Forum Groningen

During Museum Night, the Forum will be buzzing with art, music, stories and ink. Be amazed by the history and meaning of tattoos in the international exhibition TATTOO and watch live tattoo sessions by artists from Groningen. Design your own temporary tattoo, steal the show with Guitar Hero, and discover the art of storytelling in the comic, animation, and game museum Storyworld. With performances by Geestdrift and the fun Tattoo Pub Quiz, the Forum is the place to be for an unforgettable Museum Night full of inspiration and creativity.
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Museum Storyworld
Telling stories is a gift. Discover the secrets of great storytellers at comic, animation and game museum Storyworld! Based on Dutch and international successes in the field of comics, animation and games, we dive into the world of storytelling.

Exhibition: Tattoo
It's impossible to imagine the streets without tattoos. More and more people have their skin decorated with ink, but where does this fascination come from? What do these ink drawings tell about us? The international exhibition Tattoo showcases the development of tattoos into a global art form. Through unique objects, stunning ink creations, rare photographs, and powerful films, Tattoo reveals the history and cultural significance of tattoos, an art form that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds.

Exhibition: Tattoo Stories
At the entrance to the TATTOO exhibition, you will see portraits of Groningen entrepreneurs, tattoo artists and locals with their tattoos and the stories behind the ink. Would you like to share your tattoo story too? Capture your tattoo and leave your story in the photo booth on the exhibition square. Who knows, you might see your story in TATTOO – where we show as many stories as possible on a screen – and you could win a signature skull by Henk Schiffmacher!

Live tattooing
Needles, ink, and the buzzing sound of tattoo machines. During Museum Night, several Groningen-based tattoo artists will showcase their skills live. Watch how artists like Emil Klein, Bastian and Charlotte (Het Gouden Anker) and Angela (Mermaids Grave Tattoo) work and see unique pieces of art come to life on the spot. Do you want to get a new tattoo, or maybe your very first one? It’s possible! Book an appointment with an artist or drop by!

VERS tattooshop
Welcome to the VERS* tattooshop! In this tattooshop you can tattoo your own temporary tattoo. Design an artwork or choose one from of our unique Museumnacht-designs. Don't know where to start? Our artist will help you out! Afterwards, we'll print them for you so you can apply them right away!
*VERS is the group of youth program makers at Forum. They organize events and create online content for youg adults.

Guitar Hero
Tattoos and rock go hand in hand. During Museum night you can feel like a rockstar, even without tattoos. Take your moment on stage, pick your favorite track, play that solo or perform with you friends and show everyone that you're a true star.

Geestdrift
Geestdrift, a four-headed band, makes Dutch alternative music with a touch of punk. Perfect for this edgy Museum night.

TATTOO pubquiz
In a cozy setting, we’ll test your knowledge on everything related to tattoos: from traditional techniques and iconic artists to pop culture and surprising facts. Whether you’re covered in ink yourself or just curious about the stories behind the needle, this pub quiz is guaranteed to inspire and entertain!