Villa Vauban
Luxembourg-City
The 1873 villa with its contemporary extension is situated in the middle of a historic park. The collections consist of European paintings and sculptures from the 17th to the 19th century (Netherlands, France, Italy) and Luxembourgish works of art from the 19th to the 21st century. Permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as a varied programme of activities await visitors.
Current exhibitions:
- A stroll through art. European painting and sculpture, 17th to 19th century
- Jean-Pierre Beckius (1899–1946). Impressions from here and abroad
- Michel Medinger (1941-2025) – Vanitas
Programme
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Creative workshop for families Pin it!
10:00 – 12:00 (multilingual)
What would you say about taking the magnificent paintings of the Villa Vauban with you everywhere you go? In this workshop, you can create a unique button badge featuring your favorite paintings from the museum. So don’t hesitate to join our mediators to accessorize your clothes or bags with true works of art.
No booking required. It is possible to participate in the workshop at any time.
Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban (LU/FR/EN)
11:00 – 11:30 (LU/FR/EN)
Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tour A stroll through art
13:30 – 14:30 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
14:00 – 14:30 (LU/FR/EN)
Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Jean-Pierre Beckius in motion
14h00 – 15h00 (FR)
Discover the world of Pierre Beckius through an experience combining art, dance and music. Inspired by his works, dancers Sissy Mondloch and Caroline Kaufhold, accompanied by musician Julien Farlin, make their movements interact with the paintings, bringing to life the landscapes and scenes painted by Beckius.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Creative workshop for kids Pin it!
14:00 – 18:00 (multilingual)
What would you say about taking the magnificent paintings of the Villa Vauban with you everywhere you go? In this workshop, you can create a unique button badge featuring your favorite paintings from the museum. So don’t hesitate to join our mediators to accessorize your clothes or bags with true works of art.
No booking required. It is possible to participate in the workshop at any time.
Guided tour The art of pigment
15:30 – 16:30 (EN)
During this tour, participants can immerse themselves in the world of pigments. Some examples will be shown, inviting them to guess which shade of colour comes from which object. By observing carefully, participants can discover unexpected and fascinating things!
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Jean-Pierre Beckius in motion
16:00 – 17:00 (FR)
Discover the world of Pierre Beckius through an experience combining art, dance and music. Inspired by his works, dancers Sissy Mondloch and Caroline Kaufhold, accompanied by musician Julien Farlin, make their movements interact with the paintings, bringing to life the landscapes and scenes painted by Beckius.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tour A stroll through art
16:15 – 17:15 (DE)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
16:30 – 17:00 (LU/FR/EN)
Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tour A stroll through art
16:30 – 17:30 (EN)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Sunday, 21 May 2023
Creative workshop for families Pin it!
10:00 – 12:00 (multilingual)
What would you say about taking the magnificent paintings of the Villa Vauban with you everywhere you go? In this workshop, you can create a unique button badge featuring your favorite paintings from the museum. So don’t hesitate to join our mediators to accessorize your clothes or bags with true works of art.
No booking required. It is possible to participate in the workshop at any time.
Guided tour The Villa Vauban and its sculpture park
10:30 – 11:15 (FR)
The Villa Vaubanis located in the middle of a park designed by Édouard André, one of the main landscape artists of his time, and reconstituted in its original form. Discover the park and its sculptures during a guided tour. Discover the works of François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne, Lucien Wercollier and Liliane Heidelberger.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tour Jean-Pierre Beckius through the eyes of the Beckius family
10:30 – 11:30 (LU)
Take part in a guided tour, led by members of the Beckius family, who will give you a personal insight into the life and legacy of Jean-Pierre Beckius.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tour A stroll through art
11:00 – 12:00 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
11:00 – 11:30 (LU/FR/EN)
Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Walk the art
13:30 – 15:30 (FR)
During this walk, you will discover works of art specially created for public spaces. Starting point is Place Guillaume II, in front of the Town Hall.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
14:00 – 14:30 (LU/FR/EN)
Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Creative workshop for families Pin it!
14:00 – 18:00 (multilingual)
What would you say about taking the magnificent paintings of the Villa Vauban with you everywhere you go? In this workshop, you can create a unique button badge featuring your favorite paintings from the museum. So don’t hesitate to join our mediators to accessorize your clothes or bags with true works of art.
No booking required. It is possible to participate in the workshop at any time.
Guided tour Jean-Pierre Beckius
14:30 – 15:30 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tours A stroll through art
15:00 – 16:00 (EN)
16:00 – 17:00 (DE)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
17:00 – 17:30 (LU/FR/EN)
Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban.
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Guided tour Jean-Pierre Beckius
17:00 – 18:00 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
Informations pratiques
Contact
(+352) 4796 4900
Opening hours for the Luxembourg Museum Days
Saturday 17 May 2025, 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 18 May 2025, 10:00 – 18:00
Free entry