First mentioned in the 15th century
The estate originally known as 'De Kijckuyt' received its first historical mention in the fourth quarter of the 15th century, establishing its long-standing presence in the area.
Set within a classified 17th-century gatehouse, this local history museum preserves a collection of books, documents, maps, and historical artifacts detailing the heritage of Merksem. Visitors can explore regional antiquities and discover the area's past.
A local heritage museum housed in a listed 17th-century gatehouse, displaying historical documents, books, and artifacts related to the history of Merksem.

The Hof van Roosendael Local History Museum offers a dedicated look into regional heritage inside a classified seventeenth-century gatehouse in Merksem, Antwerp. As the only surviving structure of the historic Roosendaelhof estate, this unique venue houses the collections of the Royal Circle for Local History. Inside, the galleries display a collection of original maps, books, documents, and everyday utensils that reveal the community's social past. Visitors can examine authentic regional antiquities that trace centuries of local development.

First mentioned in 1499, the estate was rebuilt around 1609 after being destroyed in the Siege of Antwerp. Its brick gatehouse was constructed in 1632, and the property was acquired by the Roosendael family in 1691. Following its purchase by the municipality of Merksem in 1924, the site transitioned to public use. The complex eventually became home to the Hof van Roosendael Local History Museum, preserving regional heritage within the **classified seventeenth-century gatehouse**.
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