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De Pont Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary art museum in a former wool mill since 1992, with exhibitions, guided tours & a cafe.

Wilhelminapark 1, 5041 EA Tilburg
📞 013 543 8300

Highlights

  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

The De Pont Museum of Contemporary Art in Tilburg, Netherlands is a must-see for art lovers. Located in the heart of Tilburg, the museum offers a unique experience and a wide range of exhibitions and events.

The museum's permanent collection showcases some of the most important contemporary artworks from the 20th century to the present day. Highlights include works by renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Tracey Emin, and Marlene Dumas. The museum also houses a collection of modern and contemporary photography from international artists.

The De Pont Museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions range from solo shows to group exhibitions, and feature works from both established and emerging artists. Recent exhibitions have included works by artists such as Ai Weiwei, Olafur Eliasson, and Richard Prince.

In addition to its permanent and temporary exhibitions, the De Pont Museum also offers educational activities and workshops for both adults and children. The museum's educational programs focus on topics such as art history, contemporary art, and art techniques.

The De Pont Museum is also home to the largest sculpture garden in the Netherlands. This garden features sculptures by both international and Dutch artists, and provides a tranquil and inspiring environment for visitors to explore.

Overall, the De Pont Museum of Contemporary Art is a must-visit destination for those interested in modern and contemporary art. With its wide range of exhibitions, educational activities, and sculpture garden, the museum offers something for everyone.

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4 stars

On my regular visits to The Netherlands this is always an essential visit, with a changing series of temporary exhibitions and inspiring shows. It's never too busy when I've visited so the vast space, a former factory, so there's plenty of space to enjoy the works and let them breathe. More

4 stars

A completely different kind of experience you may anticipate. The content much be a lot more. It has a great potential to offer but the utilization of that entire space is just minimum.

5 stars

My favorite museum in the Netherlands. Beautiful permanent collection, permanent installed side specific works and spacious well made temporary exhibitions that push artists and take risks. … More