Museum Cobra is a modern and contemporary art museum in Stadshart Amstelveen, a short distance from Amsterdam. Its collection focuses on the experimental CoBrA movement, active from 1948 to 1951, with works by artists including Karel Appel, Corneille, Asger Jorn, Constant and Pierre Alechinsky. Temporary exhibitions bring in other artists and ideas, from Japanese art to photography and textile prints. Check the current programme before you go, since the changing exhibitions can be as much a reason to visit as the permanent collection.
The CoBrA collection
Museum Cobra is devoted to modern and contemporary art, with a collection centred on the CoBrA movement. The name refers to Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, the cities associated with the group’s artists. CoBrA was active from 1948 to 1951, and its approach valued spontaneity and experimentation.
Works by artists including Asger Jorn, Constant, Corneille, Karel Appel and Pierre Alechinsky give the collection its focus. The museum also presents modern and contemporary works beyond the movement, so the displays connect CoBrA art with a wider range of artistic practices.
Changing exhibitions and a visit
Temporary exhibitions add a different focus to each visit. Past programmes have included Japanese artists, photography, Surinam independence and Andy Warhol’s textile prints. The museum has also presented work by artists such as Anton Corbijn. Check the current exhibition schedule before setting out, especially if you are visiting for a particular artist or subject.
The museum is in Stadshart Amstelveen, where shops, cafés, restaurants and a theatre provide options before or after your visit. A museum café serves coffee and cakes. Plan for a couple of hours to see the exhibitions, and check whether a special pass or free-admission day is available to you.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Museum Cobra?
Museum Cobra is at Sandbergplein 1 in Stadshart Amstelveen, a short distance from Amsterdam.
What can you see at Museum Cobra?
The collection focuses on the CoBrA movement, with works by artists including Asger Jorn, Constant, Corneille, Karel Appel and Pierre Alechinsky. Temporary exhibitions cover modern and contemporary art.
How long do you need at Museum Cobra?
Plan for at least a couple of hours to explore the exhibitions.
Is there a café at Museum Cobra?
Yes. The museum has a café serving coffee and cakes.
