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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.

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.

Museum Vleeshuis supports craftsmanship

Thinking hands at work

We support craftsmanship by securing, documenting, protecting and encouraging instrument making. Together with makers and musicians, we create instruments and music. That way, our precious musical heritage stays alive.

The sound of... Wannes Van de Velde

In 2019, Wannes Van de Velde’s studio was given a place in the museum. Listen here on Spotify to songs by Wannes and by artists who were inspired by him.

Wannes Van de Velde's writing den

Google Arts & Culture

Meet singer, composer, author and visual artist Wannes Van de Velde (1937-2008) and step into his studio, which is part of the museum.

'Wannes'

Podcast in collaboration with Radio 1

'Café Breughel', 'De Brug van Willebroek', 'Ik wil deze nacht in de straten verdwalen...' Wannes Van de Velde’s work is cut from the same cloth, sharp as a knife and instantly recognisable by its folksy rhythms and colourful language.

Vleeshuis Music Museum behind the scenes

The museum is temporarily closed for restoration. But, don't worry, you can still visit us with this virtual tour.

'Simply Wannes'

Concert to mark Heritage Day 2021

You can watch and listen to the 'Simply Wannes' concert, which was put together exclusively for the Vleeshuis Music Museum to mark Heritage Day 2021, here.