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
- Bienvenue à la Villa ! (3). 20th century Luxembourg art
- Pleasures on the ice. Dutch winter landscapes, 17th-19th centuries

Program
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Guided tour of the exhibition Bienvenue à la Villa ! (3)
10:15 – 11:15 (EN)
13:45 – 14:45 (FR)
15:00 – 16:00 (LU / DE)
No booking required
Guided tour of the exhibition A stroll through art
11:15 – 12:15 (EN)
15:30 – 16:30 (FR)
16:00 – 17:00 (EN)
No booking required
Special guided tour: Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
11:00 – 11:30 (LU / EN / FR)
13:00 – 13:30 (LU / EN / FR)
16:00 – 16:30 (LU / EN / FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
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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.
Meeting point: Parc
Special guided tour: Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban - KIDS
15:00 – 15:30 (LU / EN / FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
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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.
Meeting point: Parc
Special guided tour: The Villa Vauban and its sculpture park
13:00 – 14:00 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
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The Villa Vauban is 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.
Meeting point: Parc
Special guided tour: Women in Art
13:30 – 14:30 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
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This guided tour invites you to explore the social history of women and their place in the art world. It highlights female artists represented in the Villa Vauban collection, while also focusing on women collectors who, through their choices and commitment, helped shape the museum’s collections.
Creative workshop for families: A Bouquet of Colours
10:00 – 12:00 (LU / EN / FR / DE)
14:00 – 18:00 (LU / EN / FR / DE)
No booking required
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In May, the abundance of blossoms reaches its peak: flowers are blooming not only in the park of Villa Vauban, but also in the museum! In this creative workshop, you can choose coloring sheets of your favorite flowers and bring them to life using different techniques. Create several small artworks and combine them at the end to make a lovely, colourful bouquet.
It is possible to participate in the workshop at any time
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Special guided tour: Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
11:00 – 11:30 (LU / EN / FR)
13:00 – 13:30 (LU / EN / FR)
16:00 – 16:30 (LU / EN / FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
* * *
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.
Meeting point: Parc
Special guided tour: Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban - KIDS
15:00 – 15:30 (LU / EN / FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
* * *
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.
Meeting point: Parc
Walk the art
10:15 – 12:15 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
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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.
Guided tour of the exhibition Bienvenue à la Villa ! (3)
10:15 – 11:15 (FR)
13:00 – 14:00 (EN)
15:00 – 16:00 (LU / DE)
16:30 – 17:30 (FR)
No booking required
Guided tour of the exhibition A stroll through art
11:15 – 12:15 (FR)
16:00 – 17:00 (LU / DE)
No booking required
Special guided tour: The Villa Vauban and its sculpture park
11:15 – 12:15 (FR)
14:00 – 15:00 (DE)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
* * *
The Villa Vauban is 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.
Meeting point: Parc
Special guided tour: Women in Art
13:30 – 14:30 (FR)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
* * *
This guided tour invites you to explore the social history of women and their place in the art world. It highlights female artists represented in the Villa Vauban collection, while also focusing on women collectors who, through their choices and commitment, helped shape the museum’s collections.
Special guided tour: Queer Possibilities at Villa Vauban?
14:30 – 15:30 (EN)
Booking required: (+352) 4796 4500 / visites@2musees.vdl.lu
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This tour encourages all visitors to explore worksfrom the 17th to 19th centuries from non-heteronormative perspectives and to reflect on the diversity of human identities and relationships.
Through engaging discussions, this tour invites you to discover new interpretations and celebrate the diversity of artistic expression.
Creative workshop for families: A Bouquet of Colours
10:00 – 12:00 (LU / EN / FR / DE)
14:00 – 18:00 (LU / EN / FR / DE)
No booking required
* * *
In May, the abundance of blossoms reaches its peak: flowers are blooming not only in the park of Villa Vauban, but also in the museum! In this creative workshop, you can choose coloring sheets of your favorite flowers and bring them to life using different techniques. Create several small artworks and combine them at the end to make a lovely, colourful bouquet.
It is possible to participate in the workshop at any time
Practical information
Contact
(+352) 4796 4900
Opening hours during the Luxembourg Museum Days
Saturday 16 May 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 17 May 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Free entry