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Flemish masterpieces

Various pieces in our collection have been recognised by Flanders as rare and invaluable. They have been added to the Flemish Masterpiece List.

Collection

Museum Vleeshuis displays musical instruments, craftsmanship and traditions from 800 years of musical life in Antwerp and Flanders. The museum collection comes to life in concerts, tours and workshops.

Playable instruments

A number of musical instruments from the museum collection are often played by our sound experts. Several historic instruments have been restored to playable condition despite their age, while others have been created, each with their own story.

A new harpsichord for Museum Vleeshuis

Instrument maker Bas Neelen is building a playable harpsichord for Museum Vleeshuis based on the example of a Flemish Masterpiece from the museum's collection: a 1615 harpsichord by Antwerp-based maker Andreas Ruckers. It is the very first time this more than 400 year-old instrument will be reproduced.

Carillon Concerts

Sound in the city? That must be the carillon!

Our city carillonneurs Koen Van Assche and Liesbeth Janssens play the carillon throughout the year. In this way, they keep the tradition alive. 

A high-quality construction file

More than 100 years after the last major restoration, the Vleeshuis is once again in serious need of renovation.

The Vleeshuis: monument and museum

Do you know the impressive history of the Vleeshuis? It dates back to 1504 and has played a variety of roles.

We are ready for the future

The restoration of Museum Vleeshuis

The museum is closed, the restoration plans for the Vleeshuis ('Butcher's Hall') are shifting up a gear. If everything goes according to plan, the works will start in 2026. Both the exterior shell and the interior of the monument and museum are being thoroughly addressed.

Climbing the cathedral tower

For groups, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00

This year, the Vleeshuis Museum takes you to the magnificent bell tower of the Antwerp Cathedral. Due to the museum’s restoration, your journey begins in the City Hall with a visit to the mini-exhibition, TowerTunes.

TowerTunes

A small exhibition about grand sounds

In the mini-exhibition TowerTunes, you can see some items from the museum's special music collection and learn everything there is to know about Antwerp Cathedral Tower and its carillon.