Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
4.5
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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- markp229e2Washington DC, District of Columbia137 contributionsRewarding 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 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 October 2023
- Christos TAthens, Greece14 contributionsGret experienceGreat 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 December 2023
- Rachel GLondon, United Kingdom6 contributionsSlovakian art & sculpturesReally 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 2024Travelled soloWritten 14 May 2024
- BacardiMan66Marple, United Kingdom484 contributionsGreat art, Shane about the cafeAmazing 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 May 2024
- Scotswoman2454 contributionsStunning!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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 30 July 2024
- Lisa BMontclair, New Jersey52 contributionsGo !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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 September 2024
- Owner Kludsky EntertainmentNew York City, New York378 contributionsInternational levelI 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 2024Travelled on businessWritten 21 September 2024
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kosmo22
Hometown, IL298 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Great place. If you are interested in temporary art, you should visit the Meulensteen ART Museum. There is a lot to see and the views from the museum as well as the building itself are worth a visit. Children will also enjoy it.
Written 1 November 2023
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Owner Kludsky Entertainment
New York City, NY378 contributions
Sept 2024 • Business
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.
Written 21 September 2024
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Rikki G
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Nov 2023 • Couples
One of the best museums of modern art combined with breathtaking architecture. The way the works are hung, the view and the interplay between the works of art and the Danube are fantastic. The sculpture garden with its flowing transition into the water, the roof landscape is simply magnificent. And be sure to plan a break in the art café.
Written 8 November 2023
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Wayne g
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May 2024 • Couples
The location is great and the art was 'challenging ' when we visited. I would have scored higher if the gallery hadn't been taken over by a BMW sales campaign. The cars across every area were s distraction from what should have been the centre of attention the art. This is not corporate sponsorship it is corporate takeover. Left me very disappointed.
Written 31 May 2024
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charpin
Saint-Genis-Laval, France927 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Excellent for lovers of contemporary art. For others, this museum is a pleasure to visit on the one hand because the exhibition is varied, on the other hand the outdoor exhibition is beautiful, do not hesitate to explore the garden, viewpoint over the Danube extraordinary and go to the terrace, it’s super nice. Quality welcome, the cafeteria is very good.
Written 21 September 2023
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PKORLI
Munich, Germany124 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
On a fine weather day, an extremely rewarding excursion destination!
On a small Danube peninsula, the Museum of Modern Art is located in a charming sculpture garden.
The artworks are beautifully presented, the selection is so interesting and humorous.
An unconditional recommendation for beginners, children and people who have not yet developed modern art.
After enjoying the art, treat yourself to an aperol or coffee outdoors.
Now one of my favorite museums.
On a small Danube peninsula, the Museum of Modern Art is located in a charming sculpture garden.
The artworks are beautifully presented, the selection is so interesting and humorous.
An unconditional recommendation for beginners, children and people who have not yet developed modern art.
After enjoying the art, treat yourself to an aperol or coffee outdoors.
Now one of my favorite museums.
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Written 24 November 2024
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FIGON
Ronchi dei Legionari557 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The Danube Meulensteen Art Museum site about 20 kilometers south of Bratislava enjoys a beautiful location, an island in the middle of the Danube. It collects works of art predominately by Slovak artists but also temporary exhibitions of artists of European and world fame. It's definitely worth a stop.
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Written 19 October 2024
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much1972
Vienna, Austria201 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
A really nice mordern museum with sculpture garden south of Bratislava. The location right on the Danube is a bit remote and travelling by car was kind of adventurous. Parking is available on site. We also visited the cafe and relaxed on the wooden loungers right by the water. The museum is highly recommended for a day trip. Admission 10,-- Euro
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Written 8 July 2024
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howardj1983
Manchester, UK23 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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timeafw
Budapest, Hungary34 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Must see, worth a trip even just for the museum and its surrounding! I have been to many museums in Europe, and this was a very nice experience. Do not expect really big international artists, but you will not miss it at all! I would say 2-3 hours if worth to spend here and it is good to go in nice weather, you will be amazed!
Written 6 June 2023
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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.
Written 26 October 2019
Hi how to come here with public transportation from bratislava center
Written 13 June 2019
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
Written 14 June 2019
Hola a todos. Querría saber si el parque del museo está sujeto al mismo horario y precios o es de visita libre
Written 21 August 2018
Hola, el parque es acesible solo con billete a galeria para 10 €. Es tonteria... este ano no abren cafeteria, otra tonteria :(
Written 26 September 2020
Avtoturist
Keila, Estonia
Мы путешествуем с маленькими воспитанными собачками. Нас пустят в музей, парк?
Written 1 July 2018
Hola, donde se cogen los barcos para llegar al museo desde Bratislava?¿
Gracias
Written 17 May 2018
The company is called blue danube Tours. Tickets need to be booked in advance online or at their office
Written 20 May 2018
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!!!
Written 13 March 2018
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
Written 15 March 2018
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
Written 10 March 2018
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
Written 11 March 2018
Is there a parking lot? If yes, how much does it cost?
Written 12 February 2018
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.
Written 14 February 2018
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