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A Bruegel on the move: masterpiece heads to Brussels for restoration

Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting Twelve Proverbs on Wooden Plates has been taken to the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK) in Brussels for a thorough restoration. Watch the video.

"Working on twelve 'Bruegels' at once is truly unique and challenging"

Twelve Proverbs on Wooden Plates by Pieter Bruegel the Elder is currently undergoing restoration at the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK) in Brussels. Why does it need restoring? And what exactly will the restorers do? We put these questions to KIK restorer Aline Genbrugge, who will lead the restoration.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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A bigger house for Fritz's collection

Museum and residence reunited

Museum Mayer van den Bergh is expanding. The adjacent corner house, once the parental home of art collector Fritz Mayer van den Bergh and until 2021 Antwerp's district house, will become part of the museum. A new extension at the back of the building completes the whole. The museum will close from April 27, 2025, for necessary renovations, but don't worry, you can still visit (part of) the exceptional collection at the nearby Maagdenhuis. Reopening is scheduled for 2030.

Museum reunited with family residence

Museum Mayer van den Bergh is expanding. The museum of the future will include the adjacent corner house - once the childhood home of art collector Fritz Mayer van den Bergh - and a new building. The preliminary design for the renovation and expansion is ready! 

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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.