De Pont

De Pont museum is the museum for contemporary art in Tilburg. A monumental old factory houses changing exhibitions by leading artists from all over the world. Modern. Stylish. Progressive.

Ticket to Tilburg goes on the artistic tour. A visit to De Pont museum and a chat with the team behind the museum.

What makes De Pont museum unique?

"The De Pont museum succeeds in following contemporary artists from home and abroad over a long period of time in their development and making it visible through solo exhibitions. Not only does this create a close relationship with the artists, but by also constantly acquiring key works from these solo exhibitions, a special collection has grown."

What do people come to De Pont museum for?

"For the special exhibitions and the unique collection, but certainly also for the space the museum provides for art."

What is typically Tilburgian about the museum? 

"De Pont museum is located in Thomas de Beer's former wool spinning mill, a typical remnant of the city's textile industry."

Who started the museum?

"Jan de Pont. Thanks to his legacy, the De Pont museum has been able to organize exhibitions featuring contemporary artists from home and abroad for over 25 years and steadily expand the museum's collection."