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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 12 September 2027 from 10:00 to 17:00

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!

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.

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.

Yoga in the museum

Roll out your yoga mat in one of the charming museum galleries and do some relaxing meditation under expert guidance.

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.  

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.

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.

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.