The Philips Museum is a museum dedicated to the history and innovation of Philips, one of the world’s leading technology companies. The museum is located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, where Philips was founded in 1891 by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik. The museum showcases the evolution of Philips from a small light bulb manufacturer to a global leader in health technology, consumer electronics, lighting and more.
The ticket price for the Philips Museum is 9 euros for adults, 5 euros for children (6-18 years old), and free for children under 6 years old. There are also discounts for students, seniors, groups and museum card holders. You can buy your tickets online or at the museum entrance.
The Philips Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 17:00. The museum is closed on Mondays, except on public holidays. The museum is also closed on New Year’s Day, King’s Day and Christmas Day.
The Philips Museum is easily accessible by public transport or by car. The museum is a 10-minute walk from Eindhoven Central Station. You can also take bus number 17 or 18 and get off at the Emmasingel stop. If you come by car, you can park at the Q-Park Heuvel Galerie or Q-Park Stadhuisplein, which are both within walking distance from the museum.
Some tips for visiting the Philips Museum are:
- Plan your visit in advance and check the website for current information on opening hours, exhibitions and activities.
- Download the Philips Museum app for free and enjoy an interactive audio tour that guides you through the museum.
- Explore the Innovation Gallery, where you can discover the latest innovations and products from Philips.
- Join a guided tour or a workshop and learn more about Philips’ history and future.
- Visit the museum shop and buy a souvenir or a gift from a wide range of Philips products.
The Philips Museum offers various tours for different audiences and interests. You can choose from:
- The Highlights Tour, which gives you an overview of the most important milestones and stories from Philips’ history.
- The Innovation Tour, which focuses on how Philips innovates and creates solutions for people’s needs and challenges.
- The Design Tour, which shows you how Philips designs products that are beautiful, functional and user-friendly.
- The Custom Tour, which allows you to create your own tour based on your preferences and questions.
You can book a tour online or at the museum reception. The tours last about an hour and cost 50 euros per group (maximum 15 people), excluding the entrance fee.
The Philips Museum has a lot to see and do for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Some of the highlights are:
- The Light Lab, where you can experiment with light and color and learn how light affects our mood and health.
- The Mission Eureka, where you can play an interactive game with your friends or family and learn about Philips’ inventions and innovations.
- The Experience Design Virtual Tour, where you can take a virtual tour of the museum and see how Philips uses design to create meaningful experiences for people.
- The Temporary Exhibitions, where you can see different aspects of Philips’ history and future in a thematic way.
The Philips Museum has some prohibitions that visitors should respect. These are:
- No smoking inside or outside the museum.
- No eating or drinking inside the museum, except in the designated areas such as the café or the terrace.
- No photography or filming inside the museum, unless you have permission from the museum staff.
- No touching or damaging any of the exhibits or objects on display.
- No pets allowed inside the museum, except for guide dogs or service animals.
