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When can you visit the Vleeshuis Museum? What is the best way to get to us? How much does a visit cost? And how can you enjoy a safe visit to the museum in these times? All the practical information is listed here for you.

Museum Vleeshuis behind the scenes

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

A listed building

The history of the Vleeshuis goes back five hundred years – well into the Middle Ages. Until after the French Revolution the Antwerp meat cutters, the oldest trade in the city, used it as their base. As well as using the building as a guildhall, they also used the listed building as a location to sell their meat.

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.

Climbing the cathedral tower

Every Friday morning in July and August 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 our brand new mini-exhibition, TorenTunes.

TorenTunes

A small exhibition about grand sounds

Starting from March 14, 2025, Museum Vleeshuis will open a mini-exhibition at the City Hall about the Antwerp Cathedral Tower and its carillon.

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.

Museum Vleeshuis in your home

The museum is closed for restoration, but we are always open online. Take a virtual tour of the museum, browse our collection from the comfort of your couch, listen to the sound of Museum Vleeshuis on Spotify and discover our engaging stories about the collection on Google Arts & Culture.

Antwerp virginals and harpsichords

Google Arts & Culture

In a double presentation, learn all about two keyboard instruments: a virginal by Joannes Couchet (1650) and a harpsichord by Andreas Ruckers (1646).