The Groninger Museum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣroːnɪŋər myˈzeːjʏm]) is an art museum in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The museum exhibits modern and contemporary art of local, national, and international artists. The museum opened in 1874. The current post-modernist building consists of three main pavilions designed individually by architects Philippe Starck, Alessandro Mendini, Coop Himmelb(l)au, and was completed in 1994. In 2024, there were just under 166,000 visitors to the museum. The current director is Roos Gortzak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Groninger Museum?+
Groninger Museum was designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au and completed in 1959. It is located in Groningen, Netherlands.
Where is Groninger Museum located?+
Groninger Museum is located in Groningen, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 53.2119°, 6.5656°.
When was Groninger Museum built?+
Groninger Museum was completed in 1959. It was designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au.
Can I visit Groninger Museum?+
Groninger Museum is a real building in Groningen that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.