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What is there to do?

Special activities regularly take place in the museum. Make sure you don’t miss them with our handy calendar! For groups we have lots of different tours available.

Impeccable taste. Fritz Mayer van den Bergh and his collection

For groups

Who was the man who gathered together all the objects you can see in the museum in around 1900? What did he especially like? How did he acquire all these beautiful things?

Groups

Fritz Mayer van den Bergh was a visionary collector. His masterpieces from the Middle Ages and Renaissance can be seen today in a homely and intimate atmosphere. Discover his story. A guided tour is only possible with Museum Mayer van den Bergh guides booked in advance. Book your guided tour at Experience Antwerp.

What is there to see?

The Museum Mayer van den Bergh immerses you in a very special, intimate, homely atmosphere. You will be introduced to a wonderful collection and to the man who assembled it on his own. And to the world-famous Mad Meg by Pieter Bruegel.

What is there to see?

The Museum Mayer van den Bergh immerses you in a very special, intimate, homely atmosphere. You will be introduced to a wonderful collection and to the man who assembled it on his own. And to the world-famous Mad Meg by Pieter Bruegel.

Intimate portrayal of Jesus

It’s a moving scene: Jesus’ favourite apostle, John, rests his head on Christ’s chest. He puts his right hand into that of his master. And Jesus puts his arm around John’s shoulder.

Dulle Griet & Twelve Proverbs on Plates

Dulle Griet (‘Mad Meg’) is one of Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s most enigmatic works. For 125 years now, the painting has been the star attraction in the collection of Fritz Mayer van den Bergh, who rediscovered it.

Museum Mayer van den Bergh

Always open online

The museum is always open online. Find out all about Fritz Mayer van den Bergh, his admiration for Bruegel or discover the key masterpieces in our collection.

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