Museum Voorlinden

About the museum

Museum Voorlinden shows the collection of Joop van Caldenborgh, known as the Caldic Collectie and regarded as the largest private art collection in the Netherlands. Assembled since the early 1970s, it consists mainly of 20th-century painting, sculpture, collage and photography. The museum is funded solely by admissions, restaurant and shop and receives no subsidies, which is why the Museumkaart and the VriendenLoterij VIP card are not valid here.

Construction began in 2013, and the museum was opened on 10 September 2016 in the presence of King Willem-Alexander. The building was designed by Kraaijvanger Architects: an elongated structure with natural stone walls the colour of dune sand and a great deal of glass, so that in large parts one feels in the middle of nature. The galleries are lit by daylight; the building includes around twenty rooms, an auditorium, a library and an education studio. About a hundred metres away stands the country house of 1912, which formerly housed a training centre of the Dutch postal service and now houses the restaurant.

The programme follows a threefold structure of collection presentations, changing solo exhibitions and permanent site-specific works. The latter include Leandro Erlich's "Swimming Pool", Richard Serra's "Open Ended", a Skyspace by James Turrell and the towers by Anselm Kiefer on the grounds. The garden around the museum was designed by the landscape architect Piet Oudolf. The nearby Clingenbosch sculpture park is also part of the offer; during the summer season it is accessible only with a guided tour.

Highlights

• Permanent works such as Leandro Erlich's "Swimming Pool" and Richard Serra's "Open Ended"
• James Turrell's Skyspace with Twilight Experience
• Towers by Anselm Kiefer and garden by Piet Oudolf on the estate
• Beeldentuin Clingenbosch with almost 70 sculptures (guided tours in season)
• Stilte op sokken hour: a quiet, low-stimulus visit on weekend mornings

Permanent exhibition

• Highlights – Permanently displayed experiential works, mostly created for the museum, including Erlich's "Swimming Pool", Serra's "Open Ended", Turrell's Skyspace and Cattelan's miniature elevators.

Founded

2016

Operated by

Stichting Voorlinden

Admission & discounts

Museumkaart and VriendenLoterij VIP card are not valid. While a new exhibition is being installed, reduced prices apply (adults €15, young people €7.50, ICOM €5). Card payment only, no cash. Tickets online with time slot; visiting at the ticket desk is also possible.

Accessibility

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

Building largely on one level, special entrance for aids up to 90 cm wide; wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge (request by email at least two working days in advance, €50 cash deposit), disabled parking on P1. Induction loop in the auditorium. Some works have limited accessibility ("Swimming Pool" only from above, "Open Ended" with tight curves). Low-stimulus visit possible at weekends.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly

Free "Ik zie ik zie" card sets for children at the ticket desk, pushchairs allowed, high chairs in the restaurant. Children should not run or romp. In the balloon room installation (Martin Creed), children must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting there & parking

Access via the A44 or N14. From The Hague, the Hubertustunnel is closed until further notice; diversion via the N44 (Rijksstraatweg) or N14 (Noordelijke Randweg).

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Restaurant with terrace in the country house (daily 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., no reservations); in summer at weekends the "In 't groen" pavilion (11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). Museum shop accessible without a ticket. Unattended cloakroom, lockers free of charge; backpacks and bags larger than A4 are not allowed in the galleries.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Conferences in the country house or museum, corporate events, anniversaries and private dinners; enquiries to event@voorlinden.nl.

Plan your visit