Alterations in phases
The Rubenshuis has been undergoing a major transformation since 2016 and the work will not be completed until 2030. The alterations and the reopening are being carried out in phases. At the same time, the ambitions of the new concept are becoming clearer – improved accessibility, more space, extra facilities and maximum comfort and convenience, both for visitors and for the collection itself.
The artist's residence is temporarily closed due to renovations. Discover Rubens Experience, the garden and the library.
Why renovate?
How can as many people as possible experience Rubens's universe in the best possible conditions? That was the question that the City of Antwerp placed before the Flemish Government Architect back in 2016. The reception at the Rubenshuis was too small, the historical residence wasn't accessible to everyone, the collection needed to be preserved more effectively and even the museum's own staff hardly had space to breathe. Step by step, the sustainable, all-encompassing concept by the architects Robbrecht and Daem would change that situation.