MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum)
On Gingerguide's self-guided Luxembourg City audio tour, MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum) is a stop worth about ~90 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type museum
- Suggested visit ~90 min
- Luxembourg City Luxembourg City guide
About MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum)
Luxembourg's contemporary art museum designed by I.M. Pei, built around the ruins of Fort Thüngen, presenting international contemporary art in a remarkable architectural setting.
MUDAM, the Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, is Luxembourg's national contemporary art museum, designed by the legendary architect I.M. Pei and opened in 2006. The building is built around and incorporating the restored ruins of Fort Thüngen, an 18th-century Vauban-style fortification that formed part of Luxembourg's extensive military defences. Pei's glass and steel construction rises from the old stone bastions, creating a dialogue between the historical and the contemporary that is one of the most successful architectural gestures in Luxembourg. The museum's programme covers contemporary art in all media, with a particular focus on work by emerging and established international artists. The permanent collection includes works by major figures in contemporary art, and the temporary exhibition programme brings significant international shows to Luxembourg.
Did you know? MUDAM was designed by I.M. Pei, the architect of the Louvre glass pyramid, and incorporates the ruins of the 18th-century Fort Thüngen as part of its structure.
How much time do you need at MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum)?
Around ~90 min works well for MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum) — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum)?
Yes — MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum) made the cut as one of 15 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Luxembourg City. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
Nearby stops in Luxembourg City
Hear the story of MUDAM (Contemporary Art Museum)
Preview the Luxembourg City tour free in the Gingerguide app.