Museums

Van Abbemuseum
One of the country’s foremost centers for modern and contemporary art. The collection includes Appel, Chagall, van Doesburg, Kandisky, Mondriaan and Picasso. Since an ambitious renovation which was completed in January 2003 the building itself is worth a visit: it’s daring architectural design caused a nationwide debate about design, drawing praise and criticism (and visitors!) from all corners of the country.

Philips first Incandescent Lamp Factory of 1891
Take a tour through the first and oldest Philips factory in the city center and relive the late nineteenth century in this unique industrial heritage setup.

Artificial Light in Art Centre 'Kunstlicht in de kunst'
A collection of paintings and sculptures themed around the concept “Artificial Light”. The museum is housed in the same historical building as the first Philips Incandescent Lamp factory. There are 600 pieces on permanent exhibition and regular temporary exhibitions which serve to illuminate the visitor with regard to the huge contribution artificial light has made to daily life, in the past and the present.

DAF Museum
DAF used to be the major Dutch automobile producer. On display here 120 historic trucks, rally cars and delivery vans.

Museum Kempenland
Paintings, photography and sculptures from the 19th and 20th century which convey the cultural history of Eindhoven and the region.

Historic Open Air Museum
A recreation of the medieval city “Endehoven” and it’s Iron Age predecessor. People in prehistoric and medieval clothing carry out the daily rituals and work typical for the age period. Watch out for loose domesticated farm animals and participate in fun activities.

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