations. Guests can enjoy interactive scavenger hunts designed for children, exploring historical secrets in Haarlem and hidden animals in Amsterdam. Additionally, the Haarlem location offers a 50% discount on the second admission ticket for a limited period.
Museum van de Geest hosts an interactive lecture with former Psychologie Magazine editor, Sterre van Leer. Discover how to navigate life's significant transitions with greater resilience and confidence, exploring the concept of liminality.
Join writer and speaker Johanna Nolet at Museum van de Geest for a special lecture on 'fawning,' a common yet often overlooked survival mechanism. In collaboration with Psychologie Magazine, this interactive evening will explore how to regain agency and understand pleasing behaviors, featuring insights from Nolet's book. Discover practical approaches to self-regulation and 'voice liberation' to find your own path.
The Museum van de Geest has announced the appointment of several new professionals to its board, effective April 1, 2025. These individuals bring extensive experience from the business, political, and social sectors, aiming to strengthen the museum's foundation and strategic direction. This update also includes a transition to a new governance model.
Museum van de Geest in Haarlem has extended its accessibility, now welcoming visitors on Tuesdays starting June 3rd. To celebrate this new opening day, guests can enjoy a 20% discount on cafe purchases every Tuesday in June when presenting an entry ticket. This expansion allows more opportunities to explore the museum's unique focus on mental health and the human mind.
The Museum van de Geest presents a lecture by Barbara Tammes, creative director of Studio FIK, focusing on her new book, "Magic Click." This event introduces a unique technique for making creative thinking accessible, turning an everyday four-color pen into a tool for mental agility and self-reflection.
Museum van de Geest is collaborating with Psychologie Magazine to host an engaging lecture with Arthur Menko on November 27th. The event will delve into understanding and addressing old emotional wounds, their recognition in oneself and others, and their societal impact. The museum will open its doors early for attendees, with a post-lecture reception included.
Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting a special lecture by Saskia Schepers on brain-friendly education. This event focuses on creating a mentally healthy learning environment where all students, including those with neurodivergent conditions, can thrive. Teachers, parents, and education professionals will gain practical insights for the new school year.
Join writer and speaker Johanna Nolet at Museum van de Geest for a special lecture on 'fawning,' a common yet often overlooked survival mechanism. In collaboration with Psychologie Magazine, this interactive evening will explore how to regain agency and understand pleasing behaviors, featuring insights from Nolet's book. Discover practical approaches to self-regulation and 'voice liberation' to find your own path.
The Museum van de Geest presents a lecture by Barbara Tammes, creative director of Studio FIK, focusing on her new book, "Magic Click." This event introduces a unique technique for making creative thinking accessible, turning an everyday four-color pen into a tool for mental agility and self-reflection.
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem presents 'Who Cares?', an exhibition exploring the history of mental health and intellectual disability care during World War II. Through unique historical images and art, the exhibition uncovers stories of forgotten victims and hidden heroes, offering a profound look at resilience and compassion in dark times. Visitors can also experience the 'Route naar Vrijheid' and an audiotour led by Splinter Chabot.
The Museum van de Geest in Amsterdam introduces its new 'Animal Therapy' exhibition, exploring the profound relationship between humans and animals through art. Featuring unique works by renowned artists Louis Wain and Marlene Dumas, alongside pieces from the museum's Outsider Art collection, the exhibition delves into how animals inspire and support human well-being. Visitors can explore a diverse collection highlighting comfort, inspiration, and friendship found in this special bond.
Queen Máxima recently took part in the 'Create your own user manual' workshop by the Museum van de Geest during the National Education Fair (NOT) in Utrecht. This popular educational program aims to foster discussions about mental health and self-awareness among young people, a cause Máxima supports as honorary chair of MIND Us. Her enthusiastic participation alongside students highlighted the workshop's importance in promoting mental well-being.
The Museum van de Geest is hosting 'Animal Therapy', a successful exhibition from London that explores the deep connection between humans and animals as muses. It features an exclusive collection of artworks, including pieces by Louis Wain, Marlene Dumas, Anton Heijboer, and various outsider artists, highlighting animals' role in human well-being and artistic inspiration.
Museum van de Geest invites visitors to a summer full of discovery across its Haarlem and Amsterdam locations. Guests can enjoy interactive scavenger hunts designed for children, exploring historical secrets in Haarlem and hidden animals in Amsterdam. Additionally, the Haarlem location offers a 50% discount on the second admission ticket for a limited period.
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem presents 'Who Cares?', an exhibition exploring the history of mental health and intellectual disability care during World War II. Through unique historical images and art, the exhibition uncovers stories of forgotten victims and hidden heroes, offering a profound look at resilience and compassion in dark times. Visitors can also experience the 'Route naar Vrijheid' and an audiotour led by Splinter Chabot.
The Museum van de Geest in Amsterdam introduces its new 'Animal Therapy' exhibition, exploring the profound relationship between humans and animals through art. Featuring unique works by renowned artists Louis Wain and Marlene Dumas, alongside pieces from the museum's Outsider Art collection, the exhibition delves into how animals inspire and support human well-being. Visitors can explore a diverse collection highlighting comfort, inspiration, and friendship found in this special bond.
The Museum van de Geest is hosting 'Animal Therapy', a successful exhibition from London that explores the deep connection between humans and animals as muses. It features an exclusive collection of artworks, including pieces by Louis Wain, Marlene Dumas, Anton Heijboer, and various outsider artists, highlighting animals' role in human well-being and artistic inspiration.
The Museum van de Geest marks its 20th anniversary by opening "Tijdreizen", an exhibition showcasing never-before-seen historical images of its monumental building, Het Haarlemse Dolhuys. Visitors can explore 700 years of care history, engage in free guided tours, and participate in a public photo contest to add to the museum's collection.
The Museum van de Geest presents the third six-meter section of Laurence Aëgerter's monumental 38.5-meter tapestry, 'Epic of the Mind'. This intricate work blends art and healthcare history, featuring abstract landscapes, references to the museum's collection, and symbols like an open door and Rorschach tests. Visitors can explore this segment until March 27, 2024, before the next section is revealed.
The Museum van de Geest in Amsterdam presents 'Who Cares?', a new exhibition shedding light on the forgotten victims and hidden heroes within psychiatric and intellectual disability care during World War II. It combines unique historical imagery, artworks, and personal testimonies to explore the ethical challenges and resilience of caregivers and patients during these dark years.
Museum van de Geest presents 'Vulnerability and Strength,' an exhibition featuring portraits, interviews, and brain scans. This project aims to challenge stigmas surrounding mental vulnerability and promote a more inclusive society, highlighting that every person experiences both fragility and resilience.
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