Consortium Museum
About This Museum
You'd never guess that this bastion of the avant-garde sits in a former warehouse for Burgundian mustard seeds. The Consortium Museum has a way of catching you off guard, presenting challenging contemporary works within a raw, industrial shell that somehow feels both vast and intimate. It’s not a place for quiet reverence; the art here demands a reaction, often pushing against the very walls that contain it. Stepping inside feels like entering a conversation that started long before you arrived, one you're immediately compelled to join.
Collection Highlights
Expect the unexpected: a haunting video installation by Pierre Huyghe might share a floor with sprawling, tactile sculptures from Franz West. The roster reads like a who's who of conceptual art, with pivotal pieces from artists like Christian Boltanski and Louise Lawler that redefine how we experience space and memory.
Visitor Information
Check their website before you go—the temporary shows change frequently and are often the main event. It's right in Dijon, easy to pop into after you've had your fill of historical sites (and mustard).
Architecture & Building
The building is a masterclass in brutalist-industrial fusion, all stark concrete, soaring ceilings, and massive windows that flood the minimalist galleries with an incredible, ever-changing natural light.
Contact & Location
Address: Le Consortium, 37, Rue de Longvic, Faubourg Saint-Pierre, Centre-Ville, Dijon, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France métropolitaine, 21000, France
Phone: +33 3 80 68 45 55
Website: Visit Website
