Arts & Culture — Antwerp Travel Guides | VisitAntwerp.com

Apr 8, 2025

The Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), opened in 2011, sits on Antwerp’s waterfront and charges €12 for adult admission. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1810, houses over 7,000 artworks, including masterpieces by Rubens, just 1.5 km from Antwerp Central Station.

Apr 12, 2026

Rubenshuis in Antwerp is the former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, featuring 20 original artworks, period interiors, and a 17th-century garden. Admission EUR 15, open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00.

Jan 6, 2026

The Plantin-Moretus Museum, established in 1576, is a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing the history of printing. Admission costs €10 for adults and €8 for seniors. The museum houses over 30,000 volumes and the largest collection of printing presses, with some dating back to the 16th century.

Jan 6, 2026

The Antwerp Six, a group of influential fashion designers from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, emerged in the early 1980s, revolutionizing the industry. Their collective work, showcased at the 1986 Paris Fashion Week, led to a 50% increase in international fashion sales for Belgian designers. Today, guided tours of their boutiques start at €15.

Jan 6, 2026

Antwerp's contemporary art scene features over 60 galleries, including the renowned Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) with admission priced at €10. Street art can be found throughout the city, particularly in the Zuid district, where murals created since 2011 have transformed public spaces.

Jan 6, 2026

Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA), reopening in September 2022, features over 7,000 works, including masterpieces by Rubens and Van Dyck. Tickets are priced at €12 for adults, while visitors under 26 pay €6. The museum is located just 1.5 km from Antwerp's Central Station.

Nov 11, 2025

Walk the streets of Antwerp where Rubens lived and worked from 1609 to 1640, visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady and his former home at Wapper 9.

Nov 5, 2025

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, established in 1810, houses over 7,000 artworks, including pieces by Peter Paul Rubens. Entrance costs €12, and the museum is located 1.5 km from Antwerp Central Station, making it easily accessible for visitors interested in Flemish Baroque art.