Museum Villa
Private museum for contemporary art in the former engineer's house of the Westergasfabriek, where each room belongs to an artist.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Museum Villa opened on September 13, 2025 as a private art museum on the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam West. It is housed in the listed engineer's house of the former gasworks, which once served architect Isaac Gosschalk as his residence.
The house has no permanent collection. Instead, contemporary artists design the building: twelve rooms each become a separate installation or work, meant to have an immediate effect without prior knowledge or lengthy explanations. The works are often colorful, playful and large-scale, relying on sensory experiences with light, sound and sculpture.
The concept places the visitor's experience at the center. Dutch media have described it as a house in which every artist gets a room of their own.
Highlights
- Former engineer's house of the Westergasfabriek (Rijksmonument)
- Twelve rooms, each designed by an artist
- Playful, immersive art to touch and experience
- Audio guide and children's scavenger hunt included in the ticket
- Founded
- 2025
- Director
- Adam Nillissen, Bas Koopmans, Cas Boland
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €17.50 |
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| Reduced | €9Young people aged 13–17 and Museumkaart holders |
| Children & teens | €9free up to age 12 · Children aged 0 to 12 free; young people aged 13 to 17: €9 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Accompanying persons are free. |
| Students & apprentices | €14Students and holders of the I amsterdam City Card |
| CJP holders | €10 |
| Museumkaart holders | €9 |
Free for children up to 12 years, Stadspas and ICOM card holders, and accompanying persons. Tickets with a time slot are booked online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- 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
The house can only be reached via a staircase and is therefore not accessible by wheelchair, rollator or stroller; benches are available for seating. Pets are not allowed, except assistance dogs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Stroller-friendly: not available
Children up to 12 years enter free and receive a scavenger hunt; strollers are not possible because of the stairs.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Lockers
Large bags and luggage are not allowed; they can be stored in lockers or, free of charge, at the neighboring Conscious Hotel.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Admission includes an audio guide; tickets are booked with a time slot. Access is via the stairs; the ticket is shown at the counter. |
