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Looking back: Butterflies through the eyes of science and art
During the Weekend van de Wetenschap (Weekend of Science), visitors were invited into the wonderful world of butterflies at Tapijn ... Read More

Looking back: Heiligdomsvaart 2025 | Guided tours and cultural performances
During Heiligdomsvaart 2025, Maastricht University Library took part in the city-wide celebrations by hosting a unique program centered on the ... Read More

Call for performers | Culture & creativity @Dominicanen
Step into the spotlight at the Dominicanen Bookshop during Heiligdomsvaart 2025 and let your performance be inspired by rare treasures ... Read More
Special Collections upcoming events

Exhibition: Sexology and Self-Help in the 1930s
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Apr 2026
Maastricht University Library presents an exhibition at Randwyck Library on Dutch gynecologist and sexologist Theodoor Hendrik van de Velde (1873–1937) ... Read More

Eindpresentatie: project Open Topstukken
27 October 2025
Na maanden van samenwerking, uitproberen en ontwikkelen presenteren we met trots de resultaten van het project Open Topstukken — een ... Read More