Meet Ou
Welcome to Amos Rex. This page is for children and anyone coming to the museum with children. You can read it together before visiting.
This is Ou. You can find Ou at Amos Rex. Ou is the kid’s own art guide, and the museum is its home. Ou likes children because they often understand it better than adults. Sometimes it’s a bit difficult for Ou to control its emotions. Ou is full of energy, and it likes to play.
You can find Ou’s art tips for kids in the exhibition hall. They are marked with Ou’s picture. Can you spot them all?
Ou loves to get mail. Ou has its own mailbox at the museum, where you can drop letters or drawings for Ou to read.
Generation 2026
What are young artists dreaming about? What interests them, and what worries them?
Generation is a triennial (kind of a funny word, isn’t it?). It means an exhibition that takes place every three years. This is the fourth Generation exhibition. There was an open call for artists aged 15 to 23. From all the applicants, an impressive 50 artists and artist groups were selected for the exhibition.
The artists selected for the Generation 2026 exhibition use a wide range of materials in their work, from gaming technology to traditional techniques like dyeing sheep’s wool with natural dyes.
In their work, they explore life’s big questions. Many reflect on their place in the world through themes like childhood or their relationship with nature. Others highlight different kinds of injustice. The exhibition also includes works that make you laugh. Through art, both artists and audiences can find ways to process emotions. Art can make us cry, but it can also comfort us. That’s what makes an art museum such a powerful space for exploring emotions.
The exhibition includes one work presented in a separate space that is not recommended for minors. Another work contains nudity. For more details, please explore the exhibition content and sensory information.
Explore the artists’ materials in Studio Rex
The volcano sofa in Studio Rex has erupted into three parts. Here, you can explore the favorite materials of three Generation 2026 artists. Sink your hands into wool, feel the texture of ceramics at your fingertips, or learn to weave using recycled electrical cables. You can also come here to relax after visiting the exhibition.
In Studio Rex, visitors are allowed to touch the materials, but please remember that this is not permitted in the exhibition spaces unless otherwise stated. While we encourage a playful approach in the museum, please be mindful of other visitors: Studio Rex is not a space for running, climbing, or jumping. Our staff are always happy to help if you have any questions or would like tips for your visit.
The Generation 2026 exhibition also includes live performances that take place at specific times.
Visiting with kids
Strollers and pushchairs
Space for a limited number of baby carriages is available at the end of the storage lockers in the cloakroom. You are also welcome to bring baby carriages into the exhibitions. If needed, strollers can be borrowed from the cloakroom.
Baby care and feeding
Breast-feeding is allowed anywhere in the museum.
A childcare station is available next to the cloakroom.
Loud sounds?
Hearing protectors for children can also be borrowed at the cloakroom.
Visiting without an adult?
High school students are welcome to visit Amos Rex on their own or together with a friend. Elementary school pupils should be accompanied by an adult.
A museum’s main task is to care for artworks so they can be preserved for generations to come. To make sure of this, and to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, we have a few simple rules.
Important things to remember throughout your visit:
- Please don’t touch the artworks, unless it is clearly indicated. Even the lightest tap can damage or soil them. Did you know that the natural oils on your fingertips can leave permanent marks on a bronze sculpture, even if you can’t see them right away?
- Keep a safe distance from the artworks, even when you’d like a closer look. Accidents happen easily: stumbling, sneezing, or even a sudden movement could cause damage.
- Walk calmly in the museum. It’s wonderful to be excited, but please don’t run. A fall could harm not only you but also fragile, irreplaceable artworks.
- Feel free to talk. Share your thoughts, discuss, and debate the art! Just remember to be considerate of other visitors so that everyone enjoys their time here. Emotions are welcome. If you feel like laughing, go ahead! And if you feel like crying, that’s perfectly fine too.
Our staff
Please follow the guidance of our staff – they’re here to support your visit. Friendly and approachable, they’re happy to answer your questions and know the museum inside out. You may also meet our conversation guides, who are there to talk with you about the art or other topics. Staff members are easy to spot in their lavender-colored jackets.
Play and discover art with Ou
The exhibition is a great place to try Ou’s own card game. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to talk about art and how it feels – but might need a little inspiration.
You’ll find the Ou game in the exhibition, and our staff will be happy to help you locate it.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Send Ou a message
Ou loves letters!
Have you spotted Ou at Amos Rex? Here’s a tip: you’ll often find Ou hiding downstairs by the lockers.