Kunstmuseum Luzern

The Kunstmuseum Luzern is the art museum of Lucerne, Switzerland, located in the KKL building at Europaplatz 1 beside the railway station and the lake. Its programme centres on contemporary art, a collection of Swiss and Central Swiss art, and a changing schedule of exhibitions that bring international and regional artists to the city. The galleries sit within the large modern complex designed by Jean Nouvel, so a visit also gives a chance to see the building's glass, steel and lakefront setting from inside. Rooms on the upper level look toward the water and the mountains, which can be rewarding on clear days. Because exhibitions change, visitors should check the current programme on kunstmuseumluzern.ch before going. A visit usually lasts one to one and a half hours. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00AM to 6:00PM, with late opening until 7:00PM on Wednesday, and it is closed on Mondays. Adult admission is CHF 15, young people up to 25 and students pay CHF 6, and children under 16 enter free. The first Sunday of each month is free for all visitors, which is also the busiest time. Wednesday evening is often quieter and useful for those who prefer a calmer visit after a day of sightseeing. The museum is a two-minute walk from Bahnhof Luzern, so it fits easily into a day with arrival or departure by train, and it combines well with the KKL foyer and a walk along the lakefront promenade toward the Seebrücke. Rainy days naturally bring more visitors indoors, so mornings after opening are usually more relaxed than the afternoon.