LAM museum

About the museum

The LAM (Lisser Art Museum) opened in early 2019 on the Keukenhof estate, opposite the famous flower park. The building and collection were financed by the VandenBroek Foundation, founded by Jan van den Broek, former director of the Dirk supermarket chain. The museum is privately run and receives no government funding.

All the works revolve around everyday things such as eating, drinking and shopping; the museum describes its collection as the largest food art collection in the world. On display are sculptures, installations, paintings, sound art and digital art.

The building, designed by the architect Arie Korbee, seems to float among the treetops; a public footpath runs right through it and offers a view of the art as if through a shop window. Instead of attendants there are "Kijkcoaches" (looking coaches) in every hall, who give tips on looking closely and listen to visitors. To avoid crowding, only tickets with a fixed start time are available, and the price follows the principle "You decide who pays": a regular ticket sponsors the art, while a sponsored ticket is free.

Highlights

• By its own account the largest food art collection in the world
• Architecture by Arie Korbee with a public footpath through the museum
• Kijkcoaches instead of attendants in every hall
• Artworks by David Shrigley, Miles Aldridge, Merijn Bolink and Susan Philipsz, among others
• Sponsored free tickets for all visitors

Permanent exhibition

• Sammlung zu Essen, Trinken und Einkaufen – Sculptures, installations, paintings, sound art and digital art look at everyday themes such as food, consumption and shopping.

Founded

2019

Operated by

VandenBroek Foundation

Admission & discounts

Two rates: a regular ticket sponsors the art, a sponsored ticket is free. The Museumkaart, ICOM card and VIP card of the VriendenLoterij are not valid. Tickets can be rebooked free of charge up to 24 hours before the visit; gift vouchers are also available.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

All halls can be reached by lift. Two loan wheelchairs that can also be used as walkers; call or email in advance to be sure of availability. Assistance dogs are welcome, other dogs are not.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum describes itself as suitable for small, mixed groups such as families; there is, among other things, a Junior Kijkcoach day and school programmes.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available
• Coat check
• Lockers

No catering in the museum; the restaurant De Hofboerderij is about 75 metres away on the Keukenhof estate. There is a public cloakroom and lockers with a self-chosen combination code.

Events & venue rental

As far as we know, the museum does not rent out spaces for external events.

The museum halls cannot be hired, and there are no other rooms such as meeting rooms.

Plan your visit