Friday Next
Friday Next is a recurring public event about the future, organised at the Next Nature Museum. Each edition centers on an entirely new theme, in which we explore diverse innovations and fresh insights with pioneers, experts, and the public.
Friday Next is organised by Next Nature in collaboration with Brabant C x ASML.
10 April 2026
Facebook Museum
On 10 April 2026, we held a festive opening for the Facebook Museum. In collaboration with SETUP, we explored our love-hate relationship with Facebook: from personal memories and online communities to the influence of Big Tech on our social lives.
The evening was opened by Marissa Memelink and Jelle van der Ster. Brewster Kahle, Siri Beerends and Koert van Mensvoort gave talks on digital heritage, social media and the question of how we can reclaim online platforms for the community.
Finally, there was a panel discussion and the official opening of the museum. Workshops were held and the Next Nature Museum was open to the public. The music was provided by Disk Jochie & Rararadio.
27 February 2026
Future Earth
During Future Earth, we will be opening the new exhibition Once Upon a Time... The Earth. The opening will be hosted by Sanne Wallis de Vries, who will welcome the audience and give a talk of her own. She will then interview Koert van Mensvoort (Next Nature). She will also speak with astrobiologist Inge Loes ten Kate (PRELIFE) about the origins of life.
Various creators will be highlighted: POST NEON, Tweek-Eek, Tim van Hooft of Timaeus, Aniek de Rooij and Shahar Livne. During the evening, there will also be a meet & greet with Phillipa Beale.
The evening will conclude with a musical performance by Chagall, who uses sensors in her clothing to control music and light.
21 November 2025
Donna Haraway
On 21 November, we welcomed a very diverse audience to a sold-out Philipszaal for an evening with Erasmus Prize winner and philosopher Donna Haraway. Haraway is known worldwide for her influential work at the intersection of science, technology and society.
The evening was moderated by philosopher, writer and columnist Stine Jensen, who also conducted a sharp and accessible interview with Haraway. There was also time for questions from the audience.
In addition, the Smartphone Orchestra performed a special piece, in which the audience created a surprising composition using their smartphones. Professor Marli Huijer gave a presentation that explored the substance of Haraway’s work in greater depth and provided additional context.
24 October 2025
Future Bio Design
On 24 October, during Dutch Design Week, Future Bio Design focused on design using living materials. None other than Klarenbeek & Dros presented their internationally renowned work using living and bio-based materials. The prestigious design duo experiments with materials such as mycelium and algae to 3D-print new plastics and objects.
The evening was hosted by pioneer and bio-designer Emma van der Leest of BlueCity and moderated by Jessie van Hattum.
The DJs Miss Milivolt, Embla and Kaikō Cola provided the musical backdrop with bio-music, whilst Co2RO created analogue VJ light art. Partners for this event were RaRaRadio and Dutch Design Week.
9 May 2025
Future Music
On 9 May, as part of Future Music in collaboration with Summa and the Effenaar, we explored the music of tomorrow. LudoWico gave a live concert on the rare Trautonium. His installation Flux Patterns was also on display.
In a debate on the future, Jos Feijen, director of Effenaar, RHIANNIN (Rianne Wilbers) and Pink Oculus (Esperanza Denswil) discussed the opportunities and risks in the music sector. The evening was moderated by Dymphie Braun.
Prins S. and De Geit delivered an energetic live performance. In the Koepel, there were performances by Jort Palmen and Irelle Ramires. In Lab, visitors could also create their own music tracks with Sam Steenbakkers and Rens Michiels.
14 February 2025
Future Love
On Valentine’s Day, we organised an evening exploring the future of love. In the museum’s dome, visitors had the opportunity to ‘marry’ their favourite object. Artist Pauline Wiersema (Pinopotato) acted as master of ceremonies, lending this ritual a fresh, contemporary dimension.
On the fourth floor, we opened the Digital Wellness Centre, with Rudy van Belkom, Heleen Blanken, Jules Ruis and Marleen Stikker.
In addition, Marjolein Vogels and Alice Gioria (WhyNot) facilitated the speed dates under the banner of OurSpace. The Love Doctors also put on an interactive performance, and DJ Wing Mok played a selection of upbeat love songs.
13 December 2024
Future Planet
During Future Planet, astronaut André Kuipers shared his experiences and his vision for the future of our planet. In an exclusive interview conducted by Koert van Mensvoort, he took the audience on a journey into his world of space travel, sustainability and the Earth’s fragility.
We also screened the impressive film Beyond, Ode to the Earth. The images were enhanced by music from Vangelis and Armin van Buuren.
There were also short presentations by astrobiologist Inge Loes ten Kate (Utrecht University), space farmer Wieger Wamelink (Wageningen University) and space law specialist Dimitra Stefoudi (Leiden University). The music was provided by Connect the Odds.
8 November 2024
Future Fashion
At Future Fashion, we explored the future of fashion. What will tomorrow’s fashion look like? Pioneers and creators presented a range of scenarios, from smart textiles to living innovations.
There were fashion shows featuring work by Soof Stoop, Ruben Jurriën, Dasha Tsapenko, Julie Heij, Agnes van Dijk, Daan Sonnemans, Maja Blom, Holly Krueger, Kahrawan Suleiman and Koen Giesen. There were talks by Jasna Rok, Zsofia Kollar and Marina Toeters (Fashion Tech Farm) and digital work by Bart Hess. The music was provided by Connect the Odds. Moderator: Jeroen Junte.
For this edition, we collaborated with AMFI, Fashion Research & Technology (HvA), Koning Willem I College, SUMMA and TU/e.
