Eindhoven Celebrates 40 Years of Open Monument Day

In 2026, the Open Monument Day marks its 40th anniversary. What began in 1987 as a modest national initiative has evolved into one of the largest cultural events in the Netherlands. To celebrate this milestone, a special gathering will take place on Friday, September 11, at Natlab. Speakers Peter Thoben, Lilian Calame, and René Erven will engage in a conversation reflecting on nearly four decades of Open Monument Day in Eindhoven, discussing the evolution of the event, the importance of heritage in the city, and its significance for the future. The evening will conclude with Eindhoven's first history pub quiz, featuring exciting prizes.