Search results

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three organs from the Ghysels Collection

Two dance organs and a fairground organ from the Ghysels collection have received "Masterpiece" status. As such, they are recognised as exceptional heritage.

Table piano by Kadel

Bart Houtgraaf & his company Andriessen Pianos-Vleugels (Haarlem) are restoring Kadel's table piano on behalf of the museum.