Musiom

About the museum

Musiom is a small, independent museum of contemporary art in Amersfoort. The Musiom foundation was established on 31 May 2018; since 2018 the museum has been housed in its present building on the Stadsring following a thorough renovation. The name derives from the Old Latin form of the word “Muses”.

The building consists of two connected parts in the protected city area: a church of 1913, originally Mennonite, and a modernist association building of 1964. Over time the complex served, among other things, as a Remonstrant and Orthodox church, as the parish hall of a Pentecostal congregation, as an office and finally as a residence before becoming a museum.

The museum shows art by a generation of artists born around the 1950s who have been known nationally and internationally since the 1980s. Unlike most museums, it initially had no collection; it came about through contributions from the participating artists or their heirs and through private donations. On view are painting and sculpture, both abstract and figurative, plus three themed exhibitions a year. More than twenty artists are affiliated, and participation is by invitation only. Volunteers guide visitors through the house, a gallery on the first floor sells works by the participating artists, and sculpture is on display in the sculpture garden all year round.

Highlights

• Collection of contemporary Dutch art by the generation born around 1950
• Sculpture garden with terrace, accessible all year
• Three themed exhibitions a year
• Studio of the artist couple vanhorck and Anita Duijf, usually visitable with an escort
• Museum gallery with works for sale

Founded

2018

Operated by

Stichting Musiom

Admission & discounts

Free with Museumkaart; likewise for Friends of Musiom. Introductory tour (last Saturday of the month) free in addition to admission.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• 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

The temporary exhibition area on the ground floor and the sculpture garden are accessible by wheelchair or walker, with a step-free main entrance. No adapted toilet, no portable stools (plenty of seating). Disabled parking space next to the entrance (please call in advance) and a drop-off spot directly in front of the building. Low-stimulus openings (sensory-friendly) nine times a year with a maximum of 8 visitors, quiet room.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Children's treasure hunt: using a picture list, children look for particular artworks in the house and receive a small do-it-yourself reward at the end.

Getting there & parking

Bicycles can be left unattended next to the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available

Museum café with coffee and tea, library and films on screen; terrace in the sculpture garden in good weather. Gallery with art for sale on the first floor.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 40 guests.

Meetings for up to 8 people with screen and catering, corporate events for up to about 40 people with an optional supporting programme (museum tour, artist talk, tasting); rooms can be rented in sections by time of day.

Plan your visit