Seeing & doing
The artist's residence is temporarily closed due to renovations. Discover Rubens Experience, the garden and the library.
Always worth visiting
Rubens Experience
Who was Rubens exactly? The artist and the man behind the brush. And why is he so well loved? Find out by visiting the Rubens Experience. Find out what he was really like thanks to the life-like videos and interactive tools. Or look straight into his mind by observing his self-portrait.
Garden
Why not take the chance to wander through the over 22,000 plants in Rubens's garden? The advice of Antwerp fashion designer Dries Van Noten ensures 365 days of color across all seasons in a design by Ars Horti. Move around, view and savour the scents of this unexpected patch of greenery in the very heart of Antwerp.
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! Online library catalogue
Groups
Spring in Rubens' garden
Activities & guided tours
Join the guided tour "Green Treasure"
21.06.25 - More dates
Take a stroll through the past and present of Rubens' beloved garden.
Join the guided tour “Total Portrait”
07.06.25 - More dates
Explore the Rubens Experience and Baroque garden with a guide.
Coffee bar in the garden
08.06.25 - More dates
Coffee between the flowers and plants in Rubens's garden