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The sound of... The Duarte family

The Duarte family was one of the most musical families in Antwerp in the 17th-century. This playlist introduces you to their music.

The sound of... Antwerp's churches

What music was played in the churches of Antwerp in the 17th and 18th centuries? You'll find out in this playlist.

The sound of... Plantin

Museum Plantin-Moretus presents: a musical walk through the life of Christophe Plantin. You'll hear music published by him or his Antwerp colleagues between 1550 and 1700.

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.

Two harpsichords by Andreas Ruckers

A luxury instrument

Two rare harpsichords, and two of the most authentic of their kind.

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.

The sound of... the Rubens dance hall

The painting "Shrove Tuesday in the Rubens Dance Hall" exudes music. Discover in this playlist what a ball must have sounded like around 1890 in this infamous dance hall.

Museum Vleeshuis on Spotify

Listen to our playlists

Museum Vleeshuis loves to bring music into your life, even now that we are closed for restoration. More than 20 playlists are waiting for you.

The sound of... Antwerp

Antwerp faced economic headwinds in the 18th century. But music could still be heard. Listen here to the soundtrack of a city in crisis.

Flemish masterpieces

Various pieces in our collection have been recognised by Flanders as rare and invaluable. They have been added to the Flemish Masterpiece List.