Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
4.5
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
About
One of the most romatic modern art museums in Europe- the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum- is located less than 20 km south of Bratislava. It was founded by the Dutch collector and patron of the arts Gerard Meulensteen and the Slovak gallerist Vincent Polakovič. Since its opening in 2000, the museum has arranged numerous exhibitions of leading figures of the Slovak, European and world art scene, including Karel Appel, Sam Francis, Miroslav Cipár, Markus Prachensky, Ilona Keserü Ilona, Rudolf Sikora, Martín Chirino, Vladimír Popovič and other artists. The museum has attracted thousands of Slovak and foreign visitors as well as royal visits and leading political, social and above all cultural figures. Its unique location bordering on three countries, and sensitive integration with the surrounding nature and the River Danube provide visitors extraordinary views of exhibited artworks and of the flora and fauna unique to the peninsula of art in every season of the year. The adjoining sculpture park features the Works of a number of artists, among them El Lissitzky, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Jim Dine, Hans van de Bovenkamp, Jozef Jankovič, Arman, Jean- Claude Farhi, Vladimír Kompánek and Rudolf Uher. A magnificent view of Bratislava and the mighty Danube offer unforgettable experiences at sunset. After the completion of the extension, supported by the Government of the Slovak Republic, the museum is a new symbol of modern Bratislava, recommended by prestigious world guide books and social networking websites. See you by the River Danube, friends!
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Hanna Martynenko
Nijmegen, The Netherlands4 contributions
Apr 2023
Highly recommended during the stay in Bratislava! The efficient commuting route, convenient and well-thought building plan and heavenly tasty cafeteria menu!
Written 10 April 2023
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howardj1983
Manchester, UK7 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We were staying in Bratislava old town for a few days. We took a Bolt taxi to the gallery (19€). We had a great time, one of the highlights of the trip. Really well hung gallery with varied exhibits. A mix of painting, form, photography and prints. The location alone is well worth visiting. We had coffee and cake in the cafe which is also superb. We returned via taxi, although we did pass the number 90 bus very close to the gallery.
Written 16 February 2023
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David Mark A
Bali, Indonesia30 contributions
Dec 2022
With two days in Bratislava we had a couple of hours to call in here. Didn't regret the choice. Simple 30 minute bus ride out of the city centre - the location it in in the city zone so the ticket is really cheap - which affords opportunities to see the surrounding area - interesting castle en route too. Nicely set on the Danube with art both inside and outside. Varied quality pieces to satisfy all tastes and generate discussion BUT the building design is as equally impressive.
Only disappointment for me, was the missed opportunity for a wholesome brunch menu instead of deserts, in the cafe. A nice vegetable soup with fresh breads would have gone down well on a winter morning. But still plenty of time to get back to the centre for lunch after a two hour visit.
Only disappointment for me, was the missed opportunity for a wholesome brunch menu instead of deserts, in the cafe. A nice vegetable soup with fresh breads would have gone down well on a winter morning. But still plenty of time to get back to the centre for lunch after a two hour visit.
Written 24 December 2022
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Francesca
Dubai, United Arab Emirates40 contributions
Aug 2022
I got a taxi there and a bus back, visiting this gallery that's next to Hungary and the bus ride skirts the Austrian border. The gallery itself is fascinating, as it's the park, and I loved stopping, sitting and watching the Danube. There's a cafe where you're completely ignored until you have a hissy fit but the coffee was nice (didn't try the cakes which looked superb).
Written 13 September 2022
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SvenD
Vienna, Austria5 contributions
Aug 2022
Extraordinary place of contemporary art in a beautiful building. Hard to say what we liked more - the art, the building or the stunning place at the river Danube peninsula. Really worth to visit.
Written 4 August 2022
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LeKj
40 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Very nice collection of contemporary art in a beautiful building and stunning location. The permanent collection is not exceptional but certainly worth a trip from Bratislava, and I really liked the temporary exhibition of Viktor Freso. The museum is financed by the Dutch tech businessman and art collector Gerard Meulensteen.
