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Visiting M HKA with Children

Essential information for families exploring contemporary art in Antwerp.

The M HKA offers a diverse range of contemporary art collections and performances housed in a unique converted grain silo. While you plan your visit with children, we recommend checking official channels for the latest information on programming, access, and site-specific guidelines to ensure a smooth experience for all ages.

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Family visits at M HKA
The M HKA offers year-round activities for families, including interactive guided tours and creative workshops designed to explore contemporary art.

The M HKA | Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp provides an engaging environment for families, offering various opportunities to connect with contemporary art through active guided tours and creative workshops. Throughout the year, visitors can explore the museum with dedicated programming for younger children, including interactive sessions and thoughtful creative assignments. These experiences encourage families to discover the galleries together at their own pace.

Family highlights

  • Active guided tours for families with creative assignments.
  • Toddler-focused tours known as M HKADEE.
  • Creative holiday workshops held throughout the year.
  • Filospook, a philosophical card game for exploring art.
  • Free admission for children under 18.
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What children can see and do

Families can participate in guided tours, interactive sessions such as 'M HKADEE' for toddlers, and creative holiday workshops. Visitors also have access to 'Filospook', a philosophical card game based on the museum collection.

Age guidance

The museum offers specific programming for toddlers, such as the 'M HKADEE' guided tours.

Practical information

Children under 18 years old enjoy free admission to the museum. Pushchairs and buggies are allowed in the galleries, and there is an on-site museum café available to visitors.

Family Activities at M HKA
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M HKA | Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp offers a variety of engaging resources designed to help families explore the collection together. Visitors can enjoy active guided tours tailored for toddlers and participate in interactive experiences like philosophical card games, which encourage creative dialogue during their time at the museum.

Family tour

M HKADEE: Toddler Tours

Active guided tours that introduce the world of the museum and art to young children in an engaging way.

Age guidance: Designed for toddlers.

Practical information: Part of the ongoing family programming at M HKA.

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Interactive experience

Filospook

Filospook is a card game based on artworks from the M HKA collection, featuring philosophical questions that encourage dialogue.

Practical information: Available to use while visiting the museum.

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