Natural History Museum Boekenberg Reopens for the Summer Season in Antwerp
The Natural History Museum Boekenberg has officially launched its summer season. Housed inside an extraordinary eighteenth-century artificial cave complex, this seasonal destination welcomed nearly a hundred guests on its first day back. Because the site serves as a vital winter sanctuary for local bat populations, the reopening marks the transition to its warm-weather visiting period.
What to Expect When Visiting Antwerp's Underground Museum
Visitors returning to the caves this season will find a fully restocked museum shop and the return of popular family activities, including the successful grab-bag game. The underground space offers a cool retreat where guests can view geological displays, minerals, and ancient fossils characteristic of the region.
To help you navigate the surrounding green space before heading underground, you can view the official park layout plan.
Participate in the Seasonal Visitor Competition
This season also marks the return of the museum's annual visitor contest. Guests who participate during their visit will enter a drawing to win a geological specimen.
The prize for this year's competition is a dendrite, a type of "pseudo-fossil" formed in Solnhofen limestone. Sourced from the Franconian Alb region in Bavaria, the piece dates back approximately 150 million years to the Upper Jurassic period. The drawing to select the winner will take place in October, near the conclusion of the open season.
Whether you are looking to discover local geological history or explore unique regional landmarks, Musemap (musemap.art) can guide your journey. You can easily browse museums in Antwerp or check the local Antwerp cultural map to plan your next weekend outing.