Written 8 August 2021
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m4tush
Kosice Region, Slovakia19 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We ordered two flat white coffees and the waiter served us doppio with a milk claiming the froth suppose to be flat. But there was no forth at all, only cream. He admitted that barista thought him so (probably just recently) and it’s definitely as it suppose to be. I didn’t push it to return both coffees as I wanted to enjoy gallery and not argue with an idiot waiter. Of course they didn’t have a problem to charge us 6,8€ for 2 double espresso with a milk. If you want to charge top price, learn how to prepare it in a top quality. Typical Slovak crappy service.
Venue it self is nice, only spoiled with a low quality barista services and overpriced drinks.
Venue it self is nice, only spoiled with a low quality barista services and overpriced drinks.
Written 31 May 2021
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Frantisek F
Bratislava, Slovakia9 contributions
Aug 2020
Danubiana is really a special gallery - the greatest in Bratislava. Located on a peninsula of Danube, reachable by SpeedBoats.sk, it features astonishing exterior and interior exhibitions. Recommended.
Written 7 October 2020
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Traveler-bask
Bratislava, Slovakia6 contributions
Sep 2020
Very nice gallery in a beautiful environment with absolutely misunderstood and untapped potential.
The gallery is located on the popular Bratislava-Gabcikovo cycle path, in the summer full of cyclists and skaters until dark. Management has been successfully ignoring this fact for years and even taking action against these potential visitors.
I will start with the opening hours, which were already limited from 19:00 to 18:00 at two years ago for incomprehensible reasons. In the summer season, at least 20:00 would be required.
Furthermore, it is the height of the one-time entrance fee, which turns countless random visitors right at the entrance.
There is only one small bicycle stand in the large parking lot in front of the building, absolutely unsuitable for mountain bikes. I don't understand if a sufficient number of proper stands, where the bike can also be locked, is an unmanageable investment.
At the end of the gallery, there is (was) a café with a terrace with free access to the outdoor area of the gallery. They didn't even open it this year. This is complete nonsense, to close the main object for which visitors come here and which they have always looked forward to. Giving visitors the whole area the only opportunity to refresh themselves, the gallery probably does not consider important. The gallery is probably not interested in economics either.
Recommendations for next season:
- Install enough proper bicycle stands / up to the height of the belt, with wide partitions /
- Change the opening hours in the summer season until 20:00
- Open the café and finally allow card payments in it (another nonsense encountered by visitors)
- Allow alternative entry, cyclists and skaters only to the outdoor area and café - free of charge, or for a low entrance fee, in which they will have, for example, 1 coffee or soft drink.
The gallery is located on the popular Bratislava-Gabcikovo cycle path, in the summer full of cyclists and skaters until dark. Management has been successfully ignoring this fact for years and even taking action against these potential visitors.
I will start with the opening hours, which were already limited from 19:00 to 18:00 at two years ago for incomprehensible reasons. In the summer season, at least 20:00 would be required.
Furthermore, it is the height of the one-time entrance fee, which turns countless random visitors right at the entrance.
There is only one small bicycle stand in the large parking lot in front of the building, absolutely unsuitable for mountain bikes. I don't understand if a sufficient number of proper stands, where the bike can also be locked, is an unmanageable investment.
At the end of the gallery, there is (was) a café with a terrace with free access to the outdoor area of the gallery. They didn't even open it this year. This is complete nonsense, to close the main object for which visitors come here and which they have always looked forward to. Giving visitors the whole area the only opportunity to refresh themselves, the gallery probably does not consider important. The gallery is probably not interested in economics either.
Recommendations for next season:
- Install enough proper bicycle stands / up to the height of the belt, with wide partitions /
- Change the opening hours in the summer season until 20:00
- Open the café and finally allow card payments in it (another nonsense encountered by visitors)
- Allow alternative entry, cyclists and skaters only to the outdoor area and café - free of charge, or for a low entrance fee, in which they will have, for example, 1 coffee or soft drink.
Written 26 September 2020
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smallhausen1
Bratislava, Slovakia1,810 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
At the beginning, nobody understood why gallery was opened on such renote place. But it was a very good choice. Nice views fro gallery and contemplative place make it a right place to see when having a free half day.
