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About this place
Kunstplattform akku in Emmen is a contemporary art venue in Emmenbrücke, a short hop from Lucerne. It occupies a former dispatch hall of the Viscose factory, known as Building 716 and dating from the 1950s. The raw industrial space, roughly 500 square metres, now serves as a gallery hall and cultural meeting point.
What is akku?
The platform opened in 2010 and is run by the non-profit Stiftung akku Emmen, founded in 2008 as the successor to Galerie Gersag Emmen. Its remit covers gallery work, art education and outreach, and a cultural meeting place for Emmen and the surrounding region. The building also forms part of the planned Viscosistadt district on the old factory grounds.
What will you see?
Between four and six contemporary art exhibitions are staged every year. Around them you will find guided tours, talks, readings, concerts, performances and publications. In 2017 akku took part in "Fortsetzung folgt", a three-part series shared with Kunstmuseum Luzern that presented work by about 20 artists to mark the 140th anniversary of Lucerne's Design & Art school.
How do you get there?
The address is Gerliswilstrasse 23, 6020 Emmenbrücke. Public transport is the easiest option: S1 and S9 trains leave Luzern station and take about five minutes, and VBL bus 2 stops at Emmenbrücke Bahnhof and Viscosistadt. There is no parking in front of the building; the nearest car park is the Parkhaus at Gerliswilstrasse 42, plus parking at the station.
When should you visit, and what does it cost?
The hall is open Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is CHF 6, reduced CHF 3, and free for children and young people up to 15. Dates for each show are listed in the programme section of akku-emmen.ch.
Frequently asked questions
Does akku have a permanent collection?
No. It presents temporary contemporary art shows, so the content changes several times a year.
How long should I plan for a visit?
About an hour covers the current exhibition. Allow more if you attend a tour, concert or reading.
Can I reach it from Lucerne without a car?
Yes. Take the S1 or S9 to Emmenbrücke, a ride of around five minutes, and the venue is a short walk away.
Is there an entrance fee?
Yes: CHF 6 for adults, CHF 3 for reduced tickets, and nothing for visitors up to 15.
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