Music, bar – and chess! On two evenings in May, you can play chess in the Sculpture Courtyard. Grab a drink, chat, play chess, and take the opportunity to visit the exhibition Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask, shown two floors up. In collaboration with Third Culture Kids and the 1616 Chess Club.
Date and time
Thursdays 21 May and 28 May, 17:00–20:00
Admission
Free
Location
The Sculpture courtyard, ground floor
Gustaf Lundberg, Adolph Ludvig Gustaf Fredric Albert Couschi, called Badin (c. 1747–1822), First Footman, Court Secretary and Titular Assessor, 1775. Pastel. Photo: Nationalmuseum.
About the evening’s event
Boards and chess pieces are provided by the 1616 Chess Club.
In the portrait of Badin, painted by Gustaf Lundberg, we see Badin at a chessboard holding a knight in his hand. The painting inspired this spring’s chess events. Welcome!
Find out more about the exhibition Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask.
Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum
Kickstart the weekend at Nationalmuseum! On Thursday evenings, the museum is abuzz with people, art and music, with free admission for everyone from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy an ever-changing programme of afterwork drinks, music, workshops and other activities.