Dive into a world of bamboo this summer! Visit the bamboo makerspace in the heart of Wereldmuseum Amsterdam. Build, decorate, weave, wave, bend, chill in the bamboo tower, and boost your bamboo knowledge with facts and myths.
Did you know, for example, that bamboo has been in use in China for 7,000 years and is also growing in the Netherlands as a building material? Bamboo is booming because it’s green, sustainable, and versatile.
This summer, the monumental Lichthal will transform into a bustling makerspace for eight weeks. Join daily activities and workshops, or join masterclasses with artists on Wednesday afternoons.
Location: Lichthal
Daily from July 4 to August 30, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For everyone ages 6 and up
Free with your museum ticket
Would you like to visit with an after-school care group? Visits are available from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please register in advance.
This summer, decorate your own bamboo fan at Wereldmuseum! The Wereldmuseum collection features hundreds of examples. What would you like to express? How does the bamboo fan match your outfit, style, or mood? Which decorations will you choose?
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
€2 to purchase the fan at the shop
Feel free to join us if there’s a spot available
Sustainable, flexible, and full of possibilities. Join us and use various construction techniques to build your dream bamboo house to scale—from a tiny house to a castle!
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Free with your museum ticket
Feel free to join us if there’s a spot available
If you’re looking for inspiration, take a seat in front of the big screen in the middle of the Lichthal. Learn about various bamboo myths and facts and admire the most beautiful bamboo creations in this lighthearted and educational film.
Creating round shapes with bamboo? It’s definitely possible! During this surprising masterclass, you’ll discover just how versatile bamboo really is. Together with bamboo builders and architects BambooBuilds and Studio Akeka, you’ll build a giant bamboo ball that can actually roll.
Wednesday 8 July
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ages 16 and up
€5 (excluding museum admission); tickets will be available for purchase on this page soon
Maximum of 20 participants
From Asia to South America, bamboo lamps have illuminated evenings across the world. In this masterclass, you will work together with artist Karin Iturralde to design and make your own bamboo lamp. Expect a creative, hands-on workshop filled with experimentation and making — perfect for curious makers and families.
Wednesday 22 and 29 July
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ages 12 and up
€10 (excluding museum admission); tickets will be available for purchase on this page soon
Maximum of 20 participants
Please note: Conducted in English, with a Dutch translator
Did you know that the head of a traditional lion mask is often made of bamboo? That makes it light, flexible, and perfect for moving gracefully while dancing. In this masterclass, artist Hoi Shan Mak will show you how to make your own powerful animal mask. Will you choose a lion, or will you create your own fantasy animal?
Wednesday 15 and 22 August
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ages 8 and up
€5 (excluding museum admission); tickets will be available for purchase on this page soon
Maximum of 20 participants
