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Exploring the Rubenshuis in Antwerp

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Explore the world of Peter Paul Rubens through a modern interactive experience, a vibrant garden designed with fashion icon Dries Van Noten, and a vast research library, while the historic home undergoes careful restoration.

A dedicated cultural site in Antwerp celebrating the life and Baroque masterworks of Peter Paul Rubens through interactive exhibits, archives, and a botanical garden.

Introducing the Rubenshuis in Antwerp

Located in Antwerp, the Rubenshuis is the historic site where the Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens lived and worked. While the residence undergoes restoration, visitors can explore the Rubens Experience, an interactive multimedia presentation of the artist's legacy. The site also features a lush botanical garden designed with Dries Van Noten and an extensive research library.

Ornate Baroque courtyard of the Rubenshuis featuring sculpted facades, arched windows, and a colonnaded walkway.

Rubenshuis opening hours in Antwerp

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for Rubenshuis. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Antwerp.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:00-17:00

10:00-18:00

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Rubenshuis Tickets & Admission

Visiting the Rubenshuis in Antwerp requires a paid admission ticket, with several pricing tiers available for adults, youth, and groups. Standard entry applies to adults, while discounted rates are offered for youth visitors, and children up to 17 years old can enter for free. Group tickets are also available for parties of twelve or more. Certain tickets, such as those for children and youth, require a valid ID upon entry.

Rubens Experience & Garden - Standard Admission

€12.00

Ages 26 and older Includes access to Rubens Experience and the garden

Rubens Experience & Garden - Reduced Rate

€8.00

Rubens Experience & Garden - Group Rate

€8.00

For groups of 12 or more people

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Visitor Amenities at the Rubenshuis

The Rubenshuis provides a range of facilities to support a comfortable visit, including accessible infrastructure such as lifts, adapted sanitary facilities, and wheelchair loan options. Visitors can enhance their experience with audio resources, guided tours, and on-site ticket services, while families will find options for stroller storage and baby carrier loans. Practical amenities such as a museum shop, bike parking, and proximity to public transport and paid parking garages are also available to assist in planning your arrival.

Adapted Sanitary Facilities

Available

Lift

Available

guide dogs allowed

Available

Subtitled Film

Available

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Museum pass access at the Rubenshuis

Visitors to the Rubenshuis in Antwerp can utilize select museum passes to access the current Rubens Experience, the Baroque garden, and the research library. Depending on the pass held, entry is included for either single or unlimited visits as outlined in the specific benefits of your card.

Antwerp City Pass

Includes major museums, historic churches, and public transport access.

Unlock access to heritage sites, contemporary art galleries, and historic houses across Antwerp. A flexible duration option helps you manage your discovery of the city's unique cultural landscape.

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From €45

museumPASSmusées

Unlimited access to cultural sites across Belgium.

Enjoy year-round access to a wide selection of Antwerp's finest museums and cultural heritage sites. Use your personal museumPASSmusées to explore collections at your own pace.

Accepted here

From €64.95

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Rubenshuis Location in Antwerp

The Rubenshuis is located at Hopland 13 in the central Meir neighborhood of Antwerp. This historic site marks where the Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens once lived, worked, and created his masterworks. Situated in the heart of the city's shopping and cultural district, the venue is highly accessible for visitors looking to explore local artistic heritage.

Hopland 13

2000 Antwerp

Meir, Province of Antwerp, BE

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Planning Your Visit to the Rubenshuis

Planning a visit to the Rubenshuis in Antwerp requires some advance preparation to ensure a smooth arrival. Because the venue operates with a timed-entry system, reserving your tickets online in advance is highly recommended. Located in the central Meir neighborhood, this site welcomes visitors to experience the multimedia Rubens Experience and the beautifully redesigned Baroque garden.

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The Art, Gardens, and Legacy of Rubenshuis

The Rubenshuis in Antwerp offers a deep look into the life of Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens while his historic residence is restored. Visitors can explore the Rubens Experience, an immersive space featuring lifelike videos and interactive displays. Outside, a grand garden designed with fashion icon Dries Van Noten blooms with over twenty-two thousand plants. For deeper study, the specialized research library houses thousands of historical documents. Together, these elements present a rich museum experience celebrating the artist's legacy.

Baroque oil painting showing the Massacre of the Innocents with numerous figures in dramatic poses, soldiers attacking civilians amid classical architectural ruins

The Historical Legacy of the Rubenshuis

In 1610, Peter Paul Rubens purchased a Flemish townhouse in Antwerp, redesigning it to resemble an **Italian palazzo**. Following his death, the property was leased to William and Margaret Cavendish from 1648 to 1660. Public interest was revitalized by a reconstruction at the 1910 World's Fair. The city of Antwerp acquired the property in 1937, eventually opening the restored Rubenshuis as a public museum in 1946.

