M’s nocturne events: not just any reception
M’s nocturne event
How about a tour of M with your organisation or company followed by a catered reception on our unique roof terrace? Of course it’s possible! Just ask the Wit-Gele Kruis Vlaams-Brabant: they held a tasteful nocturne at M. General manager Els Mathues explains.
It really wasn't just any reception
"The chair of our board of was leaving and of course we did not want to let that go unnoticed but we wanted to do something other than just a classic reception. Fortunately, I visit M often and knew they have interesting formulas."
"Our nocturne was on a Thursday night. There were 20, 25 of us - board members, and representatives from other provincial departments. We first split into two groups and were given a tour of over an hour. We had opted for the 'M in the mix' formula: then you combine the permanent collection with one or two temporary exhibitions. Wael Shawky's exhibition was one of them. Magnificent: those dolls made of Venetian glass and those gorgeous carvings... We also went to see 'The Ten', a collection presentation featuring the favourite works of ten visitors. Finally, we visited the permanent collection in the old museum section. It was all very fascinating. Everywhere we got expert explanations from a passionate guide who paid extra attention to works related to the theme of care - very thoughtful."
"After the tour, there was a reception on the rooftop terrace. We had also had an indoor space that we could use just to be sure, but fortunately it was a gorgeous summer evening. M had provided us with a list of caterers they work with beforehand, and we had chosen one of them. They did an excellent job. It wasn’t just the standard appetisers, there was real thought put into it."
"We were not entirely sure if everyone would think that a nocturne like that was a good idea, some participants had to come from far away and it started at six o'clock. But everyone loved it. Some invitees had never been to M before and were pleasantly surprised by the collections and location. The value for money was spot on."
"Ending such an enthralling evening with drink on a rooftop terrace with that stunning view of the city... That was really what we wanted: not just a boring old reception. We are glad we chose this formula."