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Matthias De Boeck

MoMu | Fashion Museum

MoMu | Fashion Museum Antwerp reopened the doors to its historic Nationalestraat building since September, 2021. After three and a half years of extensive renovations and expansions, MoMu is able to permanently welcome visitors.

On the ground floor, you can find MoMu’s new Collection presentation, which looks back at four decades of Belgian fashion, along with a selection from the museum’s historic collection. The exhibition reviews the key protagonists of Belgian fashion, based on topics characterising the unique nature of the MoMu collection. Both the Collection presentation and the introductory documentary start with the age-old question: “what does the ‘Belgian’ and ‘Antwerp’ fashion label mean today?”

In order to show as much as possible from the MoMu collection and create room for new stories, the exhibition will rotate on an annual basis. This means that it’s certainly worth a regular visit to the Collection presentation and it will never fail to surprise you. In addition, the large exhibition area on the first floor has been updated, with a smaller exhibition area added on the ground floor too. Both halls will be taken up by temporary exhibitions on fashion-related themes or designers at least twice a year.

A characteristic feature of the temporary exhibitions is the compelling scenography. As a visitor, you are not just welcomed inside the exhibits, you are submerged in the universe of a designer or theme. The space is fully transformed with each new exhibition. This makes every visit a unique experience.

3 reasons why this is worth your visit

  • The MoMu collection is the largest and most important collection of contemporary Belgian fashion. An important part of this collection is on display in the Collection presentation on the ground floor.
  • The compelling scenography of the exhibitions: as a visitor you will not only see the objects but you are immersed in the world of the designer or the theme of the exhibition.
  • In addition to a visit to the exhibition, MoMu also offers a guided tour, workshop, lecture, … or a free visit to the MoMu library and the new café.
Nationalestraat 28, 2000 Antwerpen
Contact details for visitors
http://www.momu.be
Nationalestraat 28
2000 Antwerpen
Opening hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-18:00

In 2002 MoMu presented its first exhibition in the historical ModeNatie building on the Nationalestraat. Since then, MoMu presented two temporary exhibitions every year. Smaller exhibitions and installations were presented in the gallery on the ground floor. MoMu exhibitions are characterized by their immersive scenography. As a visitor, you not only see the exhibits, you also are immersed in the world of the designer or the theme. The exhibition space is completely transformed for every exhibition, making each visit a unique experience.

The architecture of the museum dates from the early 2000s, when renowned Ghent architect Marie-José van Hee gave the building – and thus the public space of the city – a completely new dynamic after a radical renovation.

Since MoMu closed its doors in 2018, a lot of important changes have been made. Architectural firm B-architecten created 800m² of extra public viewing space – while respecting Marie-José Van Hee’s original signature. Three new exhibition spaces were added, including a full-time exhibition room for the permanent collection. That way, visitors can be welcomed at all times, even during the thematic expo conversions.

The renovated entrance hall, including two entryways, has made the museum even more accessible than before. Thanks to the new MoMu Café by Graanmarkt 13 and the new MoMu Shop, visitors can give into their cravings for a healthy and tasty meal and a piece of fashion culture to call their own. In the auditorium interactive lectures, conferences and Q&As can take place. The updated MoMu library has been expanded with added infrastructure to support the MoMu Study Collection, allowing every visitor to not only browse books and magazines but also to touch the actual study objects.

Is the museum accessible for people in wheelchairs?
All of the public areas in the building (exhibition rooms, cloakroom, toilets, library, café and shop) are either on the ground floor or easily accessible by lift. Several seating areas are provided throughout the building and, upon reservation, a wheelchair is also available. Every visitor can make use of a portable folding chair in the exhibition rooms.

Is there an elevator in the museum?
Yes, there is an elevator.

Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide dogs and other certified assistance dogs.

Can I enjoy a drink or a meal in the museum?
Food and drink are not allowed in the museum halls. However, there is a museum café where you can get something to drink or eat, either to consume inside the café or to take away. It is not possible to make reservations for groups.

Can I take pictures in the museum?
Do not take photographs with a flash. Selfie sticks are not allowed. Always ask permission for professional photographic and audiovisual recordings.

Is the cloakroom mandatory?
Backpacks are not allowed in the exhibition rooms. There are lockers with keys. Large groups can use a group locker.

Is there a museum shop?
There is a small museum shop with fun MoMu products. Be sure to swing by!