THE ARTS SOCIETY THE HAGUE

Is pleased to invite you to join us for our
Special Event on Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11.00.
We will meet up at 10.45 at the museum.

'Floris Verster - At Home in Nature'

At the Lakenhal Museum, Leiden

Floris Verster is considered the great innovator of the flower still life. Whereas his predecessors mainly had an eye for exotic flowers and plants, Verster was the first Dutch artist to opt radically for the everyday nature around him.  Verster found his inspiration mainly in his own garden on Groenoord estate in Leiden.  In addition to masterpieces from Museum De Lakenhal's own extensive collection, the exhibition also includes works from the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Kröller Müller Museum, Naturalis and others. 

In the exhibition 'Floris Verster - At Home in Nature', the love of everyday nature is the starting point.  For the first time, Museum De Lakenhal is combining work by the well-known Leiden painter Floris Verster (1861-1927) with contemporary art.  Annelies Dijkman, Esther Hoogendijk, and Seet van Hout are inspired by Verster and enter into dialogue with his work.  From life-size paintings to sculptures and a pop-up garden; the love of local nature is reflected in each work.  Are you joining us?

We have 15 places available.

You are requested to sign up for this Special Event beforehand by clicking on the sentence at the 'How to book' section.

Guided Tour Cost [excluding museum admission cost]

• For members is EUR 14.00.
• For non-members is EUR 16.00.

Admission to Museum

• Entry is free for those who bring a valid Museumkaart, ICOM, Rembrandt, or Vriendenloterij card on the day.
• For youth up to 18 years of age, entry is free.
• The normal museum admission fee is EUR 16.00.