Museen und Galerien in Antwerpen

Antwerp Museums and Galleries

Antwerp’s cultural landscape features UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, housing significant Rubens altarpieces, and the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a preserved 16th-century printing workshop. The city's history is showcased in the medieval Het Steen fortress and the Vleeshuis guildhall. Modern and contemporary movements are represented at M HKA and the FOMU photography museum. Specialized collections include DIVA, dedicated to Antwerp’s diamond and jewelry heritage, and the Renaissance architecture surrounding the Great Market Square.

Antwerp Museums and Galleries — Karte

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Cathedral of Our Lady

Gothic cathedral known for its impressive architecture and artworks by Rubens. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant religious and cultural landmark.

Klaus Graf / CC BY 2.5

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Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex

The Plantin–Moretus Museum is a printing museum in Antwerp, Belgium which focuses on the work of the 16th-century printers Christophe…

Jean-Pol GRANDMONT / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Butcher's Hall

The Vleeshuis in Antwerp, Belgium, is a former guildhall. It is now a museum located between the Drie Hespenstraat, the Repenstraat and the…

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DIVA

Museum dedicated to Antwerp's diamond heritage, jewelry, and silversmithing. The collection features historical artifacts and contemporary pieces, exploring the city's long-standing connection to the global diamond trade.

Maros / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Great Market Square

Historic central square featuring Renaissance and medieval architecture with notable landmarks and seasonal markets.

Mark Ahsmann / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Het Steen

Medieval fortress and museum serving as a regional heritage site and cultural attraction. It includes a Visitor Center and the Antwerp Story attraction focused on local history.

Roger Price / CC BY 2.0

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Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp is the contemporary art museum of the city of Antwerp, Belgium.

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Photo Museum

Fotomuseum Antwerp, also known as FOMU, is a museum of photography in Antwerp, Belgium.

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De Universele Arbeider

A monumental bronze sculpture by artist Marcel Rau, representing the industrial labor force. This regional heritage site is located near the Port of Antwerp.