NOW SHOWING
DRAWN TO NATURE
June 20, 2026 – September 13, 2026
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover nature at the Dutch Museum of Lithography. This exhibition centers on the journey from the city to nature: from tranquil forest edges and characteristic trees to beautifully blooming plants and animals in their natural habitat. Artists demonstrate how they have been venturing into nature for centuries to capture it directly and attentively. Lithography proves to be a powerful medium for capturing these fleeting impressions, as seen in the work of renowned artists such as Theo van Hoytema, Simon Moulijn, and M.C. Escher. Additionally, lithographs by underappreciated artists such as Antje Egter van Wissekerke and Ina Rahussen are on display.
Let yourself be inspired by this exhibition, in which nature is depicted at its most beautiful, and discover how it invites you to venture out into nature yourself. Look at the greenery around you with fresh eyes, because even around Valkenswaard, in the dynamic Brainport region, nature is always within reach. In collaboration with De Groote Heide, a cycling route has been developed past monumental trees in the landscape, each with its own story. In this way, the exhibition invites you to set out and experience nature up close.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Explore the world of stone printing at the Dutch Museum of Lithography! Plan your visit and book your tickets online.
From stone
to chip
Alois Senefelder invented stone printing and lithography in 1798. He provided the world with the ultimate technique for producing images quickly, massively and cheaply (and from 1837, also in colour). This centuries-old craft is still alive and kicking: today’s offset printing and even the microchip would not have come about without Senefelder’s invention!
The Dutch Museum of Lithography in Valkenswaard not only shows all kinds of lithographic printing, but also the technique that made it possible. You are more than welcome to come and discover all the historical, artistic and technical aspects of lithography in our museum and workshop.
Support us!
Do you care about the Dutch Museum of Lithography and want to support us? Become a friend of the museum, sponsor or contributor! With your support, we can keep lithography alive.
Collection
The collection of the Dutch Museum of Lithography includes book illustrations, cartography, advertising panels and lithography of famous artists such as Kees van Dongen, Alphonse Mucha, Adolphe Willette and Jan Sluyters, but also playing cards, labels, postcards, prints, caricatures and (satirical) magazines. In addition to the permanent collection, the Dutch Museum of Lithography regularly presents a new exhibition highlighting a special artist or a specific theme.
EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY
ON STONE
Get creative in our workshop! Lithography is a surface printing technique, which is based on the repelling effect of grease and water. During our lithography workshops, you will learn the basics of this age-old craft at entry-level. Create your own design in our workshop, enjoy a delicious lunch and print (with our help) your own drawing on a traditional stone printing press.
LECTURES
Our curator will introduce you to the world of lithography and lithographic art during lectures. These lectures are an absolute must for every art lover!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Explore the world of stone printing at the Dutch Museum of Lithography! Plan your visit and book your tickets online.