Place · Kirchberg: Philharmonie, Mudam & Fort Thüngen
Mudam LuxembourgMudam Luxembourg — Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean
The modern-art museum by I. M. Pei on Kirchberg, beside the old fort: 45–60 minutes; check the closing day, usually Tuesday.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 45–60 min
- p95 90 min
- Price
- About €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- 10:00
- desk crowd estimate
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- Kirchberg: Philharmonie, Mudam & Fort Thüngen: ok
- Getting there
- Park Dräi Eechelen, Kirchberg; tram stop Philharmonie–Mudam
- I. M. Pei building
- Contemporary art
- Reduced tickets for young visitors (check)
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…The Grund and Clausen lie far below the upper town
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
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- Luxembourg ↗Public transport inside Luxembourg is free in second class; cross-border trips and first class still need tickets.
- Luxembourg ↗Luxembourgish, French and German are official; English is widely understood in the capital.
- Luxembourg City area ↗Rural buses run less often in the evening and on Sundays: check the return time before you leave the city.
- Luxembourg City ↗The Grund and Clausen lie far below the upper town: paths and lifts exist, but with large bags take a taxi to the door rather than the stairs.
- Luxembourg City ↗Buses, trams and trains inside Luxembourg are free in second class: no ticket is needed for a city trip, but cross-border and first-class travel is paid.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 10:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon · busiest Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: About €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (2026 estimate; check)
- Time to spend
- 45–60 min · up to 90 min if you linger
Know before you go
- The museum opened in 2006 and was designed by I. M. Pei; it stands beside the remains of Fort Thüngen and includes part of its walls.
- It focuses on contemporary art with changing exhibitions; the permanent collection is smaller.
- There is a shop and a café; lockers for bags.
- Late openings are offered one evening a week (check).
Best time of day
Plan 45–60 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate, ordinary weekday
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Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
45min
Typical
60min
p95
90min
Opening days and late openings follow the exhibition calendar; check before you go.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- Lockers for bags and coats.
- Photos
- Allowed in many rooms; check each exhibition.
- What's closed
- WeeklycheckUsually closed one weekday (often Tuesday); confirm.
- Exhibition changescheckHalls close between shows.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult entry | About €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (2026 estimate; check) | Reduced or free tickets for young visitors and on some days (check). |
How to do it well
- 1Check the exhibition calendar and the closing day (often Tuesday).
- 2Take the tram to Philharmonie–Mudam and walk through the park.
- 3See the building first: the glass atrium and stone wall in Pei's design.
- 4End at the café, then walk to Fort Thüngen next door.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Park Dräi Eechelen, Kirchberg; tram stop Philharmonie–Mudam
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet on weekday mornings; busy on Saturdays.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
rain
The museum galleries
heat
The museum (AC)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Philharmonie and Mudam forecourt (WC, field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yes
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: yes · yes
- Stroller: yes · yesok
Lifts and level floors throughout (check).
Combine with
- 4 minFort Thüngen
- 5 minPhilharmonie Luxembourg
Walk the Kirchberg: Philharmonie, Mudam & Fort Thüngen area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Red lines
- Do not touch the works.
- Check the photography rules for each exhibition.
More on the groundSkip it if · With kids
With kids
- with kids
- Family workshops are offered; check the programme.
- child price
- reduced or free (check)
Skip it if
- You do not like contemporary art.
- The museum is closed that day.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Rain plan?
Yes, a good indoor stop.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
When is Mudam closed?
Usually one weekday, often Tuesday. Confirm on the official site.
How long do I need?
45–60 minutes.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterKirchberg: Philharmonie, Mudam & Fort Thüngen60 m · 1 min walk
- PlaceFort Thüngen (Dräi Eechelen)170 m · 3 min walk
- PlacePhilharmonie Luxembourg250 m · 4 min walk
- ClusterGrund & the Bock Casemates540 m · 9 min walk
- ClusterVille Haute: Place d'Armes & the Grand-Ducal Palace880 m · 14 min walk
- PlaceChemin de la Corniche1.0 km · 15 min walk
Sources
- officialMudam Luxembourg (official)
- officialLuxembourg City Tourist Office (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Luxembourg City