Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

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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  • markp229e2
    Washington DC, District of Columbia137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rewarding artwork!
    October 12, 2023. Excellent experience! The art museum prepares a variety modern art. The artwork can be paintings, sculptures and objects. I encourage everyone to visit the museum and absorb the surroundings. The art museum resides along the Danube River. The view from the windows reflects peace and tranquility. The cafe is beautiful. It offers a wide variety of pastries, coffee and candies. The candies are delicious! The bus ride from the city center lasts approximately 58 minutes. A taxi or car service from the city center would need approximately 30 minutes to reach the art museum. The transit to the art museum is well worth the experience. My experience lasted 1.5 hours.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 October 2023
  • Christos T
    Athens, Greece14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gret experience
    Great museum with a very interesting permanent exhibition. Parts of the walls are glass, so you can see the river from inside the building. Both indoors and outdoors exhibitions are lovely. Easy parking, very nice cafe. When sunny, enjoy a coffee break outside. You should spend at least one and a half hour to see the whole exhibition.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 December 2023
  • Rachel G
    London, United Kingdom6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Slovakian art & sculptures
    Really lovely little gallery in Bratislava showing modern Slovakian art. Cheap and well worth a visit. I hadn't heard of it before but it is in the old town and nice to get away from the liveliness of all the bars!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 14 May 2024
  • BacardiMan66
    Marple, United Kingdom483 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great art, Shane about the cafe
    Amazing sculptures with art which will suit all tastes. I am not an art lover but it was worth the 40min bus ride (number 90) from bratislava thru the villages and countryside. We planned to grab lunch at the cafe, but they sold nothing for lunch, just cake and nuts, most annoying. Highly recommended though.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 May 2024
  • Scotswoman24
    54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning!
    Intriguing exhibitions, beautiful location, wonderful views. Eclectic mix of paintings and sculptures... great value for the entrance fee. Enjoyed coffee and cakes. Lots of seats out of doors from which to enjoy the landscape. Staff very helpful.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 July 2024
  • Lisa B
    Montclair, New Jersey52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go !
    Go ! We had a fabulous experience at the museum and urge anyone with an interest in contemporary art to take the short trip to the Danubiana. The space is large and airy with expansive windows looking out on the Danube and the museum’s sculpture gardens. The art is primarily from Bratislava artists and is colorful and energetic. Unfortunately, we visited on a rainy day and could not walk outside to view the sculpture garden though we could view parts of it from the windows. The staff were helpful and kind. In many ways this museum reminded me of the Louisiana outside of Copenhagen.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 September 2024
  • Owner Kludsky Entertainment
    New York City, New York319 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    International level
    I really liked the whole experience. I liked the area where the exhibition is located and I think it's a good idea on how to present art. There is a restaurant near by. It's a nice place for a walk or just to enjoy yall's time outdoors.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled on business
    Written 21 September 2024
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Biljana KK
Bratislava, Slovakia44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Family
Danubiana blew me away! Very cool place, amazing art and awesome views on Danube. The outside part of the gallery is so serene and peaceful, so try to visit when it is not raining so you can enjoy this part of Danubiana as well. From the art, look for Kiro Urdin’s Planetarium, it is an amazing project (not that there is a big chance you will miss it, as it is the biggest exhibited piece 😉).
Written 19 June 2020
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LeKj
55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Annie P
Hollywood, FL515 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
What a treat! This museum is an experience rather than just something to "view". The whole setting is amazing and worth the Uber ride for sure! What a great story of how it evolved, and the permanent installations as well as the temporary exhibits were incredible. What a venue, and the sculpture garden was the icing on the cake . The cafe actually had some of the finest pastries we had in our five days in Bratislava, and the gift shop is nicely curated. The ferry on the weekend would have been our choice of arrival but we went on a weekday. Highly recommend spending an afternoon here.
Written 22 September 2023
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markp229e2
Washington DC, DC137 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
October 12, 2023. Excellent experience! The art museum prepares a variety modern art. The artwork can be paintings, sculptures and objects. I encourage everyone to visit the museum and absorb the surroundings.

The art museum resides along the Danube River. The view from the windows reflects peace and tranquility.

The cafe is beautiful. It offers a wide variety of pastries, coffee and candies. The candies are delicious!

The bus ride from the city center lasts approximately 58 minutes. A taxi or car service from the city center would need approximately 30 minutes to reach the art museum. The transit to the art museum is well worth the experience.

My experience lasted 1.5 hours.
Written 12 October 2023
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Lisa B
Montclair, NJ52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
Go ! We had a fabulous experience at the museum and urge anyone with an interest in contemporary art to take the short trip to the Danubiana. The space is large and airy with expansive windows looking out on the Danube and the museum’s sculpture gardens. The art is primarily from Bratislava artists and is colorful and energetic. Unfortunately, we visited on a rainy day and could not walk outside to view the sculpture garden though we could view parts of it from the windows. The staff were helpful and kind. In many ways this museum reminded me of the Louisiana outside of Copenhagen.
Written 15 September 2024
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m4tush
Kosice Region, Slovakia22 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 31 May 2021
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Christos T
Athens, Greece14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Great museum with a very interesting permanent exhibition. Parts of the walls are glass, so you can see the river from inside the building. Both indoors and outdoors exhibitions are lovely. Easy parking, very nice cafe. When sunny, enjoy a coffee break outside. You should spend at least one and a half hour to see the whole exhibition.
Written 5 December 2023
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Francesca
Dubai, United Arab Emirates39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Giorgio T
Mira, Italy62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Contemporary art exhibition on an offshoot in the middle of the Danube where it widens dramatically. The structure with large windows is practically immersed in the river park. Although not an Expert in modern art I found the works very interesting and engaging thanks to such a particular setting. Exposure also continues outside along the banks. There is also a nice bar and a panoramic terrace. Low entrance fee, including free parking but with very high quality. We spent an hour pleasantly relaxed and intrigued. Bravo!
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Written 31 August 2024
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BacardiMan66
Marple, UK483 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Amazing sculptures with art which will suit all tastes. I am not an art lover but it was worth the 40min bus ride (number 90) from bratislava thru the villages and countryside. We planned to grab lunch at the cafe, but they sold nothing for lunch, just cake and nuts, most annoying. Highly recommended though.
Written 15 May 2024
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