The Library opens bomb shelter during Open Monument Day
Hidden beneath the bustling streets of Amsterdam lies a world of history and secrets. So too under our library location University Library (UB) Singel. During Open Monumentendag on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024, the Library will open the doors to the bomb shelter under the building on the Singel.
Event details of
The Library opens bomb shelter during Open Monument Day
- Start date
- 14 September 2024
- End date
- 15 September 2024
- Location
- UB Singel
Kees van Leeuwen is hosting a series of tours on Saturday 14 September. His art explores human interaction within architectural spaces. During the tour, he shares his vision of the air raid shelter, a place built for protection against nuclear threats during the Cold War. Van Leeuwen describes the paradoxical calm these shelters now exude, contrasting with their original function in times of fear and uncertainty. His philosophy on isolation and threat offers a unique perspective on how physical spaces affect human emotions. Other tours are done by volunteers.
Visitor information
On both days, 14 & 15 September, there will be continuous guided tours from 10:00 to 17:00. Registration is not necessary.