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Jan Brueghel I (1568–1625): An Excellent Draughtsman

No previous exhibition has been dedicated solely to the drawn oeuvre of Jan Brueghel I. The Snyders&Rockox House is focusing on Pieter’s son Jan as a draughtsman for the first time.

Conversations

Contemporary and historical masters in dialogue

15 contemporary artists look at the Fritz Mayer van den Bergh collection and enter into a dialogue with centuries-old paintings, modest sculptures and lavish retables. An intriguing blend of old and new where you examine the work with a fresh pair of eyes.

The museum of tomorrow 

Curious to discover the museum's plans for the future? Pop in during the weekend to the neighbouring Hof van Arenberg, the former residence of the Mayer van den Bergh family.  

Saturday 22 March 2025 until Sunday 23 March 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 29 March 2025 until Sunday 30 March 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 5 April 2025 until Sunday 6 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 12 April 2025 until Sunday 13 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 19 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Monday 21 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00

Family workshop: Make your own museum 

A workshop for children aged 3 to 6 and their (grand)parents

What does your ideal museum look like? Set to work with patches of cloth, craft accessories and frills and conjure your dream museum out of your hat.

Saturday 29 March 2025 from 11:00 to 12:00
Saturday 29 March 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00
Saturday 29 March 2025 from 15:00 to 16:00
Saturday 19 April 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00
Saturday 19 April 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00
Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 15:30 to 16:30

Family workshop: A patchwork portrait

A workshop for children aged 3 to 6 and their (grand)parents 

A patchwork portrait? That's a portrait you can stroke and feel. In this exciting workshop by Congé Bricolé, infants from 3 to 6 years old and their (grand)parents work together.

Wednesday 26 March 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Wednesday 26 March 2025 from 15:30 to 16:30
Friday 18 April 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Friday 18 April 2025 from 15:30 to 16:30

Yoga in the museum

Roll out your yoga mat in one of the charming museum galleries and do some relaxing meditation under expert guidance.

Sunday 23 March 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00
Sunday 30 March 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00
Sunday 6 April 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00
Sunday 13 April 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00

Tea ceremony 

Sample real Chinese tea in a unique setting 

Henriëtte van den Bergh, mother of the collector Fritz Mayer van den Bergh and the museum's founder, enjoyed treating her guests to a cup of tea. Inspired by Henriëtte, a tea sommelier will receive you for an authentic tea ceremony.

Saturday 22 March 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00
Saturday 22 March 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00
Saturday 29 March 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00
Saturday 29 March 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00
Friday 25 April 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00
Friday 25 April 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00

Workshop: help shape the museum of the future

What does your ideal museum look like? Take a seat at our interactive hands-on table and help in shaping the museum of the future.

Sunday 23 March 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Sunday 30 March 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 5 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Sunday 6 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 12 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday 19 April 2025 from 13:00 to 17:00

Museum by night

Experience a magical evening of art and exploration 

Date with your favourite masterpiece, listen to a guide or attend a drawing workshop. Top off your evening visit with an intimate concert.

Wednesday 26 March 2025 from 17:00 to 22:00
Friday 4 April 2025 from 17:00 to 22:00
Wednesday 9 April 2025 from 17:00 to 22:00
Saturday 26 April 2025 from 17:00 to 22:00

Fin de Siècle bar: a final evening in grandeur

Raise a glass together to Museum Mayer van den Bergh

On Saturday 26 April, we say goodbye to the museum for several years. For one evening, we will transform the adjacent Hof van Arenberg into an exclusive Fin de Siècle bar.

Saturday 26 April 2025 from 20:00 to 23:00