Konschthal Esch
Kunsthalle for contemporary art in a former furniture store in Esch-sur-Alzette, with changing exhibitions on about 2,400 m²; free admission.
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About the museum
Konschthal Esch is a space for contemporary art that opened in 2021 as the prelude to Esch2022, the European Capital of Culture. It occupies a former furniture store on Boulevard Prince Henri, which the city bought in 2020 and had converted by 2022. Across almost 2,400 square metres on four levels, raw concrete ceilings and steel beams shape the rooms, which deliberately do not resemble a classic “white cube”.
The programme alternates between solo and thematic exhibitions. Alongside internationally known artists, young artists also get a platform; the Konschthal focuses on new productions and documents its exhibitions in catalogues. A “Project Room” offers additional space for smaller projects, there is an open call for applications, and an education programme offers free activities for school classes. The artistic director is Christian Mosar.
The venue has no permanent exhibition; the current temporary exhibitions are shown in each case. Admission is free, and a free guided tour takes place every Sunday at 15:00.
Highlights
- Contemporary art in a former furniture store with exposed concrete and steel beams
- About 2,400 m² across four levels
- Changing solo and thematic exhibitions, plus the Project Room
- Free admission, free guided tour on Sundays at 15:00
- Open until 20:00 on Thursdays
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette
- Director
- Christian Mosar
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Group guided tour, 30 minutes (on request, flat rate) | €30Maximum 25 people per group. |
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| Group guided tour, 60 minutes (on request, flat rate) | €60 |
| Group guided tour, 90 minutes (on request, flat rate) | €90 |
Admission is free and does not require a reservation. Only group guided tours on request are charged; on Thursday evenings a drink can be added after a tour, by reservation. For children’s groups (maisons relais, daycare centres), the rates are €60 for 60 minutes and €90 for 90 minutes. Guided tours for school classes are free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Guided tours for children and families are sometimes offered on weekends and during Luxembourg school holidays (free, with registration); family workshops are also part of the programme.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Boulevard Prince Henri
Bus: stop “Boulevard Prince Henri” (lines 3, 4, 322, 750) and stop “Terres Rouges” (lines 321, 12). Train: Esch station with the RE to Luxembourg and the RB to Audun-le-Tiche and Pétange. Vel’OH / Velo’ok stations: “Place de la Résistance” and “Conservatoire de Musique”.
By car
Parking available
Esch car park (100, boulevard J.-F. Kennedy), outdoor car park (57-59, rue d’Audun) and Parking Brill (Place de la Résistance, rue Louis Pasteur).
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Every Sunday at 15:00 there is a free open guided tour for individual visitors, no registration required. For school classes, free guided tours (60 minutes, in Luxembourgish, French, English, German and Portuguese) are available, as are free visits outside opening hours from 9:00; book through the education team. |
