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Museum van Bommel van Dam

Museum van Bommel van Dam

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 is a prominent institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Established in 1971, the museum originated from the generous donation of over 1,200 artworks by Maarten and Reina van Bommel-van Dam, passionate art collectors who wished to share their collection with the public.

🎨 Artworks & Exhibitions

  • Shinkichi Tajiri
  • MELLE (Melle Oldeboerrigter)
  • Contemporary Humor Art “It’s Not A Joke”

đź—żWhat can visitors learn?

At Museum van Bommel van Dam in Venlo, visitors can learn a great deal about:

  • Modern and Contemporary Art
  • Diverse Artists and Artistic Practices
  • The Van Bommel-Van Dam Collection
  • Art's Role in Society
  • Innovative Ways to Experience Art
  • Personal Connection to Art
  • The Power of Art to Inspire and Connect

🏛️Architecture

The architecture of Museum van Bommel van Dam blends historical preservation with modern innovation. Originally a 1938 post office, the building was transformed by BiermanHenket into a sustainable, contemporary museum. Key features include restored historic stairwells, two modern extensions with folded aluminium façades inspired by envelopes, and a rooftop “Duikbril” art window. The museum is fully gas-free and eco-friendly, and offers a public route through the building, ending at a terrace with panoramic views of Venlo.

Some Highlights of Museum van Bommel van Dam

"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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