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Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven

Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven

The Van Abbemuseum is one of Europe’s leading museums of modern and contemporary art. Located in Eindhoven, it reflects the city’s experimental, design-forward spirit. The collection includes Kandinsky, Mondrian, Lissitzky, and contemporary voices. Exhibitions are bold, socially engaged, and often politically charged. The museum fosters dialogue around identity, inclusivity, and decolonization. Interactive installations and community projects are central to its mission. The architecture mixes historic and modern wings with open, flexible spaces. Workshops, tours, and talks encourage participation and reflection. It’s a hub for progressive thinking through visual art. Ideal for creatives, thinkers, and curious minds.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to Sunday, from 11.00 to 17.00

How to get there

Stratumsedijk 2, 5611 ND Eindhoven

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Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven – Contemporary Art That Makes You Think

The Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven is one of Europe’s leading museums for modern and contemporary art. It is known for bold exhibitions, social themes, and a focus on new ideas.

The museum invites visitors to see the world differently through art.

What to See

  • Works by Pablo Picasso, El Lissitzky, and Kurt Schwitters
  • Modern and conceptual art from 1900 to today
  • Installations, film, sound art, and photography
  • Contemporary artists from around the world
  • Rotating exhibitions focused on identity, politics, and technology

The collection includes over 3,000 pieces and reflects both history and the present.

Why Visit

  • Explore thought-provoking modern art
  • Learn how artists respond to today’s world
  • Walk through a museum that encourages reflection and questions
  • Suitable for curious visitors of all ages

The Building
The Van Abbemuseum combines a 1930s brick building with a modern wing added in 2003. The contrast between old and new mirrors the museum’s mission: to connect past and present.

It is located along the Dommel River, near the center of Eindhoven.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Bilderdijklaan 10, Eindhoven
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €13.00 (adults), free for under 13
  • Free entry with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Café, shop, library, and guided tours

The Van Abbemuseum is ideal for visitors who enjoy art that surprises, challenges, and inspires. A must-see cultural stop in Eindhoven.

Some Highlights of Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven

Proun Room by El Lissitzky

A groundbreaking Constructivist installation that blurs the line between painting and architecture. This immersive spatial artwork invites viewers to physically enter the world of abstract form and revolutionary design.

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Portrait of Sylvette by Pablo Picasso

Part of Picasso’s series inspired by his young muse Sylvette David, this portrait blends realism and Cubist abstraction. It reflects a transitional period in Picasso’s work and offers a modern take on the classical subject of portraiture.

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Not to Be Reproduced by René Magritte (replica)

A haunting surrealist image of a man facing a mirror, yet seeing only the back of his own head. This thought-provoking piece, often exhibited at Van Abbemuseum, exemplifies Magritte’s fascination with reality, illusion, and identity.

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