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The Mu.ZEE is a museum in Ostend, Belgium, specializing in Belgian art from 1830 onwards. It was created in 2008 by the fusion of the former Provinciaal Museum voor Moderne Kunst (PMMK, the museum for modern art of the Province of West-Flanders) and the Museum voor Schone Kunsten Oostende (Museum of Fine Arts Ostend), both located in Ostend. The museum has two dependencies, the Ensorhuis (house of James Ensor) in Ostend, and the Permekemuseum in Jabbeke. Mu.ZEE is an abbreviation of "Kunstmuseum aan Zee" ("Art Museum at the Sea").
The history of the Museum of Fine Arts of the Stad Ostend starts in 1885, with a large gift by a private art collector. In 1897, a museum was created to house the collection. An air raid in 1940 destroyed the library and archive and some 400 works of art. A new building was opened in 1958. The collection is largely centered on artists from Ostend, mainly James Ensor, Constant Permeke and Léon Spilliaert.
Impressive museum in a former department store with a quirky layout. Houses a large collection of art (1850 to present) with a special attention to works of Ensor and Spilliaert.
hans hillewaertFeb 21, 2018
Terribly dissapointed! Super expensive "20€ per person" to look all the museum where only 2 things where really worthy, Spilliaert that was only 4€, some animation videos of an artist named Wendy where also interesting, but for the rest ... A whole floor dedicated to art brut which was average bad! Also something related with anthropology without any information!!! Senselessly presented! Not to pay that amount! And this instalation in red from the photo was the only that deserved closer attention. Not enough information or seats for the public to watch most of the videos bad attention. Second time in Belgium I pay so much for little quality art!
Yamflower YamflowerOct 25, 2017
26 July 2017 : Ground floor.. special Exhibition of local but Grand Artists Léon Spilliaert & James Ensor. His "Christ's Entry into Brussels in 1889” is a must to see ( tapestry copy brilliant colours and textures ) A Masterpiece. ( Original Painting hangs by Getty L.A.) Also an inspired Exhibition of Works from Frans Masereel ( local painter) on 1st Floor and other Contemporary Artists. William Kentridge's animation film "Second-Hand Reading" was a joy and stimulating. Till 03 September 2017. The Museum is cosy and has quality. New Exhibitions on the way.
Mark Kaifler-WrightJul 26, 2017
It s like leaving in middle age castle
Joseph XanthopoulosJan 26, 2018
Minimalistic but impressive mise en scène. Excellent exhibition on Ensor and Spillaert. Cheap entrance as well.
Arnaud GansemanMar 15, 2017
This was the weirdest gallery experience of my life... We happened to turn up while a couple of floors were closed for the installation of new exhibitions and the place was empty, but two exhibitions were still on so we gave it a go. The Kinshasa one is great - definitely worth a visit with some really detailed pieces that were worth examining for ages, and a lot of artists exploring history and visions for the future in a wide range of media. The other exhibition was... Odd. The gallery doesn't seem to go in for explanations - so it was just big rooms full of pieces with no explanation and no context. Random things around the spaces and no directions as to where to go (we walked into a number of random dead ends). It felt like accidentally ending up behind the scenes at an abandoned museum. If you like the idea of a slightly disconcerting experience have a visit - otherwise you might want to make sure the other main galleries are open before visiting.
kierra boxMay 10, 2018
There was a very interesting expo of modern art from Kinshasa and other highlights. The museum doesn't have a cafe which we missed
Riikka HelleApr 30, 2018
Cool interior. Calm and atmospheric.
Elena KiJul 15, 2018
Impressive museum in a former department store with a quirky layout. Houses a large collection of art (1850 to present) with a special attention to works of Ensor and Spilliaert.
hans hillewaertFeb 21, 2018
Terribly dissapointed! Super expensive "20€ per person" to look all the museum where only 2 things where really worthy, Spilliaert that was only 4€, some animation videos of an artist named Wendy where also interesting, but for the rest ... A whole floor dedicated to art brut which was average bad! Also something related with anthropology without any information!!! Senselessly presented! Not to pay that amount! And this instalation in red from the photo was the only that deserved closer attention. Not enough information or seats for the public to watch most of the videos bad attention. Second time in Belgium I pay so much for little quality art!
