Choosing your own way in
Start with a work that makes you curious, even if you do not immediately know why. Describe to yourself what you see before you read the label. That turns the text into a supplement to your own observation.
Taking in the display
Look at how works are placed next to each other and what questions the exhibition asks. A collection is larger than what is shown at any one time. So check the current exhibitions if you are coming for a particular subject or artist.
Time to slow down
You could alternate looking with a visit to the café. The museum shop is also accessible without a museum ticket. Booking is not required for an ordinary visit; events may have their own conditions. On Tuesdays there is a free afternoon slot.
Before you go
Check current exhibitions, events and public holiday hours. The usual closing day is Monday.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Van Abbemuseum — source 1
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Van Abbemuseum — source 2
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Van Abbemuseum — source 3
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Van Abbemuseum — source 4
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Van Abbemuseum — source 5
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.