There is much to experience in Aalsmeer for lovers of art and culture. You will find a colorful museum here that is all about flowers, a living room furnished with pieces from the Mokum collection, a national monument full of children’s drawings, and a cultural café! In this article we give you the best tips for an inspiring day full of art and culture in Aalsmeer.
Thanks to the world-famous flower auction, Aalsmeer is the beating heart of the floral world. A flower museum can of course not be missing here! At the Flower Art Museum in Aalsmeer, the theme of flowers and plants is central. During its exhibitions, the museum showcases the representation of flowers and plants in contemporary art by renowned artists. There are also fun activities organized regularly, such as lectures, workshops, and music events.
In the Living Room Museum in Aalsmeer, you can view unique art in a homely atmosphere. Are you curious about the famous Mokum collection and do you like to listen to the story behind works of art? Janna van Zon, an art fanatic, will tell you all about the collection in a living room filled with old wooden furniture. Among the artists represented here are Ferdinand Erfmann, Sal Meijer, Jasper van Putten, and Ans Markus. Once a month, an artist joins the dining room table and tells the stories behind their works.
Twentynine of the hundred monuments in the village have the official status of a national monument in Aalsmeer. The Old Town Hall is one of them, located on the Dorpsstraat in the center of the flower village. In the gallery and sculpture garden, you will embark on a cultural journey of discovery. The collection was created in collaboration with the Aalsmeer Art and Culture Foundation, which has culture in Aalsmeer at number one. The Old Town Hall in Aalsmeer is also fun to visit with children. At the top of the building, you will find the special children’s art attic, filled with children’s drawings from all over the world.
A casual atmosphere and arts and culture come together at Cultural Café Bacchus in Aalsmeer. Volunteers organize various cultural activities here. From literary evenings and inspiring movie nights to cabaret and jazz performances, there is always something fun going on. And super close to the Westeinderplassen and the flower auction. Curious when an interesting event is on the agenda? Have a look at the cultural program of Café Bacchus and come by soon for a pleasant evening full of cultural entertainment in Aalsmeer.
