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Groningen, Netherlands

Groninger Museum

A postmodern pavilion floating in the canal, as colourful inside as out.

Groninger Museum
Groninger Museum. Photo: Henry Verhorst

Designed by Alessandro Mendini with Philippe Starck and Coop Himmelb(l)au, the building refuses to behave. Inside: regional history, applied art, and a programme that swings from fashion to contemporary photography.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • The Mendini building
  • Applied art collection
  • Bold temporary exhibitions

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