Exhibition 'Verdwalen' (Lost):

11 May - 30 November 2025

Festive opening : Sunday 11 May on 15:00

Incorporation 14:30

Museum Westerwolde (MOW)
Hoofdweg 161
9695 AE Bellingwolde , Groningen

Experiencing the Groningen landscape on foot allows you to engage with it through all your senses.
Each season offers new impressions, each path new discoveries. Walking is an intimate way to experience your surroundings in all their richness and diversity and to become truly familiar with them.
Connecting with the land

Modern society often focuses on speed and productivity. We rarely take the time to slow down and let the landscape truly speak to us. Walking sparks curiosity, it invites you to explore nature, history, stories, and the unique character of the place you’re in.

Exhibiting artists:

Over 30 artists ventured outdoors especially for Getting Lost, capturing their impressions in surprising paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, installations, and digital presentations.

Participants: Annie Beugel, Menno Bijleveld, Saskia de Boer, John Dilling, Ingeborg Entrop, Ina Fekken, Laura van Gaans, Marjan Geboers, Marijk Gerritsma, Nico Goezinne, Cora Jongsma, Elise Klinkert, Hilli Kuilman, Judith Lechner, Minxia Mae, Roelant Meijer, Sasja Michalski, Kristi Neider, Thea Oost, Anita Oosterloo, Sona Sahakian, Marius de Schaar, Geert Schreuder, Janouk ter Veer, Mariska Vos, Annemiek Vos, Merijn Vrij, Wasdi Wartorejo, Marion de Boer, Gerlinde Visscher, Afineke de Vries en Fiona Zondervan.

Get more out of the exhibition

A cozy picnic spot within the exhibition invites visitors to share their walking experiences.
Young visitors can grab a backpack and follow their own exciting "lost route" through the museum galleries.
Strolling or speed-walking? In the museum forest, you’re free to experiment with all the ways walking can be experienced.
Step outside!

As part of the public programme, you can join experienced walking coaches and a sound artist on outdoor excursions. Visit www.hetmow.nl for the latest agenda.