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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.

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 musical Sunday afternoon

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Dive into a musical painting by Louis Van Engelen and learn more about the painter and the Antwerp musical life of the late 19th century.

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.

Museum Vleeshuis

The Sound of the City

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.

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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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.

Carillon Concerts

Sound in the city? That must be the carillon!

Our city carillonneurs Koen Van Assche and Liesbeth Janssens play the carillon throughout the year. In this way, they keep the tradition alive.