Museum building Kam

Museum Kam is an Art Deco building in Nijmegen with a rectangular footprint and a protruding entrance section. Multiple exhibition halls are connected through a central high-ceiling space that serves as the interior organizing element.

Gerard Marius Kam, a Rotterdam businessman and archaeology enthusiast, commissioned the building in 1919 to house his collection of Roman artifacts. The project reflected growing interest in Nijmegen as a center for Roman archaeology research.

The facade displays medallions shaped like Roman coins and bears the inscription SPQR, representing the connection to ancient Roman heritage. These details remind visitors of the collection of Roman artifacts housed inside.

The building is located at Kamstraat 45 and serves as an archaeological center with research facilities. As part of the Museum Het Valkhof organization, visitors should check opening hours in advance before planning a visit.

The building preserves original display cases, granite staircases with balustrades, and ornate stucco work with coffered ceilings dating from 1922. These decorative elements provide insight into how collectors of that era displayed their acquisitions.

Location: Nijmegen

Inception: 1922

Architects: François Joseph Oscar Leeuw

Official opening: 1922

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Part of: Museum Kam

Website: https://museumhetvalkhof.nl/gac/over-het-gac.html

GPS coordinates: 51.84199,5.87824

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41