Van Abbemuseum, Bilderdijklaan 10, ☎ +31 (0)40 238 10 00 (), . Tue-Sun 11AM-5PM. The Van Abbemuseum is one of the leading museums for modern and contemporary art. The impressive collection includes works of Picasso, Chagall, Kandinsky, El Lissitzky, Theo van Doesburg, Mondriaan and Appel. January 2003 the completely renovated museum opened its doors again. The museum café is a pleasant place next to the Dommel river and can be visited on its own (free). Ever first Thursday evening of the month, admission to the museum is free from 5 PM. €9, students: €4. �
DAF Museum, Tongelresestraat 27, ☎ 040 - 24 44 364 (), . Learn all about the history and designs of DAF vehicles from 1928 till the present day. The collection includes trucks, extraordinary cars and other DAF-products, but also 1930 shops and company offices from old times. �
Historic OpenAir Museum, Boutenslaan 161 B, ☎ 040-2522281 (), . Travel back into Eindhoven's history. This historic museum boost reconstructions of an Iron Age village, a farm around the year 1000 and the Medieval town of Eindhoven. Try visiting during weekends or holidays, when there are extra activities. �
Museum Kempenland, St. Antoniusstraat 7 (currently closed for renovation, but scheduled to open mid-2011), ☎ +31 (0)40 - 252 90 93 (), . This museum is in the Steentjeskerk, a church building make of tiny stones and a national heritage site itself. It houses a broad collection of material culture and art works from the region. �
MU Artspace, Emmasingel 20 (in the Witte Dame, opposite the Public Library on the first floor.), ☎ +31402961663 (), . Mu brings expositions about the hybrid visual culture of now and later. It aims to be 'an adventurous guide to all art lovers with a keen interest in the energetic mix of art, design, popculture and new media.' Also popular with young people (<35). It often has lectures or other activities on Thursdays. �
Philips first Incandescent Lamp Factory of 1891 (currently closed for renovations, expected to open again beginning of 2012), Emmasingel 31, . Philips first factory lies right in the heart of the city. Although the Philips factories have been relocated to other parts of the world, this little museum gives an insight in the original process of making a light bulb in the late 19th century. �
Ton Smits House, Jacob Reviuslaan 25, ☎ +31 (0)402114786 (), . Only on Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m., unless you make an appointment.. Take a look in this former studio and residence of Dutch cartoonist and artist Ton Smits, who drew hundreds of humour-sketches in well known American magazines including The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post. He lived and worked in Eindhoven from 1957 until his death in 1981.2.50 euro. �
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