Groninger Museum, Groningen

Many individuals see the abstract and post-modernist Groninger Museum as a piece of art in its own right. Aside from its humorous appearance, the building houses a large collection of art, fashion, photography, and design. There are three primary pavilions: a silver cylinder building built by Philippe Starck, a yellow tower created by Alessandro Mendini, and a pale blue deconstructivist space designed by Coop Himmelbau. The permanent display at the museum has a world-renowned collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain as well as paintings by the local Groningen artist group, De Ploeg. Meanwhile, its temporary exhibitions have previously paid tribute to David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Nordic art, and Cuban art. The museum receives over 200,000 visitors every year, making it the most popular in Groningen.

The Groninger Museum was founded in 1874 and moved to its current location on the Praediniussingel twenty years later, in 1894. The heirs of the Menkemaborg's last residents bequeathed the historic home to the Groninger Museum in 1921. The museum's present structure was completed in 1994.

Location: Museumeiland 1, Groningen 9711 ME

Website: groningermuseum.nl