Bonnefanten Free Friday:
Kids edition

Date: Friday, October 13
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Entrance: free
Age: 6+

Did the snake used to have legs? What are those flies doing in a still life? What hungry animal ate that statue? On this evening, scientists talk about different works of art. You will learn all about cultured meat, hungry woodworms and broken paintings. You can also follow a workshop at various places in the museum and have a great dance at the silent disco. And while you're there: in the transformer you will be transformed into an amazing version of yourself.

During Bonnefanten Free Fridays, all current exhibitions are free to view.

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Bonnefanten Free Friday: Friday, October 13

What are the Bonnefanten Free Fridays?

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A free evening at the museum. With and for you.

Museums are the treasures of society in which past and present come together. They are the memory of the city, region and country and offer new windows to the world or enlarge the existing perspectives. Especially in this time, where everything revolves around experiencing and experiencing yourself, museums are perhaps more important than ever. They are places for reflection, wonder and astonishment, all emotions that give museums an intrinsic value. This must of course be accessible to everyone. With #BFF we hope to give more people that accessibility.

During Bonnefanten Free Fridays (#BFF), we open the doors for a free evening in the museum. Each edition, we invite a surprising association, club, foundation or sub-culture to organise a unique programme together. As a starting point for the programme, we take the collections of ancient and contemporary art or the temporary exhibitions currently on show in the museum. The programming consists of various activities, which challenge the visitor to change from spectator to participant or even co-creator.


Made possible by Provincie Limburg, VriendenLoterij and Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap.

Previous editions:

BFF: Friday, September 15, 2023 - Silver Stars
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Maastricht silver from the 17th-19th century has something very special: 'schwung' (vibrance). Many designs have been given a dashing twist by the silversmiths. The showpieces seem to dance!

This evening the designs from the exhibition 'Silver with Schwung' shine extra, in a glorious programme. For example, there are mini lectures by Pieternel Coenen (curator Sint Servaas Basilica Maastricht), Ingeborg Kroon (metal restorer) and Janjaap Luijt (research Maastricht silver). You will also find Art Talks led by Paul van den Biesen (Head of Collectors & Museums TEFAF), with guest speakers Daan Brouwer (contemporary artist and silversmith); Cathelijne Blok (art historian and founder of The TittyMag); Hugo Roosjen (Senior Transaction Manager at CBRE Investment Management and young silver collector).Together they answer the pressing question: what makes silver sexy?

Participate in an etiquette workshop or make your own metal key ring. Have your silver objects* appraised for free by certified appraisers and go on a speed tour of the silver and gold art treasures in the museum. The vibe is completed with the music of the Avanti symphony orchestra, spread over various places in the museum.

Vibrance (Schwung) assured!


BFF: Friday, June 23, 2023


Friday 23rd of June it's time again for Bonnefanten Free Friday.
Expect a free evening at the museum full of fun activities.

The focus is on meeting and connecting with different cultures.
The programme is set up with various interactive workshops, performances and other activities.
Get to know the Arabic language, learn different dance styles (such as the Palestinian Dabke or Salsa) and enjoy performances by Reinel Bakole and Veronique Efomi.

As a spoken word artist, Efomi tells true stories in the form of poetry with unexpected twists and double layers.
Bakole is known as a rising star in the Neo Soul scene, in which she puts on a unique performance as a singer, dancer and composer.

For those with an appetite, there will be a food market on the forecourt organised by members of Stichting Grenzeloos, and others.
Learn more about their stories while enjoying various snacks from different countries.

BFF: Friday, March 10, 2023 - TEFAF Welcome Party 

Every Bonnefanten Free Fridays (#BFF) we surprise visitors with a free evening in the museum.

This time, we are working closely with the 'Oud-Limburgse Schuttersfederatie' on the occasion of the Standard Bearer on Tour. Like the museum, the museum shop and Ipanema will also be open.

On the occasion of TEFAF Maastricht, it will be an extra festive evening with plenty of focus on art, Limburg archers and standard-bearers, and music. Such as an interview with artist Berlinde De Bruyckere, art talks with experts, workshops, a swinging performance by Jazzsounds and party lovers can dance in the tower!