Exhibitions

(20 juni - 18 oktober 2026)

The Dutch Society of Botanical Artists celebrates its 20th anniversary. In honor of this jubilee, its members have captured the essence of aquatic life in botanical art. The 50 finest masterpieces await your discovery at the Westlands Museum. Each piece unveils the soul of native and wild flora that flourish in our waterways, serene ponds, and rolling dunes.
Water Plants
Water is the very lifeblood of the Westland: it breathes life into the landscape and forms the quiet backbone of our glasshouses and fields. Too often we pass by unseeing, yet beneath the surface, our waterways and streams are teeming with hidden life. The coastal dunes, too, overflow with natural wonders. This exhibition unveils the wondrous world of water plants, inviting you to look at reeds, duckweed, and water blossoms with newfound wonder.

We sweep you away to Roman times, through the Middle Ages, and past the elegance of the 18th century into the modern day. Discover how the Westland was born and how it blossomed into the world’s most vast and vibrant horticultural heart. Meet the families of past and present, and lose yourself in a timeless journey through the centuries.

Step into our historical garden at the back of the museum and wander among vibrant flowers, heirloom vegetables, and fruit trees. Discover how horticulture unfolded from the 18th century to the present day. Every day, our dedicated volunteers pour their hearts into keeping the garden in full bloom. Explore our fragrant herb patch, step inside a classic grape glasshouse, marvel at the historic fruit wall, or pay a visit to our chickens.