Marres is a house for contemporary culture in Maastricht, located in a historical building in the middle of the city center. We look forward to welcoming you.
On this page you will find everything you need to plan your visit to the museum: address, museum tickets and entrance fees, opening hours, directions, Marres Kitchen and FAQ.
Address
Marres, House for Contemporary Culture
Capucijnenstraat 98
6211 RT Maastricht
+31 (0) 43 327 02 07
info@marres.org
Do you have questions or feedback regarding your ticket or your visit? You can contact us at info@marres.org
Tickets & entrance fees
Regular
€ 10,00
Children until 18 years
FREE
65+ / Students / CJP
€ 5,00
Students Maastricht Institute of Arts / Jan van Eyck Academie / Institute of Performative Arts / Conservatorium Maastricht
FREE
Museumcard (available at Marres), ICOM
FREE
Friend of Marres
FREE
Group visits
If you would like to explore Marres with your family, friends or colleagues, book a group visit. We offer a variety of options. From 10 persons and more we apply a group discount of 20% on the entrance fee.
Friend of Marres
Want to support Marres and receive free admission all year round? Become a Friend! Click below for more information.
Opening hours and days
Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00
Every Friday starting March 21, open 17:00-20:00 (free admission)
Closed on Mondays
Starting February 21, Marres will be EXTRA OPEN every Friday evening from 17:00 to 20:00. These Friday Night Openings are free for everyone to attend.
Build-up periods
Marres always displays one exhibition at a time. This means that during the installment of a new exhibition we are temporarily closed to the public. In 2025 this will be on the following dates:
1 — 24 January
27 January — 12 March
Dates after August 31 will follow.
Open
In 2025, Marres is open on the following holidays:
Good Friday / 18 April
Easter Sunday / 20 April
King’s Day (Sunday) / 27 April
Ascension Day / 29 May
First Pentecost / 8 June
Boxing Day / 26 December
New Year’s Eve / 31 December
Closed
In 2025, Marresis closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day / 1 January
Carnival Tuesday / 4 March
Easter Monday / 21 April
King’s Day (Saturday) / 26 April
Liberation Day / 5 May
Second Pentecost / 9 June
Keti Koti / 1 July
Christmas Day / 25 December
Directions
On foot (± 3 minutes from Vrijthof square Maastricht):
From Vrijthof, pass Theater aan het Vrijthof and turn right towards the Statenstraat. Cross the Grote Gracht towards the Capucijnenstraat and you will find Marres on your left at number 98.
On foot (± 20 minutes from Maastricht Central Station)
From Maastricht Central Station, walk along the Stationsstraat to the Sint Servaasbrug. After crossing the bridge, turn right via Maastrichter Brugstraat towards Kleine Staat. Then turn left towards Grote Staat and arrive at Vrijthof. From Vrijthof, pass Theater aan het Vrijthof and turn right towards the Statenstraat. Cross the Grote Gracht towards the Capucijnenstraat and you will find Marres on your left at number 98.
By public transport (from Maastricht Central Station)
From Maastricht Central Station, you can take city buses 1, 2, 3, or 6. Get off at the bus stop “Statensingel”. Cross Statensingel to reach Capucijnenstraat. You can also take city bus 7 from Maastricht Central Station. Get off at the bus stop “Frontensingel/Maagdendries”. Cross Statensingel to reach Capucijnenstraat
It is advisable to check the current schedule and routes as they may change.
By car
We advise to park at “parking garage Q-Park Frontenpark” in Maastricht. From Q-Park Frontenpark you can go by foot towards the Statensingel. Then cross the Statensingel to the Capucijnenstraat and you will find Marres on your right at number 98.
Marres Kitchen
Open Tuesday to Sunday
12:00 – 17:00
18:00 – 23:00 (Kitchen closes at 22:00)
Closed on Mondays
To reserve a table, call +31 (0) 6 13 33 35 83.
Kindly ensure that the number of guests visiting Marres Kitchen matches your reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!
Starting in January 2025, when booking a table for dinner, you can choose from two time slots:
– from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM
– from 6:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Only in case of large groups (10 persons or more) you can mail to marreskitchen@marres.org.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed inside the restaurant, but they are very welcome outside.
FAQ
Yes, Marres is one of the museums in Maastricht you can visit with your Dutch ‘museumkaart’.
Yes, Marres is one of the museums in Maastricht you can visit for free with your ICOM.
Yes, from Maastricht Central Station, you can take city buses 1, 2, 3, or 6. Get off at the bus stop “Statensingel”. Cross Statensingel to reach Capucijnenstraat. You can also take city bus 7 from Maastricht Central Station. Get off at the bus stop “Frontensingel/Maagdendries”. Cross Statensingel to reach Capucijnenstraat
It is advisable to check the current schedule and routes as they may change.
Yes, we advise to park at “parking garage Q-Park Frontenpark”. From Q-Park Frontenpark you can go by foot towards the Statensingel. Then cross the Statensingel to the Capucijnenstraat and you will find Marres on your right at number 98.
To reserve a table, call +31 (0) 6 13 33 35 83 or email marreskitchen@marres.org.
Unfortunately, you cannot make reservations through Marres, House for Contemporary Culture.
You can, but please note the opening hours of Marres Kitchen. Between 17:00 and 18:00 the restaurant is closed.
Yes, Marres is located in the vibrant city centre of Maastricht. It is the perfect place to start and explore the city. Did you know that we offer a number of guided walks in reception? That way you can discover the city of Maastricht but also the beautiful surroundings of Limburg by foot. Walking is one the most popular things to do in South Limburg.
Marres is located in an old historic building where, to our great regret, only the first floor is wheelchair accessible.
People using assistance dogs are always welcome at Marres. At the same time, we trust that users of assistance dogs will make their own good judgment as to whether it is necessary to bring the dog, when its safety or well-being (or that of other animals and people) is at stake.
Marres is free of charge for students of Maastricht Institute of Arts, Jan van Eyck Academy & Institute of Performative Arts. All other students also receive a discount by showing their student ID and pay €5: half the regular price.
Yes, you are welcome to visit the museum with a group. Please do let us know in advance! Marres offers various guided tours, workshops and various arrangements for groups. Click here for more information or contact us directly.
Since January 2012, the Marres Foundation has an ANBI status, i.e. Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI) and, with the listing below, complies with the digital publication requirement associated with this status.
More information can be found here: Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (Dutch)
Do you have any questions, feedback, or complaints regarding your ticket or visit to Marres? You can contact us at info@marres.org.