Mu.ZEE (@ Venetian Galleries)
Mu.ZEE is the only place in the world that focuses on modern and contemporary art in Belgium, from 1880 to tomorrow. Mu.ZEE would like to share its iconic building, its beautiful collection and the growing knowledge about it with you and as many others as possible. In a warm, welcoming and generous manner. An evolving yet constant museum embodying the pleasure of collecting.
During our temporary closure, starting in January 2025, Mu.ZEE's collection will be showcased in various other locations, so you can continue to enjoy our art elsewhere. Mu.ZEE wants to let everyone enjoy, and obtain an insight into the fascinating, unfinished story of art in Belgium, artist by artist. Bringing people from far and wide, both for the 'mu' and the 'sea' in our name. How wonderful!
Exhibition 'It's a Sunday on the sea!
28/06/2025 > 22/02/2026
The exhibition It’s a Sunday on the sea! is not just about the appearance of the sea but, above all, what it means to people. The sea is both relaxing and spectacular. It can bring peace but also be overwhelming. Artists sometimes show it as it is, in the open. At other times, they recall it from memory, in dreamscapes or symbols. The sea gives rise to reflection and imagination.
An important source of inspiration for the exhibition is the 1899 poem Vers la mer by Émile Verhaeren. This runs like a thread through the exhibition and connects the beginning of Mu.ZEE’s collection – around 1880 – with the present day. From artists such as Ensor and Spilliaert to contemporary names such as Lili Dujourie.
Tickets
| Individual visitors | 12 euro |
|---|---|
| Groups (from 10 people) | 10 euro |
| 13-25 years | 3 euro |
| Children -12 years | free |
Opening hours
OPEN @ Venetian Galleries from 28.06.2025
Tuesday - Sunday: from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays, and on December 25 & January 1.
On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, Mu.ZEE exceptionally closes at 4.30 p.m.
Situation
Venetian Galeries
Seafront corner / Parijsstraat
8400 Oostende
+32 59 50 81 18
info@muzee.be
