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SCHUNCK brings Limburg and Curaçao together

17 Apr 2025

With 'On the other side of the ocean', SCHUNCK Museum brings the work of one of Limburg’s most renowned artists...

Knuffel van Nijntje op een bank naast andere knuffels.
Closed for Easter: 20 and 21 April

14 Apr 2025

On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, 20 and 21 April, all SCHUNCK locations, including the Glaspaleis, will be closed.

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Creative coaching with Kool Cult

10 Apr 2025

Life Cipher, a joint initiative by Kool Cult and SCHUNCK Museum in Heerlen, is already more than halfway through. Since...

Portret van Marharyta Polovinko tegen een abstracte achtergrond.
In memory of Marharyta Polovinko

9 Apr 2025

This week, we received the sad news that the Ukrainian artist and soldier Marharyta Polovinko has lost her life while...

Bezoekers voor een museumwand
Final-year students exhibit at SCHUNCK: vulnerable, idiosyncratic, and unfiltered

8 Apr 2025

Students from Bernardinuscollege and Sintermeertencollege showcase their final-year work in the We & Warhol...

Afbeelding van een deel van de vitrine van SCHUNCK. In de vitrine staat een hoog paneel met daarop een zwart-wit afbeelding van Andy Warhol met een lipstick in zijn hand.
Visitor record for SCHUNCK Museum with Warhol exhibition

8 Apr 2025

Andy Warhol: Vanitas, the exhibition that focused on the theme of transience at SCHUNCK Museum from autumn 2024 until...

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Miko Brepols brings Tears Factory to life in a zine.

3 Apr 2025

During Tears Factory – a temporary cultural incubator in line with the exhibition 'Andy Warhol: Vanitas' –...

Twee mensen in gesprek op het podium
Looking back: Warhol Grand Café #3

31 Mar 2025

On Wednesday, 12 March, the third Warhol (Grand) Café took place in a packed hall at Cultuurhuis Heerlen. The...

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SCHUNCK Museum launches its 2025/2026 annual program

27 Mar 2025

SCHUNCK Museum's new annual program is here: an inspiring mix of exhibitions, talent development, heritage, and art in...

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Sensory-friendly visit to the Andy Warhol: Vanitas exhibition

4 Mar 2025

On 17 February 2025, six participants and three guides visited SCHUNCK for a sensory-friendly tour of the Andy Warhol:...

Man speelt gitaar terwijl hij achter een drumstel zit. Op het drumstel liggen LP's.
Noah Tanamal X Life Cipher: beats, visuals, and bass

28 Feb 2025

Noah Tanamal (22) is a videographer, DJ, and musician. Born into a musical family, his creative genes are no...

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Closed for Carnival: 2nd to 4th March

24 Feb 2025

All SCHUNCK locations, including the Glaspaleis, will be closed from Sunday, 2nd to Tuesday, 4th March for Carnival....

Drie jonge meiden kijken naar een optreden.
Vista College students present graduation film

18 Feb 2025

At Kunst Theater Media (KTM) of Vista College, six programs collaborate to transform creativity and passion into...

Zwarte silhouetten van bezoekers voor een quote van Andy Warhol op de wand van het museum.
Inspiring activities during the final weeks of 'Andy Warhol: Vanitas'

16 Feb 2025

The exhibition Andy Warhol: Vanitas is on display at SCHUNCK until 16 March. To mark its final weeks, we are organising...

Zwartwit portret Zorba Huisman.
SCHUNCK presents 'The selection of' Zorba Huisman

14 Feb 2025

From 10 February to 21 April 2025, SCHUNCK presents 'The selection of Zorba Huisman' at the Art Depot of the Glaspaleis.

Bezoekers in de museumzaal tijdens expositie Andy Warhol Vanitas. Aan de wanden hangen zeefdrukken met schedels.
Andy Warhol: Vanitas is heading to Pittsburgh!

14 Feb 2025

Last chance, only four weeks left to see it in Heerlen!

Portret Marciano Life Cipher.
From Heerlen to the world: Breakdancer Marciano van Kempen

30 Jan 2025

Ask 25-year-old Marciano van Kempen about his hobbies, and he’ll list a whole array: cooking, traveling, DJing,...

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SCHUNCK Museum is participating in national ArtBase pilot

17 Jan 2025

ArtBase, a program for regional contemporary art, is launching at three locations in the Netherlands.

Drie studenten van Vista poseren voor een werk van Andy Warhol. De middelste student staat op zijn hoofd, tussen de twee studenten die hun hand omhoog houden.
Students organize Frictions Festival #8 at SCHUNCK

14 Jan 2025

On Thursday 30 January the Glaspaleis in Heerlen will transform into a creative ‘chaos’ during Frictions...

Bezoekers kijken naar maquettes en tekeningen van deelnemer EAP. Deelnemer staat naast zijn werk.
Pre-announcement: Finissages and Lectures EAP

17 Dec 2024

The festive award ceremony and exhibition of the Euregional Prize for Architecture (EAP) are now behind us, but two...

Drie grote kleurrijke werken gemaakt met olieverf gepresenteerd in het Atrium van SCHUNCK.
Art piece of the month: Batik Moon Rising

15 Dec 2024

Each month, curator Virginia Hameleers selects a work from the SCHUNCK collection that inspires, fascinates, or engages...

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Last chance: You are here on the vide in the Glaspaleis

11 Dec 2024

Still on view for four more weeks on the vide in the Glaspaleis: You are here. This semi-permanent presentation tells...

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Christmas Gift - Give the gift of culture!

9 Dec 2024

Still searching for an original Christmas gift? Look no further. Give the gift of culture!

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Adjusted opening hours during the holidays

5 Dec 2024

During the holiday season, the Glaspaleis will have adjusted opening hours.

Portret van Miko, vastgelegd door een camrecorder, waarin hij zichzelf fotografeert.
Miko Brepols focuses on the big picture

28 Nov 2024

Miko (23) is one of the eight participants in Life Cipher, an initiative by SCHUNCK Museum and Kool Cult.