Kunsthal KAdE

About the museum

The Kunsthal KAdE (the abbreviation stands for "Kunst aan de Eem") opened in Amersfoort on 1 May 2009. At first it used rooms in the building of the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed on Smallepad. In May 2014 it moved into the newly built Eemhuis on Eemplein, designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architects of Rotterdam, which brings together the Eemland Library, the Eemland Archive and "Scholen in de Kunst" under one roof.

The house deliberately has no collection of its own. This allows it to take up freely changing themes from modern and contemporary art, architecture, design and present-day visual culture, and also to show country presentations that look at the essence of a culture. The programme is complemented by guided tours, workshops, lectures and family activities; in the KAdEStudio, visitors can experiment and create for themselves.

The Kunsthal lies just outside the old town walls, behind the medieval Koppelpoort on the Eem. Alongside the exhibition area there is a café and a shop with art books, design and postcards, both accessible without an admission ticket. The operator is the Stichting Amersfoort in C, which also includes Museum Flehite, the Mondriaanhuis, the architecture centre FASadE and the Elleboogkerk. With the Elleboogkerk, the Kunsthal occasionally uses a second venue in the old town.

Highlights

• Changing exhibitions on modern and contemporary art, design and visual culture
• KAdEStudio for trying things out and making your own
• SUPERKUNST family trail and children's tours
• KAdECafé and KAdEShop accessible even without an admission ticket
• Eemhuis by Neutelings Riedijk Architects right by the Koppelpoort

Founded

2009

Operated by

Stichting Amersfoort in C

Director

Robbert Roos

Admission & discounts

The stated prices currently include an exhibition surcharge of €3. Free: VriendenLoterij VIP-Kaart, ICOM/AICA/press and Friends of KAdE. On a repeat visit the surcharge does not apply (tickets then only at the box office). Tickets are available at the box office and online.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Accessible for walkers and wheelchairs; a wheelchair can be reserved by phone. Museum stools for guests with walking difficulties. Assistance dogs and guide dogs are welcome if recognisable as such. For people with communication impairments, the Picto-Museumkaart is available at the box office. The accessible toilet is next to the KAdECafé.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

SUPERKUNST family trail, family and children's tours and the KAdEStudio for experimenting; school programmes from primary school age to university.

Getting there & parking

The Eemhuis is located in the Eemkwartier outside the old town walls, near the Koppelpoort. Bicycles can be parked nearby.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

KAdECafé (daily 9:30 am–5 pm, also without a ticket; terrace in summer) and KAdEShop (Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm) with art books, design and jewellery.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 150 guests.

Eemzaal next to the café: 75 seats during opening hours, 150 after closing; technology (projector, amplification) on request. The KAdECafé can be booked for private events outside opening hours.

Plan your visit