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Museum · Mons, Hainaut
BAM - Beaux-Arts Mons
The fine arts museum of Mons, in a contemporary building on rue Neuve next to the Grand-Place. It hosts major temporary exhibitions and has a collection of over 15,000 works.
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About BAM - Beaux-Arts Mons
The BAM, short for Beaux-Arts Mons, is the city's fine arts museum. It reopened in 2013 after a complete renovation, with an Andy Warhol exhibition, and became Mons's main exhibition space. The building is on rue Neuve, a few steps from the Grand-Place, with clear circulation and rooms totaling nearly 2,000 square metres.
The collection has more than 15,000 works, including painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking, with emphasis on artists connected to Mons and Hainaut. It is presented in parts, in exhibitions the museum mounts around an artist, a movement or a theme.
The large temporary shows are the main reason to visit. In recent years the BAM has hosted exhibitions of Van Gogh, Warhol and Belgian and international artists, always with texts in more than one language.
Between shows the museum may close for a few days or weeks for installation. So check what's on before adding the BAM to your itinerary.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1h30, depending on the exhibition.
Best time
Open Tuesday to Sunday, preferably in the morning or late afternoon. On weekends and during the first weeks of a major exhibition there is often a queue. Check in advance whether an exhibition is on, because the museum closes between shows.
How to get there
It is on rue Neuve, a 2-minute walk from the Grand-Place and about 15 minutes from Gare de Mons.
Tip
For very popular exhibitions, buy a timed ticket online. Combine the visit with the Grand-Place and the Musée du Doudou, which are on the same block.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about BAM - Beaux-Arts Mons
Does the BAM have a permanent exhibition?
The collection appears in exhibitions that change over the year. The museum mainly operates with temporary shows and may close between them for installation.
What days is it open?
From Tuesday to Sunday, when there is an exhibition on display. Closed on Mondays. Check before you go.
Do you need to buy a ticket in advance?
For major exhibitions, it's best to buy online with a timed entry. For others, the on-site ticket office usually suffices.