Yamflower YamflowerOct 25, 2017
26 July 2017 : Ground floor.. special Exhibition of local but Grand Artists Léon Spilliaert & James Ensor. His "Christ's Entry into Brussels in 1889” is a must to see ( tapestry copy brilliant colours and textures ) A Masterpiece. ( Original Painting hangs by Getty L.A.) Also an inspired Exhibition of Works from Frans Masereel ( local painter) on 1st Floor and other Contemporary Artists. William Kentridge's animation film "Second-Hand Reading" was a joy and stimulating. Till 03 September 2017. The Museum is cosy and has quality. New Exhibitions on the way.
Mark Kaifler-WrightJul 26, 2017
It s like leaving in middle age castle
Joseph XanthopoulosJan 26, 2018
Minimalistic but impressive mise en scène. Excellent exhibition on Ensor and Spillaert. Cheap entrance as well.
Arnaud GansemanMar 15, 2017
This was the weirdest gallery experience of my life... We happened to turn up while a couple of floors were closed for the installation of new exhibitions and the place was empty, but two exhibitions were still on so we gave it a go. The Kinshasa one is great - definitely worth a visit with some really detailed pieces that were worth examining for ages, and a lot of artists exploring history and visions for the future in a wide range of media. The other exhibition was... Odd. The gallery doesn't seem to go in for explanations - so it was just big rooms full of pieces with no explanation and no context. Random things around the spaces and no directions as to where to go (we walked into a number of random dead ends). It felt like accidentally ending up behind the scenes at an abandoned museum. If you like the idea of a slightly disconcerting experience have a visit - otherwise you might want to make sure the other main galleries are open before visiting.
kierra boxMay 10, 2018
There was a very interesting expo of modern art from Kinshasa and other highlights. The museum doesn't have a cafe which we missed
Riikka HelleApr 30, 2018
Cool interior. Calm and atmospheric.
Elena KiJul 15, 2018
Impressive museum in a former department store with a quirky layout. Houses a large collection of art (1850 to present) with a special attention to works of Ensor and Spilliaert.
hans hillewaertFeb 21, 2018
Terribly dissapointed! Super expensive "20€ per person" to look all the museum where only 2 things where really worthy, Spilliaert that was only 4€, some animation videos of an artist named Wendy where also interesting, but for the rest ... A whole floor dedicated to art brut which was average bad! Also something related with anthropology without any information!!! Senselessly presented! Not to pay that amount! And this instalation in red from the photo was the only that deserved closer attention. Not enough information or seats for the public to watch most of the videos bad attention. Second time in Belgium I pay so much for little quality art!
Yamflower YamflowerOct 25, 2017
26 July 2017 : Ground floor.. special Exhibition of local but Grand Artists Léon Spilliaert & James Ensor. His "Christ's Entry into Brussels in 1889” is a must to see ( tapestry copy brilliant colours and textures ) A Masterpiece. ( Original Painting hangs by Getty L.A.) Also an inspired Exhibition of Works from Frans Masereel ( local painter) on 1st Floor and other Contemporary Artists. William Kentridge's animation film "Second-Hand Reading" was a joy and stimulating. Till 03 September 2017. The Museum is cosy and has quality. New Exhibitions on the way.
Mark Kaifler-WrightJul 26, 2017
It s like leaving in middle age castle
Joseph XanthopoulosJan 26, 2018
Minimalistic but impressive mise en scène. Excellent exhibition on Ensor and Spillaert. Cheap entrance as well.
Arnaud GansemanMar 15, 2017
This was the weirdest gallery experience of my life... We happened to turn up while a couple of floors were closed for the installation of new exhibitions and the place was empty, but two exhibitions were still on so we gave it a go. The Kinshasa one is great - definitely worth a visit with some really detailed pieces that were worth examining for ages, and a lot of artists exploring history and visions for the future in a wide range of media. The other exhibition was... Odd. The gallery doesn't seem to go in for explanations - so it was just big rooms full of pieces with no explanation and no context. Random things around the spaces and no directions as to where to go (we walked into a number of random dead ends). It felt like accidentally ending up behind the scenes at an abandoned museum. If you like the idea of a slightly disconcerting experience have a visit - otherwise you might want to make sure the other main galleries are open before visiting.
kierra boxMay 10, 2018
There was a very interesting expo of modern art from Kinshasa and other highlights. The museum doesn't have a cafe which we missed
Riikka HelleApr 30, 2018
Cool interior. Calm and atmospheric.
Elena KiJul 15, 2018
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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