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Van Abbemuseum

Contemporary & experimental art, installations & photo exhibitions in a sleek, modern museum.

Stratumsedijk 2, 5611 ND Eindhoven
📞 040 238 1000

Accessibility

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

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

Crowd

  • Family friendly

The Van Abbemuseum in Tilburg, Netherlands is one of the most renowned modern art museums in the world. Founded in 1936, the museum is home to an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, featuring works by some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The museum’s collection is composed of over 3,000 works from the 20th and 21st centuries, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, and prints. Highlights of the collection include works by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, and Joan Miró, as well as more recent works by artists such as Gerhard Richter, Anish Kapoor, and Ai Weiwei.

The museum also has an extensive collection of Dutch and international modern art, featuring pieces by artists such as Willem de Kooning, Lucio Fontana, and Yves Klein. In addition, the museum also holds a number of special exhibitions and events throughout the year.

The Van Abbemuseum is also home to a number of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. Visitors can also take part in one of the museum’s many special events, such as the annual Tilburg International Film Festival or the Tilburg International Music Festival.

The museum is housed in a stunning building designed by Dutch architect Willem Marinus Dudok, and is surrounded by a beautiful park. The building itself is a work of art, and visitors can admire the building’s unique design from the outside or take a guided tour of the interior.

In short, the Van Abbemuseum is a must-visit for any art lover. Here, visitors can explore an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, take part in educational programs and special events, and admire the unique architecture of the museum building. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced art enthusiast, the Van Abbemuseum is sure to have something to offer.

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4 stars

This was my first art museum, and it was quite fun and interesting. Tickets cost €13 and I booked online. They have free lockers with key for your belongings so that was helpful. I really enjoyed the exhibit where you could “smell” the art. … More

5 stars

Its a great place for you to see modern and contemporary art. I was very impressed and happy to see a lot of politically and socially oriented exhibitions focusing on climate change and discrimination. The app that is recommended with the … More

5 stars

One of the best Dutch modern and contemporary art museums. The exhibitions are superbly staged, carefully curated and with a modern and interactive leaning. The modern extension is a box of surprises and it’s worth just to visit for the architecture of the interior spaces. It’s a delight just to wander inside. Top notch.