Pros:
- very original concept
- interesting exhibitions
- not too overcrowded
Cons:
- as i mentioned, bit far from the downtown
Pros:
- very original concept
- interesting exhibitions
- not too overcrowded
Cons:
- as i mentioned, bit far from the downtown
Written 2 July 2020
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2delfina
Ljubljana, Slovenia51 contributions
Hi. Are dogs allowed at the park part of the museum? We want to visit the inside, without the dogs of course, but also would like to go for a walk and coffee in the park. Thank you in advance and have a great day.
Harald Preyer
Vienna, Austria56 contributions
Yes.
jakobinarina
Belgrade, Serbia21 contributions
Hi how to come here with public transportation from bratislava center
JanaB
Abu Dhabi
Hi,
transportation to Danubiana is possible by public bus number 90.
You can find the details on our website under the contacts/ transportation/
Best regards
MIGUELANGEL66
Seville, Spain14 contributions
Hola a todos. Querría saber si el parque del museo está sujeto al mismo horario y precios o es de visita libre
Traveler-bask
Bratislava, Slovakia6 contributions
Hola, el parque es acesible solo con billete a galeria para 10 €. Es tonteria... este ano no abren cafeteria, otra tonteria :(
Avtoturist
Keila, Estonia
Мы путешествуем с маленькими воспитанными собачками. Нас пустят в музей, парк?
victoriapq
2 contributions
Hola, donde se cogen los barcos para llegar al museo desde Bratislava?¿
Gracias
Gamdschi
Frankfurt, Germany11 contributions
The company is called blue danube Tours. Tickets need to be booked in advance online or at their office
Catherine C
1 contribution
I need information about a few of the pieces. What are they called? Who did them? The Pink sculpture outside. The Colorful Faces sculpture outside, the 3 bodies on the blue triangle ladder, the 6 or so red pieces that look like they are made of string, the blue "string ball". And inside the museum, the orange tube that has the paper boats at the bottom, the silver balls in the green gel, and 2 other paintings. Anyone have info on these pieces? My daughter is studying Slovakia for a school project and has recreated some of the museum. She wants to have info on what they are called. Thanks so much!!!
Veronika P
Bratislava, Slovakia
Hello Catherine,
I will try to answer your questions, hoping I got the artworks you described right.
I will write you the name of the author, his nationality in () and the title.
Sculptures in the park:
The pink sculpture: Rotraud Klein-Moquay (FR) - Music Note Violet
The colorful faces: Billio Nic (BE) - Smiling Faces
The blue triangle ladder: Jozef Jankovič (SK) - Limited Space
8 red pieces: Xénia Hoffmeisterová (SK) - Sea Weeds
Blue string ball: Tamás Korosényi (HU) - My Mind is Running
Interior:
The orange tube: it is just an installation made for that space, not an actual artwork
Silver balls in a green gel: Couuld you specify, where exactly it was? what was around it? Is it a painting/sculpture?
Greetings from Danubiana,
Veronika
Catherine C
1 contribution
My daughter is doing a school project about this Art Museum. We are trying to find out the names of some of the works of art. Do you know how I can get that information? Thank you so much!-Cathy
Tommy Sussex
lydiate0834 contributions
Hi Cathy most of the information on the artists displaying at the Gallery are detailed on the museum website It has basic information i am sorry I am travelling at the moment otherwise I could consult a book I have on the museum and provide more info
Also if your daughter wants to get a good feel of the place I did a few blogs on you tube one of them is. Called
Tom e travels a windy walk around the sculpture park
Just key that into the you tube search engine. Hope your daughter does well it’s a great choice for a school project
stefandreadis
Komotini, Greece1 contribution
Is there a parking lot? If yes, how much does it cost?
Veronika P
Bratislava, Slovakia
Hello! Yes, we have a monitored parking lot in front of the Danubiana museum. The access is through a ramp, you will get a white card on the way inside, which you will validate at our reception on your way out. The parking lot for our visitors is FREE. There is also another parking lot just across the street, which is just few steps from our museum.
Kind regards,
The Danubiana Team.
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