Curators Sheila Reda and Justine Rinnooy Kan, with support from the Rijksmuseum and the Wereldmuseum Leiden, have put together a fascinating collection of over 120 objects. From jewellery and weapons to exotic artefacts and artworks, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the rich history and unique story of this lost museum.

a modern design inspired by a classic cabinet
Tinker Imagineers has designed a contemporary take on the 19th-century cabinet of curiosities. This reimagined design brings the original atmosphere of the packed rooms back to life, while offering a modern perspective on collecting and displaying objects. Visitors can experience what it would have been like to walk among the Mauritshuis’s tightly clustered treasures, filled with objects that tell stories from around the world.

The Lost Museum will be open until 5 January 2025, providing not only a historical overview but also a critical reflection on how and why collections were assembled and the stories objects conveyed, both then and now.