Purchase of the townhouse in 1610
1610Founding
Peter Paul Rubens purchased the Flemish townhouse on the Vaartstraat, which would later become his home and workshop, in 1610, one year after his marriage to Isabella Brant.
Renovation based on Italian palazzo design
1610-1640Architecture
Following his purchase of the house, Rubens designed renovations and extensions based on Italian Renaissance palace architecture, giving the residence and courtyard the appearance of an Italian palazzo.
Rental to William and Margaret Cavendish
1648-1660Ownership
After Rubens's death, his wife Helena Fourment leased the building to William Cavendish and his wife Margaret, who occupied the premises until they left in 1660.
Reconstruction at the 1910 World's Fair
1910Milestone
A full-scale reconstruction of the Rubens house was created for the Brussels International 1910 World's Fair by architect Henri Blomme, helping to generate public interest in preserving the original site.
City of Antwerp acquires the building
1937Ownership
Following a legacy left by architect Henri Blomme, the city of Antwerp purchased the historic house in 1937 to facilitate its preservation and future use as a museum.
Opened to the public in 1946
1946Opening
After completing an extensive restoration following the city's purchase, the Rubenshuis was formally opened to the public as a museum in 1946, featuring works by Rubens and his contemporaries.

Rubenshuis FAQ & Planning Guide

Planning to visit the Rubenshuis in Antwerp but wondering if you can drop by on a Wednesday? Spoiler alert: you can't, as even Baroque masters need a midweek break. Fortunately, we have all the practical details on timed-entry reservations and weekend opening hours ready to help you plan the perfect visit.

Is Rubenshuis open on Wednesdays?

Rubenshuis is closed on Wednesdays. Visiting hours are restricted to Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays through Sundays.

What are the Rubenshuis weekend opening hours?

On weekends, Rubenshuis is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Does Rubenshuis have special opening hours?

There are no special opening hours or holiday closures listed for Rubenshuis, so the standard weekly schedule applies.

What are the opening hours of Rubenshuis?

Rubenshuis is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and from 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. The venue is closed on Wednesdays.

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Planning Your Visit to the Rubenshuis

When planning a visit to the Rubenshuis in Antwerp, reserving your timed-entry tickets in advance is highly recommended. To ensure a smooth experience, please note that bags, food, and drinks are not allowed inside, though a cloakroom facility is provided. The venue is wheelchair accessible with elevators and accessible toilets, while stroller access is limited. Visitors can also take advantage of audio guides during their self-guided exploration, and service animals are permitted throughout.

Planning Your Visit to the Rubenshuis

The Rubenshuis in Antwerp's Meir neighborhood is well-suited for art and history enthusiasts, solo travelers, students, and families looking to explore the legacy of Peter Paul Rubens. Visitors can expect an interactive experience with multimedia displays, a curated garden, and a specialized research library. The venue offers wheelchair accessibility, elevators, accessible toilets, and audio guides to support diverse visitor needs. For a seamless visit, please note that coats and bags must be stored in the cloakroom, where strollers can also be left since they are only permitted outdoors in the garden.

Art and Gallery Highlights of the Rubenshuis

Preview the visual legacy of the Rubenshuis in Antwerp through its collection of Flemish Baroque masterworks. The gallery highlights dramatic portraits with intricate lace collars alongside vivid biblical and mythological scenes by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Jacob Jordaens. These rich canvases showcase the expressive energy, deep palettes, and dramatic lighting of the era.

Oil painting portrait of a man with a mustache wearing a large white ruff collar and black doublet.

Oil painting depicting a bearded man in blue and red robes seated beside a dark-skinned woman wearing a golden halo-like headpiece.

Oil painting portrait of a young man with curly hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dark cloak with a white lace collar, looking over his shoulder against a dark background.

Arched baroque painting showing an angel in yellow robes descending toward a kneeling woman in blue and white, with cherubs and a dove above

Portrait painting of a man with a reddish beard wearing a large white ruff collar and dark doublet, dated 1600 in the upper right corner

Baroque oil painting showing Neptune holding a trident standing with Amphitrite in a sea chariot pulled by horses, surrounded by cherubs and figures amid stormy clouds

Oil portrait painting of a young girl with blonde hair in a braided headband, wearing a white draped dress, against a warm brown background

Renaissance painting showing reclining nude Venus and armored Mars embracing, with a sleeping child and mythological figures in clouds above a landscape

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