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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

Creative workshops

Unleash your creativity in our workshops for little explorers and big enthusiasts. Make your own museum, portrait or book stamp. Or complete your crockery with a personalised dinner plate in the style of Bruegel.

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

Special experiences

Start your day with yoga among the works of art. In the afternoon, attend an authentic tea ceremony. End your evening with Museum by night. Saturday night, 26 April, we will transform the corner building next to the museum into a Fin de Siècle bar - welcome!

Workshop: decorate a dining plate in Bruegel style 

In this workshop, you make your own personalised dining plate, inspired by the impressive collection belonging to Fritz Mayer van den Bergh.

    Saturday 22 March 2025 from 13:00 to 16:30
    Monday 21 April 2025 from 13:00 to 16:30

Workshop: make your own ex libris book stamp 

Give your books an original and personal touch with your very own ex libris book stamp. The decorative elements in the museum are the ideal inspiration for this workshop.

    Sunday 13 April 2025 from 14:00 to 16:30