Jan Cunen Museum, Art museum in Villa Constance, Oss, Netherlands
The Jan Cunen Museum occupies a monumental villa built in 1888 and displays art spanning the 19th, 20th, and contemporary periods across several floors. The spaces are arranged so that visitors move between different artistic styles and time periods naturally.
The collection was established in 1934 by city archivist Jan Cunen, who initially displayed archaeological finds in the town hall basement. The museum later moved to its current building and expanded its focus to visual art across different periods.
The museum brings together artists from the surrounding region and beyond, allowing local creators to be seen alongside established names. Visitors can observe how different artistic movements speak to one another across the walls.
The building has a new main entrance, a café with terrace, and improved accessibility features added in 2017. The exhibitions span multiple floors, so visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to move between rooms.
A curved sword discovered in a local royal burial site in the 1930s sparked the idea to create this collection. That single object marked the moment when the city decided to preserve its history through a museum.
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