Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum. The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum location is only 20 km from Bratislava, close to the borders of the three states of Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. Just its location by the Danube and a walk in the park are worth a visit.

Danubiana Museum was founded in 2000 by Dutch art collector and supporter Gerard Meulensteen from Eindhoven and Slovak gallerist Vincent Polakovič.

Since then, Danubiana has welcomed in her premises the works of the most important art personalities not only of European but also of world art. Joan Miró, Sam Francis, Karel Appel, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Lucebert, Walasse Ting, Antoni Clavé, Martín Chirino, Markus Prachensky, Ilona Kesserü Ilona, ​​Jozef Jankovič, Rudolf Sikora, Vladimír Kompánek, Miroslav Cipár, Vladimír Popovič etc.

You could see the work of these world-famous artists in the Danubiana Museum, as well as King JV Juan Carlos I of Spain and his wife Sofia did, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Sonja of Norway, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Mona of Oman and many other cultural and social figures. .

For art lovers, we certainly don’t have to present this museum of modern art, but we also highly recommend it to others, because this place is really magical. The atmosphere here is literally relaxing. The minimalist environment of the museum building with exhibited works is in perfect harmony.

HOW TO GET TO DANUBIANA?

By car from the center of Bratislava, the journey takes 25 minutes and by bus still comfortable 35 minutes from the Nové SND bus stop located in the city center.

IS DANUBIANA SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?

Definitely yes. If you have children, do not hesitate to take them with you, they will be just as excited about this place as you. In addition, the large park will allow them enough exercise.

DANUBIANA OPENING HOURS?

Danubiana is open daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00, and if you want it more for yourself (meaning fewer people), we recommend coming till afternoon.

ADMISSION:

Children under 6 years of age are free, seniors and students 6 €, adults without discount 12 €.

IS DANUBIANA DOG FRIENDLY?

Yes, however, your dog must be on the leash the whole time.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE A BOAT TO DANUBIANA FROM BRATISLAVA CITY CENTER?

Yes. You can get to Danubiana by riverboat from Bratislava’s personal port and thus make your visit even more special.

In conclusion, for those who do not talk much about modern art, we have a list of the most famous exhibitors whose if you start googled them, you will have at least a brief idea of ​​what journey to the land of fantasy awaits you at this place. Since their opening in 2000, the examples are Joan Miró, Sam Francis, Karel Appel, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Lucebert, Walasse Ting, Antoni Clavé, Martín Chirino, Markus Prachensky, Ilona Kesserü Ilona, ​​Jozef Jankovič, Rudolf Sikora, Vladimír Kompánek, Miroslav Cipár, Vladimír Popovič and others, and from the sculptural scene, personalities such as El Lissitzky, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Jim Dine, Hans van de Bovenkamp, ​​Jozef Jankovič, Arman, JC Farhi, Vladimír Kompánek, Rudolf Uher.

In the Danubiana Museum you can enjoy art, beautiful views, walks and good coffee. A part of the roof of Danubiana is also open to the public, which houses other exhibitions and offers a magnificent view of the vast Danube and Bratislava.

Location: Bratislava-Cunovo, Slovakia

Opening hours:

Every day except Monday
Start: from 10:00 to 18:00

Admission:

Adults – 12 €
Family (2 adults and 2 children/students) – 25 €
Pensioners (over 62) – 6 €
Students – 6 €
Children (under 6) – Free
Members of the Danubiana Club – Free
Guided tour – 100 €
Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

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