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Take a souvenir of the Museum Mayer van den Bergh home with you.

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At home in a museum

The story of Henriëtte and Fritz Mayer van den Bergh

Our colleague Ulrike Müller wrote a superb book about our museum and its founders Fritz and Henriëtte Mayer van den Bergh.

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Beloved. An intimate look at masterpieces

A total of 43 museum enthusiasts from Antwerp have selected a work that will be on show for you to admire in the Maagdenhuis while the museum itself is closed. So why not look at the collection through their eyes and (re)discover a multitude of masterpieces?

    Friday 20 June 2025 until Sunday 17 September 2028 from 10:00 to 17:00

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You will be astonished, moved and awe-struck by these masterpieces.

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Mensen kijken naar het schilderij 'Dulle Griet' van Pieter Bruegel de Oude.

Guided tour Beloved

For groups (adults)

‘Beloved. An intimate look at masterpieces' is more than an exhibition of extraordinary works of art, such as Bruegel's 'Mag Meg'. The exhibition also tells the story of 43 museum lovers who have a connection with a particular work of art. This guided tour focuses on the museum's masterpieces and highlights some personal stories.

gevel Museum Mayer van den Bergh

The story of a museum and family residence

Historical background

In 1862, the Mayer van den Bergh family moved into the city palace on the corner of Lange Gasthuisstraat and Arenbergstraat. Fritz was raised to have a love of art. After his death, his mother Henriëtte had a museum built next to the family home.