Museum Kapel van Verbeelding
Catchy stories about the history of the location and the content of the art go hand in hand here.
Museum Kapel van Verbeelding
Be surprised by a hidden world hidden behind a facade in the historic city centre. Get to know artistry, heritage and history, making a visit feel like a great voyage of discovery.
You will enter the world of René Glaser, a visual and graphic artist, who throughout his oeuvre plays with the intangible matter of imagination, inspiration and thoughts. Be surprised by his artworks.
The Hague has its Panorama Mesdag, Franeker has Eise Eisinga's Planetarium and Maastricht has the 'Chamber of Thought Mechanics' in the Chapel of Imagination.
On the ground floor at the entrance, you will enter the Historic Print Shop, an old print shop with printing presses and materials from around 1900, the artist's studio, with a unique collection of prints featuring old graphic techniques of relief, intaglio and planographic printing.
Continuing along the museum route, several museum rooms lead to the upper room of the chapel building. Here you will find the large hidden artwork the 'Room of Thought Mechanics' , which deals with the phenomenon of inspiration. The chamber is a total work of art by the artist René Glaser. The room consists of individual artworks, elements that together form a large work of art.
The covered courtyard connects the museum's 2 historic buildings. Take a break and experience the hidden location in Maastricht city centre.
Prices
- Children €3.50 up to 14 years
- Adults € 7,50
- Explanatory price: groups on request at info@kapelvanverbeelding.nl or call +31(0)43 3216376
- Payment options: Cash, PIN
Opening hours
- Note: opening hours may vary during public holidays
- Check the website for current Saturday afternoon openings and times for casual visitors.
Groups of 6 people or more all year round by appointment (Mon-Sat).
Request via info@kapelvanverbeelding.nl or call +31(0)433216376
Payment options: cash or PIN www.kapelvanverbeedling.nl
Features
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Museum Kapel van Verbeelding can be found in Statenkwartier
Location
The Statenkwartier is located in the centre of Maastricht, between the city centre and the Sphinx Quarter. It is a real residential area, but you will also find special monuments, surprising cultural institutions and nice local shops.
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