• Bommel van Dam Museum frontal view with mulitple windows and the entrace
  • Bommel van Dam Museum internal view with a animal statue and other art
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Bommel van Dam Museum

Bommel van Dam Museum

Museum van Bommel van Dam is a vibrant museum for modern and contemporary art. Founded in 1971 through the generous donation of collectors Maarten and Reina van Bommel-van Dam, the museum houses a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography. Set in a beautifully renovated former post office, the building itself is a striking blend of history and modern design, featuring the iconic "Duikbril" rooftop window. With dynamic temporary exhibitions, accessible public spaces, and a commitment to artistic innovation, the museum offers a fresh and engaging experience for art lovers of all ages.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

Keulsepoort 1, 5911 BX Venlo, Netherlands

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Museum van Bommel van Dam – Modern art in Venlo

Bommel van Dam Museum is a museum for modern and contemporary art. It is in the city of Venlo, in Limburg. The museum shows art that makes you think about the world today.

What to See

  • Modern paintings, photos, and design
  • Exhibits that change often
  • Art by young and regional artists
  • Works that explore society, identity, and nature
  • Interactive spaces and workshops

Why Visit

  • Enjoy modern art in a clean, open space
  • See new ideas and new talent
  • Relax in a calm place near the city center
  • Good for adults, teens, and families

The Museum

The museum opened in 1971. It moved to a new home in 2021, in a former post office. It is named after a couple who gave their art collection to Venlo. Today, it is a place for looking, thinking, and creating.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Keulsepoort 1, Venlo
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €12.50 (adults), free under 18
  • Free with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Café, shop, and art studio

Museum van Bommel van Dam is perfect for visitors who enjoy modern art, fresh ideas, and local creativity.

Some Highlights of Bommel van Dam Museum

"Onbegrensd – Giselle Kuster"

This spring, the Van Bommel van Dam museum will take you on a journey through the fascinating life story and versatile work of the unjustly forgotten artist and cultural entrepreneur Giselle Kuster (Venlo, 1911 - Heerlen, 1972). With the exhibition Onbegrensd - Het leven & werk van Giselle Kuster, the museum plays a driving role in the revaluation of a progressive female artist. In addition to works from the museum collection, the presentation includes 'missing' paintings and designs that were tracked down through a call to people at home. In the exhibition, you will also marvel at art by famous contemporaries and sources of inspiration such as Charley Toorop , Jan Sluijters and Otto van Rees . Curator James Hannan: "In art dealers in the 1940s and 1950s, her paintings hung next to those of Toorop and Bart van der Leck and her work went over the counter for the same price as that of Sluijters. Kuster has so far been unjustly underexposed."

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"DWARS door de collectie"

A long-cherished wish comes true: a permanent place where the versatile collection will be made accessible to new generations in the coming years. This series of collection presentations makes room for surprising dialogues and new perspectives. In a cross-section of the collection, the museum shows its own purchases and donations: from crowd pleasers to works that have long remained underexposed. And from internationally renowned artists to artists who have made an important mark on art in the region.

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Exhibition view of “Melle: Painter of a Different Reality” at Museum van Bommel van Dam, showcasing surreal and imaginative artworks in a gallery setting.

MELLE (Melle Olde Boerrigter) Painter of a Different Reality

Is a major retrospective of the Dutch artist MELLE (1908–1976), whose full name was Melle Oldeboerrigter. Known for his vivid, surreal, and often unsettling paintings, MELLE created a body of work that defies easy categorization—marked by dreamlike symbolism, eroticism, and a profound exploration of the human psyche.

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