On presentation of a museum ticket, you can join the extensive entrance tour through the first museum solo exhibition of Boris de Beijer for free.

On presentation of a museum ticket, you can join the extensive tour of the exhibition on Otto B. de Kat and his contemporaries for free.

Who was Anton Heyboer really? Was he an outsider who did not fit into society, a media genius with eccentric but harmless behaviour, or perhaps a brilliant artist struggling with the demons in his head? In a fascinating lecture, Heyboer expert Ruud Lapré will take you through Heyboer's fascinating life and explore why we can consider Heyboer a 'genius outsider'.

Who would you thank with a clay sculpture? Come to the workshop and, just like Anton, get your hands dirty and sculpt your favorite animal.

How did the lives of Lotti and Anton Heyboer become intertwined? What attracted her to start a new life dedicated to the artist in Den Ilp, surrounded by chickens, art and scrap wood? In a conversation with Marieke Uildriks, director of Museum JAN, Lotti talks about her enervating life.

Amstelveen is een nieuw cultuurfestijn rijker. Van woensdag 9 tot en met zondag 13 oktober bruist en borrelt het in de stad. Negen Amstelveense culturele instellingen gooien hun deuren wagenwijd open en nodigen alle Amstelveners van harte uit om te ontdekken wat ze te bieden hebben. En dat is nogal wat. Voorstellingen, lezingen, workshops, rondleidingen en meer; jong en oud kan komen genieten, luisteren, feesten en meemaken. Dit wil je niet missen. Dus kom het beleven, tijdens Culture Kick Amstelveen.

What are your plans for 29 September? The Old Village is hosting a neighborhood party! To celebrate, we have a special workshop at the JAN JUNIOR studio. Create your own unique glass ornaments using mosaic and porcelain markers.

Where would you like to live? In a tree house, on the moon, or in a big boat? Artist Anton Heyboer made his own home out of an old cowshed. He photographed this self-made house and made collages of it using photos, paint and ink. Like Anton, cut, paste and draw your fantasy house and turn your story into a work of art!

On some Saturdays between 15:00-15:45, Museum JAN organises an introductory tour with our professional guides. Participation is free but does not include museum admission.

Gijs Stigter and Nick van der Woude know each other from the Amsterdam-based collective Klezmagic, with which they have been bringing color to the streets of Amsterdam for years. Today, they are performing in a smaller ensemble, playing a mix of Balkan, folk, and klezmer music, and will evoke both joy and melancholy. Hayde!

On some Saturdays between 15:00-15:45, Museum JAN organises an introductory tour with our professional guides. Participation is free but does not include museum admission.

What comes to mind when you think of summer? Lonneke van der Palen photographs during her holidays in Italy, France or the Netherlands. She marvels at everything: a bottle of sun cream, a garden chair or lemons on a tree. What do you think of when you think of your holidays? Cut, paste and draw your holiday and turn it into a 3D exhibition during this walk-in workshop! Fun for the whole family.

On some Saturdays between 15:00-15:45, Museum JAN organises an introductory tour with our professional guides. Participation is free but does not include museum admission.

Who would you thank with a clay sculpture? Come to the workshop and, just like Anton, get your hands dirty and sculpt your favorite animal.

On some Saturdays between 15:00-15:45, Museum JAN organises an introductory tour with our professional guides. Participation is free but does not include museum admission.

On some Saturdays between 15:00-15:45, Museum JAN organises an introductory tour with our professional guides. Participation is free but does not include museum admission.

Neem deel aan een boeiende avond vol inspiratie en inzicht tijdens de Amstelveen Triënnale Talk! Margitte Verwoerd, Theo Tegelaers, Irene Brok en Mehdi Mashayekhi verkennen de impact en het belang van kunst in de openbare ruimte. Ontdek de mogelijkheden, de obstakels en de kracht van kunst om mensen te verbinden.

Every first Saturday of the month between 15:00-15:45, Museum JAN organises an introductory tour with our professional guides. Participation is free but does not include museum admission.

Turn your gift into a true work of art by wrapping it with fabric using the traditional Japanese knotting and wrapping technique called Furoshiki. Presenting gifts is an important part of Japanese culture which is done with attention and care. And reusable textiles are also sustainable! The workshop is given by Japanese ladies from the 'Japan Women's Club'. You will work with authentic Japanese fabrics, one of which you will be allowed to keep. Please bring your own two books and two wine bottles!

Be inspired by internationally renowned artist Tjalf Sparnaay, master of hyperrealism. His paintings of food look just like the real thing, making your mouth water. Can you, like this artist, paint a bag full of sweets, a delicious cupcake or a juicy hamburger with all the trimmings? In this workshop, you will learn to look very closely at food so that you can paint it as realistic as possible in the JAN JUNIOR studio.

Bevrijdingsdag zondag 5 mei 2024 organiseert de Stichting Amstelveen Oranje de traditionele vrijheidslezing in Museum JAN. Deze zal worden gehouden door Natascha van Weezel. De toegang is vrij.

The liberation skirt became the symbol of the 1945 Liberation celebrations: a patchwork skirt full of stories, memories and life lessons. Join this old tradition and show what freedom means to you!

How does artist Tjalf Sparnaay repeatedly manage to mesmerize viewers with his hyper-realistic oil paintings of everyday objects? Discover the master's secret in an exclusive lecture where Sparnaay shares his story. How did he teach himself hyperrealist painting? What attracted him to painting everyday objects and foods? And who were his examples? Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the artist's personal insights. Book your spot soon.

By folding, you can create a cheerful work of art from paper according to the traditional Japanese art of Origami folding. Come to the JAN JUNIOR workshop and learn how to fold animals and all kinds of other shapes!

By folding, you can create a cheerful work of art from paper according to the traditional Japanese art of Origami folding. Come to the JAN JUNIOR workshop and learn how to fold animals and all kinds of other shapes!