After closing time, the Museumpark is anything but quiet. Every corner is teeming with scurrying, rustling, and squeaking creatures. Rats the size of your uncle and high flying pigeons seem to have taken over the city. While bizarre animal sounds echo through the museum halls, the team of wildlife experts is on standby for the entire night. With high tech gadgets and a healthy amount of courage, they expose the city's secret nightlife. If you listen carefully, you will discover that even vermin seems to have feelings. Is the museum collection coming back to life? No. This is the urban survival instinct in high gear. Come and see how the urban wildlife is managing — and help us keep things under control. Be sure to bring your uncle.
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Natural History Museum Rotterdam
Music
The Darwinists present The Blind Music Maker
Together with the audience, the Darwinists create a soundtrack inspired by the process of evolution, shaped by emerging patterns.
Workshop
Squeaky truths – The story of the rat
Where there’s people, there’s rats. This has been the case for centuries, and especially so in Rotterdam.
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Multispecies Karaoke
Multispecies Karaoke is an interactive karaoke installation that can transform you into another species. Non-human communication is a skill in itself.
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Workshop
Walk-in workshop Beyond Surrealism
The Education Studio opens its doors for a free walk-in workshop inspired by Beyond Surrealism. Join others in creating a cadavre exquis: everyone adds their own piece of collage or drawing.
Exhibitions
-1 Digital Lab
As you descend the industrial-looking metal stairs into the basement of the Nieuwe Instituut, you’ll find our hub for digital culture: -1 Digital Lab, surrounded by humming servers at the heart of the building. It’s a living laboratory, where digital creators experiment with new techniques, as well as a space for showcasing new work.
Performance
Cult North x Moze Naél
Cult North offers young, self-taught artists from Rotterdam a place for development and inspiration. Spoken word artist Moze Naél guided five talented young people to create a spoken word performance to share during Museumnacht010.
Performance
Feel the vibe with Kunsthal LIVE
During Museumnacht010, we immerse you in the true Kunsthal LIVE vibe. With music by Pretty Girls Like Trap Music and Hip Hop In Je Smoel, plus unexpected performances and activities, you’ll discover multiple highlights in one night.