Library

About, by, with or associated with Rubens. By viewing the thousands of documents in the library, you can dig into the artist's life, works and other relevant topics. Add to the story and visit the library to do some research of your own!  

Library

Plan your visit

The new academic library on the second floor of Hopland 13 is freely accessible to all visitors. 

 

Opening hours 
Monday - Fridayopen from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Saturday & Sundayclosed

 

Public holidays

See annual closing days.

 

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More about the library

For decades, researchers, students and heritage fans have found their way to the world-famous collection about Rubens and other masters of Flemish art. With hundreds of thousands of publications, rare books, artwork documentation and archival documents, this is where fiction meets reality. And where interest turns into inspiration.

 

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After the book now the film?

Enjoy the presentation in the Rubens Experience.