Museums An introduction to the Middelheim Museum | Ontdek onze activiteiten

The following items are covered during this visit:

The origins of the Middelheim Museum
The history of the Biennales
The turnaround in 1993
The history and nature of the international collection, from Rodin to the present
The annual acquisition of (contemporary) artworks
The organisation of exhibitions (primarily contemporary art, solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, themed exhibitions, …)
The link with art in public spaces
The issue of the preservation and management of artworks in an open-air museum
The relationship between the Middelheim Museum and the park

Practical information:

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The museum is open every day of the week, except on Monday: the opening hours depend on the season

October - March: 10:00-17:00

April: 10:00-19:00

May - August: 10:00-20:00

September : 10:00-19:00

The museum is closed on the following holidays: 1 January, 1 May, Ascension Day, 1 November and 25 December

The museum is exceptionally open on the following holidays: Easter Monday and Whit Monday

Attention: the museum park is closed during stormy weather

Is the museum accessible for persons in a wheelchair?

Yes, the Middelheim Museum is accessible to persons in a wheelchair.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, you can bring your dog with you.

Can I eat or drink in the Middelheim Museum?

There’s a museum café, but you can also have a picnic in the Middelheim Museum.

Is there a museum shop?

Yes, there is a museum shop.

An introduction to the Middelheim Museum: the history, the collections, the exhibitions, the philosophy and the way of working

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