In a few weeks, Radboud University will close the doors on its residence in the Latijnse School, and we will return the Latijnse School to the municipality of Nijmegen. Until then, you can still come by for a (free!) visit. The Latijnse School is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12.00 to 5.00 PM. The entrance is located at the foot of St. Stephen's Church. The building is also open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the Christmas holidays (except December 26). If you're looking for an excuse to stretch your legs with your family during the holidays, our doors are open to you.
Brain Museum and thought experiments
On the ground floor of the building, you will find the Donders Institute's Brain Museum, which will remain open until closing time. Discover how quickly your brain processes information, test your memory, and unravel the secrets of your own consciousness. There is also plenty to do for young researchers, from cuddly neurons to brain puzzle books.
In the basement, you can visit ‘Tracing Changes’. This exhibition uses installations, paintings, sculptures, collages, and interactive works to show how Parkinson's affects the brain and daily life, how environmental factors such as pesticides play a role, and how people find resilience and renewal. On the first floor, you will find various thought experiments by Radboud Reflects.
Thousands of visitors
On the occasion of Radboud University's 100th anniversary in October 2023, the university received a gift from the municipality of Nijmegen: temporary use of the Latin School, a monumental building opposite the Stevenskerk. Built around 1544, the Latin School is Nijmegen's oldest school building.
In recent months, we have welcomed thousands of people to the Latin School. We organized special programs during the Weekend of Science and the Nijmegen Art Night, among other events. We also organized the first edition of the Oneindig science festival, in the Stevenskerk and the Latin School. In addition, we received visits from many primary school classes and patient associations for a visit to the Brain Museum and alumni in the Career Lab. Countless people from Nijmegen and (far) beyond also attended the lectures, courses, and book clubs of Radboud Reflects, or came to take a look at the special building and all the scientific knowledge it had to offer.