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Wannes Van de Velde's writing den

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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.

Inside Wannes' Study

Wannes Van de Velde’s study

We have set up Wannes Van de Velde’s study in our temporary offices at 9 Gildekamersstraat in Antwerp. You can look inside through the window facing the street. Alongside musical instruments, you’ll see his books, rod puppets, photographs, drawings and paintings. But also sheet music and song lyrics in his own handwriting. Neatly arranged as if Wannes might walk into his study at any moment.

'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.

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.

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.

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