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Pianoforte by Conrad Graf (1826)

Since 1967, Museum Vleeshuis has preserved and displayed one of the finest Viennese pianofortes in the world, a grand piano by Austrian-German piano-maker Conrad Graf.

Table piano by Kadel

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

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.

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.

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). 

The grand piano by Pleyel

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Discover the story behind a grand piano by one of the most famous historical makers, his inextricable link to Antwerp, and the piano's restoration.

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.

The music room of Gaspar Duarte

At the Snijders&Rockoxhuis, you can discover a music room that brings the sound of 17th-century Antwerp back to life.

Browse our collection online

Almost 4000 objects are preserved in the collection of Museum Vleeshuis. The entire collection is now accessible online.