Museum Slager

About the museum

The museum goes back to the P.M. Slager Foundation, established in 1968 by Suze Bergé-Slager and her husband Hein Bergé to make the work of the painting members of the Slager family publicly accessible. The couple had lived since 1959 in a house on the Choorstraat, which gradually filled with family paintings. The Slager family never lived in the museum buildings themselves.

The ground floor of the former insurance building, later a library, was converted after its acquisition in 1975, and the museum opened on 23 April 1976, the 100th birthday of the painter Frans Slager. In 1978 Hein Bergé bought the neighbouring houses, the extension opened in 1987; the last major renovation followed in 2010. Since 2005 the museum has been listed in the Dutch museum register.

The collection comprises paintings, watercolours, pastels, drawings and etchings by eight painters in three generations between 1861 and 1994, from the founder Piet Slager Sr. via his children and daughters-in-law to his grandson Tom Slager. It shows cityscapes of old 's-Hertogenbosch, landscapes, still lifes and portraits, and at the same time gives an impression of the cultural life of the city between 1840 and the end of the 20th century. This is complemented by furniture and objects from family ownership as well as guest exhibitions by other artists.

Highlights

• Works by eight painters from three generations of the Slager family
• Cityscapes and landscapes from 's-Hertogenbosch and Brabant
• Rooms with furniture and objects from family ownership
• Permanent exhibition rehung thematically every three years
• Coffee or tea included in the admission price

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung Familie Slager – Works by the eight painting family members from three generations, thematically rearranged every three years.

Founded

1976

Operated by

Stichting P.M. Slager

Director

Thomas Vriens

Admission & discounts

A cup of coffee or tea is included in the admission. Free with Museumkaart, Bossche Pas and ICOM card.

Accessibility

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

The museum is accessible to wheelchair users; the higher part of the building can only be reached via a detour. Accessible toilet on the ground floor.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Two treasure hunts with a drawing task, one for children up to about 8 years and one for children from 8 who can read; regular children's days and workshops.

Getting there & parking

The museum is a few steps from the Sint-Janskathedraal, Choorstraat 8.

Amenities & dining

Coffee or tea is included in the admission price.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 60 guests.

Some exhibition rooms can be rented outside opening hours for book presentations, receptions and client events; a guided tour of the exhibition is always part of the programme. Enquiries to the museum coordination (info@museumslager.nl).

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