Museum De Reede Celebrates 100,000th Visitor Milestone in Antwerp
Antwerp’s dedicated graphic art institution, Museum De Reede, has reached a significant milestone in its history. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the museum officially welcomed its 100,000th visitor since first opening its doors on June 9, 2017.
The unsuspecting milestone visitors, Els Tillemans and Patrick Weckesser, were met with a festive reception. They were officially welcomed and honored by the museum’s chairman, Harry Rutten, marking a celebratory moment for the institution and its supporters.
Celebrating a Milestone for Antwerp's Graphic Art Scene
Since its founding in 2017, the museum has established itself as a key cultural destination in Antwerp. As Belgium's first museum focused exclusively on graphic art, the venue has steadily grown its audience by offering an intimate space to appreciate prints, drawings, and other works on paper.
Reaching the 100,000-visitor mark highlights the sustained interest in graphic mediums within the city's diverse museum landscape. The milestone reflects the steady appeal of both the museum's permanent presentations and its temporary exhibitions.
What Visitors Can Experience at Museum De Reede
Located along the Scheldt river, Museum De Reede offers an extensive look at masterworks of graphic art. The permanent collection is built around significant holdings of three influential masters:
- The dark, satirical prints of Francisco Goya
- The provocative and expressive works of Belgian artist Félicien Rops
- The emotionally charged graphic works of Norwegian master Edvard Munch
In addition to these core artists, the museum regularly showcases prints and drawings by a variety of other international and local creators, making it a dynamic hub for paper-based art lovers.
If you are planning to explore the rich cultural offerings of the city, let Musemap (musemap.art) help you navigate. You can easily browse museums in the region or view our interactive map to plan your walking route to Museum De Reede and other nearby highlights.
