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A lute for Museum Vleeshuis

Musician and instrument maker Justin Glaie produced a unique lute in 2021, at Museum Vleeshuis' request. This is an instrument of which examples have only survived in Flemish paintings from the first half of the 17th century.

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.

Street horn

Oyez! Oyez! The town crier has an announcement!

Great bass recorder

The musical instrument for soft, haunting sounds

This great bass recorder is unique: it is the only preserved example in the world.

Orida alarm bell

"I am called the terrible one."

The Orida alarm bell was cast in 1316 by Gerard of Liege and is the oldest fire bell in Antwerp.

Playing drum

A unique scale model

The prototype carillon drum of St. Gummarus Church in Lier preserves the professional secrets of the carillon maker.

A high-quality construction file

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

Four carillon bells by Joris Dumery

Three bells for the Antwerp city carillon, one for the abbot of St. Michael's Abbey.

Hand and foot keyboard

A new carillon keyboard for the extension of the city carillon in 1751.