Mindfulness in Museums translates the evidence-based care intervention Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) into an art intervention in a museum context that brings together scientific insights (NeuroArts), ancient wisdom and practical exercises. Mindfulness in Museums is an adaptively implemented methodology that is applicable to all art, every exhibition, and the permanent collections of museums and galleries.

After 900 studies, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially concludes: experiencing art and visiting museums promotes health and overall well-being. The evidence-based program Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has also proven successful in reducing stress, anxiety and depression and contributing to pleasure, meaning and happiness. Mindfulness in Museums is an art meditation, art experience and/or art intervention based on this evidence-based methodology. Mindfulness in Museums increases imagination, creates curiosity and contributes to social participation.

Mindfulness in Museums® has become a valuable part of public programming and educational offerings in recent years. More and more museums are becoming curious about this way of looking at art for their regular audience, but also specifically aimed at young adults and for doctors and medical students. We aim to foster a network of museums, fellow mindfulness trainers and partners to improve, learn and co-create.

In 2023/24 Jolien Posthumus trained the first group of mindfulness trainers to become Basic Trainer Mindfulness in Museums. A wonderful, rich group of certified MBSR/MBCT trainers with a background in cultural heritage, Art Academy background and Health Care professionals and Mental Health Care who are willing to work nationwide.

Together with a international mindfulness institute, we are exploring an international teacher training 2026/27 for mindfulnesstrainers MBSR/MBCT(ENG). If you want to stay informed, contact us.