This summer holiday, the beautiful museum garden of Rijksmuseum Meermanno transforms into a cheerful Book Basecamp full of stories, theater, music, and art! From July 18 to August 30, 2026, children and their families are welcome to read, play, discover, and get creative themselves. Completely free of charge.
Creative Reading Campsite in the museum garden
This summer holiday, the beautiful museum garden of Huis van het boek transforms into a cheerful campsite full of stories, theater, music, and art! From July 18 to August 30, 2026, children and their families are welcome to read, play, discover, and get creative themselves. Completely free of charge.
Every week there is something new to experience: reading Wednesdays, imaginative musical theater on Thursdays, and cozy campfire songs on Fridays. In between, you can enjoy reading, crafting, and relaxing in the most beautiful courtyard garden in The Hague. And we will celebrate the very last day of the summer holiday colorfully with a visit from Het Kleurfeest. Will you draw with us?
Practical Information
- The entire summer holiday (July 18 to August 30)
- Free admission
- No registration required
- After-school care (BSO) groups reserve in advance: online@rijksmuseummeermanno.nl
- The garden is open daily (except Mondays) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Activities on Wednesday through Friday
- Workshops from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, performances from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM