Van kijken naar zien

Critical skills 

Critical thinking is an important skill, not only in the classroom or during your studies, but in your work and personal life as well. To think critically, you must be able to look critically, and not be afraid to ask questions. What do I really see? Do I see the same as you? And how do we find answers to those questions? 

Personal view, shared perspective 

Van kijken naar zien's curriculum helps students to think critically using art. Who are they, and how does that determine what they see? By looking and talking together, they learn from each other and about themselves. This makes them aware of the influence that assumptions, prejudices, and perspectives have on their views

Lesson and museum visit 

Van kijken naar zien consists of two parts. A (preparatory) lesson followed by a visit to the Van Abbemuseum with the specially developed museum program. The full curriculum is a supplement to the citizenship method DE MAATSCHAPPIJ DAT BEN JIJ by Codename Future.

Note: You must apply separately for the lesson material and museum visit. Request the (preparatory) lesson via the website of Codename Future. 

Practical information:

• Who: mbo students
• What: active workshop in the museum
• Costs: € 75 per group (maximum of 15 people per group)
• Duration: 1 hour
• Please reserve at least three weeks in advance

Contact and reservation 

Do you want more information or make a reservation? Send an email to educatie@vanabbemuseum.nl. 

This museum program is based on the similarly named museum programme Van kijken naar zien from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. It is a collaboration with publisher Codename Future and was made possible thanks to the support of Fonds 21, Van Leeuwen van Lignac Foundation, Ars Donandi + W.J.O. de Vries, and Tomenco Management & Consultancy.