Corona update: Due to the current measures, it is not possible to make a booking for either February – March. A city walk in the open air can take place from 1 April 2021 and a group visit/tour in a city museum is possible as of 1 May 2021. These dates are subject to the corona measures that are in force at that time. The corona measures limit the maximum number of participants as well. For specific information on the Antwerpse Stadsgidsen or the historic walks of the city of Antwerp, click on the link. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@experienceantwerp.be.
He could do anything and he knew everything. He was a brilliant and versatile artist, ran a large studio, spoke many languages, collected art, designed his own house, travelled Europe as a diplomat and was interested in science. Rubens was an all-rounder. And it’s his house that you are invited to!
From 04/02/2021 11:00 pm (UTC) until 31/12/2030 10:59 pm (UTC)
In the Rubens House, Peter Paul Rubens welcomes you personally. This is where he lived with his wife and children. This is where he painted in his majestic studio, together with his colleagues. This is where he strolled in the garden and philosophised with his friends. This is where he died in 1640. In his house, Rubens reveals who he really was.
This guided tour of the Rubens House will invite you into Rubens’ world. You will discover the story of his life. You will admire the fine work of the master himself and that of his contemporaries. You will wander through his impressive palace, which he designed himself. And you will enjoy the peace and quiet of the garden, in the busy city centre. There is nowhere else in the world where Rubens’ spirit is so tangible.
Practical information:
No. The interactive part is stimulated by a game of question and answer. The guide will challenge the students to observe the collection together and to talk about Rubens and his art. The Rubens House itself contains many different art forms.
No, the Rubens House does not have a museum café or a separate room for picnics. Nearby is the Theaterplein, a large square with an awning where the class group can eat sandwiches in the afternoon. There are also several restaurants and bistros in the neighbourhood.
Only the ground floor and the garden part of the tour are wheelchair accessible. There is no elevator in the Rubens House, so the first floor is not accessible for wheelchair users. There is a toilet for wheelchair users.
There is no elevator in the Rubens House, so the first floor can only be reached by stairs. There are benches in some of the museum rooms.
There is no elevator for visitors in the Rubens House.
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide dogs and other certified assistance dogs.
You are not allowed to bring strollers into the Rubens House. They must be stored in the courtyard, where they will be monitored by the doorman.
The museum and the garden are a smoke-free environment.
Food and drink are not allowed in the museum halls.
Do not take photographs with a flash. Selfie sticks are not allowed. Always ask permission for professional photographic and audiovisual recordings.
The Rubens House does not have a museum café. There are several places where you can get something to eat or drink in the vicinity of the museum.
There is a museum shop opposite the entrance to the Rubens House.
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