upcoming

Final Exhibition in the Old Building:

Joncquil – Serendipity

23 January – mid-March 2027

In this exhibition, Joncquil de Vries (1973) responds to artworks from the collection of Museum Belvédère through his own work, including paintings, photography, drawings and installations. Joncquil is a versatile visual artist whose work challenges the meanings attributed to existing objects and concepts. The element of time generally plays an important role in his practice.

During the Renovation of Museum Belvédère:

Frysk II – Museum Belvédère at Museum Heerenveen

Summer 2027 (exact dates to be announced)

During the summer months, Museum Belvédère will present an exhibition dedicated to modern Frisian art at Museum Heerenveen. The exhibition will feature major works by artists including Thijs Rinsema, Gerrit Benner, Willem van Althuis, Boele Bregman, Sjoerd de Vries, Jan Snijder, Milly Betten and Marije Bouman.

Under the title The Completion, the iconic building of Museum Belvédère will be expanded. The museum has long faced a persistent shortage of space. When Museum Belvédère was established in 2004, annual visitor numbers were estimated at 15,000. In reality, the museum now welcomes tens of thousands more visitors each year than originally anticipated.

Planning

The project is being led by Eerde Schippers of INBO Architects, who also designed the original building. The extension will be carried out with respect for the existing building and its surroundings. It will preserve the museum’s understated atmosphere by extending the east and west wings by 12 and 36 metres, respectively.

Preparations for the expansion project are now well underway. If the process proceeds smoothly and successfully, construction could begin in the course of 2027.

Opening Exhibition:

Museum Belvédère – For the Present!

From November 2027

A major exhibition marking the reopening of the museum, bringing together highlights from the collection with works by guest artists.