Skip to main content

Practical information

Information about opening hours, tickets, accessibility...

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.

    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

Plan your visit

Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to the Museum Mayer van den Bergh.

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.

    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

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 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

Say goodbye to Museum Mayer van den Bergh

From Sunday 27 April 2025, the museum will close for several years for a major restoration and expansion. Of course, we won't let this go unnoticed! Tea ceremony, family workshop or a last tête-à-tête with Mad Meg in today's atmospheric setting? Choose from dozens of activities taking place from 22 March to 26 April and say goodbye to the museum in your own way.

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.

    Laatste plaatsen Saturday 19 April 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00
    Laatste plaatsen Saturday 19 April 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00
    Laatste plaatsen Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
    Laatste plaatsen Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 15:30 to 16:30

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!