Explore the interactive ArtFactFinders exhibition at KMSKA, developed in collaboration with students and based on a concept from the Rijksmuseum. Visitors of all ages can use scientific equipment like UV lamps and microscopes to inspect classic artworks layer by layer. Discover the hidden stories, cracks, and secrets beneath the surface of the museum's collection.
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ArtFactFinders is an interactive, playful exhibition that invites younger visitors to discover the hidden secrets of artworks through scientific equipment. Using tools like UV lamps and microscopes, participants become art detectives who inspect objects layer by layer to uncover stories behind the surface.
ArtFactFinders transforms the visitor experience by revealing what lies beneath the surface of classic artworks. Designed to make the museum's scientific research accessible and fun, the exhibition allows children and young people to step into the role of researchers, using specialized equipment to detect hidden damages, cracks, and secrets that are invisible to the naked eye. Developed in collaboration with a sounding board of 100 students and based on a concept from the Rijksmuseum, the exhibition highlights the museum's role as a scientific institution. Visitors are encouraged to think critically and creatively to unravel the mysteries of how art was made and how it has aged, making it an engaging and educational journey for visitors of all ages, from preschoolers to adults.
Visitors can reserve time slots for Wednesday afternoons and weekends to ensure entry and avoid wait times. For visits outside of these reserved slots, guests can join a queue at the exhibition entrance, noting that schools have priority during weekdays due to pre-booked time slots. Detailed booking information for both general and school visits is available on the official museum website.
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