Groninger Museum

The Groninger Museum is an art museum in Groningen in the Netherlands with three pavilions made up of silver, yellow, and blue sections linked by footbridges. The exhibition rooms are spread over several floors and display works from painting, design, applied arts, and rotating special exhibitions with modern and contemporary art.

The museum was founded in 1874 and moved into its own building on Praediniussingel in 1894. In 1994 Queen Beatrix opened the current site on the Verbindingskanaal opposite the railway station, marking a new era for the collection.

The name comes from the city of Groningen and the galleries display regional art from the early twentieth century alongside collections from East Asia. Visitors often gather in front of large contemporary installations that change regularly and invite reflection on modern themes.

The exhibitions are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM and are accessible via stairs and elevators. The entrance hall is a short walk from the main railway station and provides access to all three building sections via the footbridges.

Three different architects designed the three pavilions, including Philippe Starck, Alessandro Mendini, and Coop Himmelb(l)au, giving the building an unusually varied character. Each section has its own mood and design language that visitors can experience directly as they move through the spaces.

Location: Groningen

Inception: 1874

Architects: Alessandro Mendini, Michele De Lucchi, Philippe Starck

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +31503666555

Website: http://groningermuseum.nl

GPS coordinates: 53.21194,6.56556

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29