Museum Voorlinden, Art museum in Wassenaar, Netherlands
Museum Voorlinden is an art museum in Wassenaar housed in a contemporary building of glass and concrete, surrounded by gardens and dune landscape. The rooms spread across two levels with large windows opening views to the outdoors.
The building opened in 2016 following designs by Rijnen Architecten on the grounds of a private contemporary art collection. The architects integrated the existing gardens into the new concept and created a publicly accessible space.
The name refers to the fields that once lay in front of the estate before becoming part of the grounds. Visitors today see works by Dutch and international artists who often experiment with light and space.
The museum opens daily from 11:00 to 17:00 and requires advance booking during special exhibitions. The outdoor areas can be explored on foot and connect art with nature along short paths.
Some sculptures stand directly in front of the windows and frame the view like living paintings. The connection between indoor and outdoor spaces blurs the boundary between exhibition hall and landscape.
Location: Wassenaar
Inception: September 11, 2016
Architects: Dirk Jan Postel, Kraaijvanger
Address: Buurtweg 90
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00-17:00
Website: http://voorlinden.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.11929,4.34722
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23
Private art museums and galleries of international importance offer direct access to significant contemporary collections. These institutions, operated by foundations, collectors, or corporations, present works outside the traditional public museum landscape. Many of these venues occupy converted industrial buildings, historic residences, or purpose-built structures that connect art with architecture. The selection includes establishments such as Benesse Art Site Naoshima on the Japanese island of Naoshima, where museum buildings by Tadao Ando house works by contemporary artists. Dia:Beacon, north of New York City, displays minimalist and conceptual art in a former 1920s Nabisco factory. In Berlin, Sammlung Boros opens its doors in a converted World War II bunker. Additional examples include Fondation Beyeler in Basel with works of classical modernism, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art north of Copenhagen overlooking the Øresund strait, and Museo Jumex in Mexico City for Latin American contemporary art.
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