Monopole is a new art space in the heart of Schiedam and the rebellious sister of Stedelijk Museum Schiedam. Here, you experience art that’s just a little different. Housed in a monumental former cinema, Monopole presents dazzling, immersive installations by national and international artists.
Since September 2025, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam has been presenting exhibitions at Monopole that fully immerse visitors. The inaugural exhibition, Silence & The Presence of Everything, takes you on a sensory journey through natural phenomena. Eight intriguing art installations invite you to slow down and look at the world anew.
A platform for a new generation of artists
“Monopole is the younger sister of Stedelijk Museum Schiedam. The artworks we present here not only offer a unique sensory experience, but also convey an important message. The former cinema is the perfect setting for this. We provide a platform for a new movement of artists and hope to reach a new generation of visitors. With meaningful and impressive art installations, we focus on young culture lovers and young adults who feel connected to art and creativity, but do not always feel at home in museums or in the offerings of large cultural institutions.”
– Anne de Haij, Director of Stedelijk Museum Schiedam and Monopole