Frequently asked questions

The Van Abbemuseum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

The museum is open on Easter Monday, Pentecost Monday and the second day of Christmas (Boxing Day). The museum is closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and King's Day (27 April).

During your visit, you can use the open wireless network Gasten Van Abbemuseum (Guests of Van Abbemuseum), based on Fair Use Policy and entirely at your own risk. The Van Abbemuseum is not responsible for any claims arising from user activities.

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Bekijk de pagina met Praktische informatie voor de huidige entreeprijzen en geldende kortingen.

Museumkaarten kunnen zowel bij ons aan de kassa als hier online worden aangeschaft. Je kunt alvast een Museumkaart e-ticket met timeslot reserveren als je van plan bent om ter plekke een Museumkaart aan te schaffen bij de kassa.

Via onze ticketshop kun je e-tickets aanschaffen, maar het is niet noodzakelijk. Het is ook mogelijk om een ticket aan de deur te kopen.

Nee, vrienden hebben altijd gratis toegang tot het museum. Neem hiervoor je pas mee naar het museum en laat deze zien bij de kassa. 

Voor alle vragen en opmerkingen over e-tickets kunt u gebruik maken van het e-mailadres: ticketshop@vanabbemuseum.nl. 

Een e-ticket kan niet worden ingeleverd en/of gerestitueerd. De datum wijzigen is eventueel wel mogelijk. Neem hiervoor contact op met ticketshop@vanabbemuseum.nl.

Nee, je kunt ook gewoon binnenwandelen en een ticket kopen aan de kassa. Enkel voor evenementen en activiteiten is het aan te raden om op tijd een ticket te bestellen zodat je gegarandeerd bent van een plekje.

Check je spam-folder. Mocht het ticket daar niet in zitten, mail dan naar ticketshop@vanabbemuseum.nl. 

Nee, dat is niet nodig. Het scannen van het ticket kan ook vanaf een mobiele telefoon.

Yes, the museum offers five free audio tours to guide you through our extensive collection display Delinking and Relinking. The Introduction Tour and Family Tour are ideal tours for young and old to start off with. Looking for a more in-depth tour? Choose the Bodily Encounters Tour, the Love Letters Tour or The Broader Story Tour. Download the tours for free via the Smartify app. You can find the Smartify app in the Google Play Store or the App Store.

Check our Activities page for all the latest info about current and upcoming activities.

You can join a free tour by one of our museum guides every day. Participation is free for visitors with a valid ticket. You can sign up at the info desk, it's not possible to reserve a spot. For information about (dates and times of) the particular tours, check our Activities page.

We do charge an additional fee for certain events. If an additional charge applies, you will find it on the event's page. You will also find a link to purchase a ticket or book a free ticket there.

Have a look at our Family & kids page for information about current and upcoming activities for kids.

Check our Education page for everything you need to know about school visits.

Yes, certainly! Get in touch and we'll see what we can do. Here you'll find more information about our available spaces and the various options.

The museum offers five free audio tours through the Smartify app. These tours guide you through our extensive collection display Delinking and Relinking. The Introduction Tour and Family Tour are ideal tours for young and old to start off with. Looking for a more in-depth tour? Choose the Bodily Encounters Tour, the Love Letters Tour or The Broader Story Tour. Download the tours for free via the Smartify app. You can find the Smartify app in the Google Play Store or the App Store.

The museum cafe is open when the museum is: from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, there is a limited number of workspaces available in the reading room of the library. This is meant for art historical research that cannot be done at home and reservation is required. Click here for more information and contact details.

The museum shop at the Van Abbemuseum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. You do not need a museum ticket to visit the museum shop. Our online museum shop is open 24/7.

Eindhoven is accessible via the A2, A50, and A67 motorways. Regardless of the direction you're coming from, drive towards the city centre and follow the signs to Q-park Parkeergarage Stadhuisplein or Parkeergarage Stadskantoor. These car parks are a 5-minute walk from the museum. Q-Park Parkeergarage Heuvel is a 10-minute walk from the museum. Coming from the south? P+R Genneperparken offers affordable parking after which you can travel into the city centre by bus or shared bike or scooter.

There are two disabled parking spaces next to the museum's main entrance at Stratumsedijk 2. Call +31 40 238 10 20 for assistance.

Artworks are delicate. To prevent any damage, we ask everyone not to bring coats, bags larger than A3 size, backpacks, and umbrellas into the museum. There is a limited number of free lockers available for storing belongings. Management is not liable for the loss, damage, or theft of personal possessions.

We have several tactile objects in the museum. You can recognise them by the green sticker with a little hand. All the other artworks should not be touched, of course. Please keep a responsible distance from the artworks for their protection. Running around in the museum is also not allowed. We ask parents or guardians to be extra vigilant with young children.

There are several toilets located throughout the museum. Almost all of our toilets are for all genders. In the Karel 1 museum cafe, you will find separate ladies' and gentlemen's toilets.

Absolutely. Check the Groups page for more information. You can also book various workshops with us. Learn more about them on the Workshops page.

There is no time limit to your visit: you are welcome to stay as long as you want. We close our doors at 5 PM.

Click here to read all our House Rules.

You are allowed to take photos using a smartphone or handheld camera. Professional photographers require an appointment made in advance via pressoffice@vanabbemuseum.nl. Separate rules apply for wedding photography. Always contact our Reservations department in advance at reserveringen@vanabbemuseum.nl.

Bringing or consuming food and drinks is not allowed.

To prevent damage, we ask everyone not to bring coats, bags larger than A3 size, backpacks, and umbrellas into the museum.

 Dogs are not allowed in the museum, except for assistance dogs on a lead.

At the bottom of the Practical Information page, you'll find more information about what we offer various visitor groups. Under the 'Unlimited Van Abbe' umbrella, we provide programs and activities that enhance the museum's accessibility for all visitors.

Our collection consists of approximately 3,400 works. Some of these are on display in the museum, while others are stored, on loan somewhere else, or undergoing restoration to be preserved for the future. The entire collection is also available to view online.

Visit the Collection page and click on 'on display'. This will show you all the works currently on show in the museum. It will also tell you in which gallery you will find the work.

Have a look around on the Research page on our website. Here, you'll find examples of projects and background information.

Unfortunately, due to limited personnel capacity, we are unable to complete general questionnaires, participate in interviews, or provide insights into marketing, communication, and event ideas. However, if you still want to learn more about the Van Abbemuseum, we offer the following options:

- You are welcome to attend one of the meetings we organise around our collection presentation Delinking and Relinking and the workings of the Van Abbemuseum. These are primarily intended for our museum colleagues, researchers, and students, but are open to everyone (upon registration). These get-togethers will start again in October 2023.

- Every day, a museum guide is present between 12 PM and 4 PM. This guide can tell you all about the museum, our collection, and exhibitions, as well as about modern and contemporary art in general. Ask for the museum guide at the entrance desk, and your interview can start right away – no reservation is required.

- If you have conducted thorough preliminary research into our programs, target groups, events, or policies and still have specific questions, please contact the relevant staff member.