Event date

17 May

Time

10h00

As part of Luxembourg Museum Days, Villa Vauban offers a rich and varied programme. Booking for visits and walks is strongly recommended - participation subject to availability.
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Programme Saturday, 17 May 2025
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Creative workshop for families “Pin it!”
10h00-12h00 & 14h00-18h00 (Multilingue)
What would you say about taking the magnificent paintings of the Villa Vauban with you everywhere you go? In this workshop, you can create a unique button badge featuring your favorite paintings from the museum. So don’t hesitate to join our mediators to accessorize your clothes or bags with true works of art.


© Rachel Gillen

Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
11h00-11h30 (LU/FR/EN)
14h00-14h30 (LU/FR/EN)
16h30-17h00 (LU/FR/EN)

Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg

Guided tour “A stroll through art“
13h30-14h30 (FR)
16h15-17h30 (DE – with sign language interpreter)



© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber

“Jean-Pierre Beckius in motion” (Only 15 places are available! Booking recommended : +352 4796 4900 - visites@2musees.vdl.lu)
14h00-15h00 & 16h00-17h00 (FR)

Discover the world of Pierre Beckius through an experience combining art, dance and music. Inspired by his works, dancers Sissy Mondloch and Caroline Kaufhold, accompanied by musician Julien Farlin, make their movements interact with the paintings, bringing to life the landscapes and scenes painted by Beckius.


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber

Visite guidée « L’art du pigment »
15h30-16h30 (EN)

During this tour, participants can immerse themselves in the world of pigments. Some examples will be shown, inviting them to guess which shade of colour comes from which object. By observing carefully, participants can discover unexpected and fascinating things!


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber

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Programme for Sunday, 18 May 2025
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Workshop créatif pour familles « Pin it! »
10h00-12h00 & 14h00-18h00 (Multilingue)
What would you say about taking the magnificent paintings of the Villa Vauban with you everywhere you go? In this workshop, you can create a unique button badge featuring your favorite paintings from the museum. So don’t hesitate to join our mediators to accessorize your clothes or bags with true works of art.


© Rachel Gillen

Visite guidée Guided tour “The Villa Vauban and its sculpture park”
10h30-11h15 (FR)

The Villa Vaubanis located in the middle of a park designed by Édouard André, one of the main landscape artists of his time, and reconstituted in its original form. Discover the park and its sculptures during a guided tour. Discover the works of François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne, Lucien Wercollier and Liliane Heidelberger.


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber

Visite guidée Guided tour “Jean-Pierre Beckius through the eyes of the Beckius family“
10h30-11h30 (LU)

Take part in a guided tour, led by members of the Beckius family, who will give you a personal insight into the life and legacy of Jean-Pierre Beckius.


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber

Guided tour “A stroll through art“
11h00-12h00 (FR)
15h00-16h00 (EN)
16h00-17h00 (DE)


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber

Visite Visit of the Casemates in the parc of the Villa Vauban
11h00-11h30 (LU/FR/EN)
14h00-14h30 (LU/FR/EN)
17h00-17h30 (LU/FR/EN)

Discover the Casemates lying underneath the parc of the Villa Vauban. Remember to bring a small flashlight! The visit begins in the park of Villa Vauban


© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg

“Walk the art”
13h30-15h30 (FR)

During this walk, you will discover works of art specially created for public spaces.
Starting point is Place Guillaume II, in front of the Town Hall.


© Maison Moderne, photo : Simon Verjus

Guided tour “Jean-Pierre Beckius"
14h30-15h30 (FR)
17h00-18h00 (FR)



© Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, photo : Christof Weber