Overview

Modelbouwshow.nl 2026 is the most prominent event of its kind in the entire region of Benelux. Scaled models of different kinds, such as trains, cars, and even the latest technological constructions, will be displayed. The event will be held in Zeelandhallen, located in Goes, Netherlands, on February 21 and 22, 2026. Generous portions of the event will consist of display, workshops, and demonstrations for visitors of different ages that varied throughout the duration of the event.

Focus

The show brings together model builders of different disciplines, radiocontrolled vehicles, model railways, paints, dioramas, and toy construction. Static displays and dynamic demonstrations, meeting clubs and hobby groups, and participating in activities are ways for the enthusiasts to experience. Examples of how themed exhibitions create connections between audiences and creative and technical communities can be found at the Interior Design Furnishing Expo 2026.

Program

Modelbouwshow.nl has exhibitor booths, interactive demonstrations, and model action displays (land, water, air, rails) plus workshops led by hobby specialists. Activities for children and adults include scavenger hunts, brick-building contests, and seeing complex model setups in action. This mix of engagement and exploration is similar in spirit to events like the DesignTO Festival 2026.

“Modelbouwshow.nl serves as a comprehensive meeting place for hobbyists and families to share creativity, craftsmanship, and technical skill across model building disciplines.”

Although the exhibit is more directed towards hobbyists than professionals, the exhibition’s focus on hands-on interaction and community participation is in line with the major trends in experiential public events like Salone del Mobile Milano 2025.

Audience

The event is aimed at the same audience as previous years – hobbyists, families, model builders, collectors, and all those who just want to experiment with scale modeling, engineering toys, and hands-on creativity.

Event Details

✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight

Modelbouwshow.nl 2026 is mainly situated in a hobby and craft context instead of an architectural or design discourse. The event opens an architectural view towards scale, detail, and representation but mainly as a technical reproduction instead of a critical spatial thought. Model making, as a historical tool in architectural practice, is still considered a recreational activity disconnected from contemporary architectural debates, urban questions, or material experimentation; in other words, here it is only an amusement size. The event offers the value of craftsmanship and precision, but its connection with architecture is indirect and limited to early-stage visualization rather than design inquiry or professional reflection.

Closing Note

Modelbouwshow.nl 2026 still performs the role of the main hobby and family show in the Benelux region, offering a combination of technical displays, interactive activities, and community engagement. Its emphasis on hands-on participation and wide appeal highlight the everlasting popularity of model building as a creative activity and a public exhibition topic.

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