Mudam
Ideal: Ideal for modern art, architecture, and contemporary culture.
The museum that opened in 2006 was designed by I. M. Pei, who also created the Louvre's glass pyramid, and the building sits on the foundations of the 18th-century Fort Thüngen bastion. Pei incorporated the old ramparts into the design rather than demolishing them: the glass and limestone body follows the triangular trace drawn by the historic walls, so a fortress defines the building's plan. The collection focuses on contemporary art and exhibitions change often; the glass courtyard at the entrance is worth seeing on its own.
Quick facts
- Built
- 2006
- Opened
- 2006
- Architect
- I. M. Pei
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Did you know?
Why does the museum building look like this?
Designed by I. M. Pei, it sits on the foundations of the old Fort Thüngen. Rather than remove the original fortress walls, the architect shaped the building to their geometry.
What does the museum show?
The collection focuses on contemporary art since 1990 — painting, sculpture, photography, design and digital work together. Exhibitions change completely on a regular cycle.
What is the fort next door?
Fort Thüngen, known locally as the Three Acorns for its three towers. It contains a free museum on the history of Luxembourg's fortifications.
Why go?
- To see Luxembourg's contemporary art scene
- To experience modern architecture and the museum together
- To discover the cultural side outside the old town
Travel tip
Check current exhibitions before you go because the program changes frequently.
