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Museum Arnhem Modern Art Design

Museum Arnhem Modern Art Design

Museum Arnhem showcases a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art, design, and applied arts. Set in a beautifully renovated historic building with stunning views, it highlights artistic innovation, cultural diversity, and rich local heritage.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, King's Day, and Christmas Day

How to get there

Utrechtseweg 87, 6812 AA Arnhem, Netherlands

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€15.00

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Museum Arnhem – Art and society in a bold new space

Museum Arnhem is a museum for modern art, design, and social themes. It is located on a hilltop near the city center of Arnhem, with a view over the Rhine River. The museum is known for its unique building and bold exhibitions.

What to See

  • Modern and contemporary art from the Netherlands and beyond
  • Fashion, design, and applied arts
  • Art that explores gender, identity, and society
  • Works by female and underrepresented artists
  • Rotating exhibitions in light-filled galleries

Why Visit

  • See art that responds to the world we live in
  • Enjoy a beautiful building with river views
  • Perfect for curious minds and creative thinkers
  • Near Arnhem’s city center and parks

The Museum

Museum Arnhem reopened in 2022 after a major renovation. The new design includes a dramatic overhang facing the river. The museum focuses on inclusive stories and fresh ideas, making space for new voices in art and culture.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Utrechtseweg 87, Arnhem
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €16.00 (adults), free for under 18
  • Free with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Café, shop, garden, and guided tours

Museum Arnhem is ideal for visitors who enjoy modern art, bold ideas, and beautiful views.

Some Highlights of Museum Arnhem Modern Art Design

Carel Willink’s “Château en Espagne” (1939)

Known for his precise and surreal style, Willink presents in this work a haunting, almost cinematic landscape dominated by a dark and brooding sky filled with ominous clouds. The composition centers on a dilapidated villa or château, whose crumbling architecture evokes a sense of decay and abandonment. Nearby stands a classical statue of Apollo, symbolizing perhaps the persistence of art and culture amid destruction. The painting’s atmosphere is tense and melancholic, intensified by the contrast between the ruined human structures and the enduring statue, set beneath the turbulent heavens. This interplay creates a surreal, dreamlike environment that blends realism with symbolic undertones.

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“Wilma with Cat” (1940)

A portrait painting that depicts a woman named Wilma seated calmly with a cat resting on her lap or nearby. Created in 1940, the artwork captures a quiet, domestic moment, emphasizing warmth, companionship, and introspection. The style and mood likely reflect the artistic trends of the era, possibly influenced by realism or early modernism.

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"Museum of Memory" (April–August 2024)

A feature-length documentary (100 minutes) written, directed, and produced by Kola Tubosun, and filmed by Tunde Kelani. It centers on Ebrohimie Road at the University of Ibadan—Wole Soyinka’s residence from 1967–1972—where he was arrested in 1967 during the Biafran Civil War and returned in 1969 after his release. The film explores this location’s significance in Soyinka’s life and political journey. Premiering in July 2024 in Nigeria to honor Soyinka’s 90th birthday, it has since been shown internationally in the US, UK, and other countries.

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