Tour 1: The total portrait
Want to get to the very essence of Rubens? Together with our museum guide, dig through his artistic past in Rubens Experience and then delve deeper into his private life in the renovated garden.
You can't talk about Rubens without mentioning books. Our guide leads you through two kilometres of documentation on the life and work of the artist and his colleagues in the internationally acclaimed library.
Rubens was a true citizen of the world. He was knowledgeable on just about everything. Knowledge acquired from books in his multi-faceted private collection. From archaeology to architecture and from politics to botany. He was even privy to the latest gossip from the royal houses.
The Rubenshuis is a treasure trove for enthusiasts and researchers to delve into Rubens' life. Thousands of reference books reveal everything about his work, life and the Zeitgeist. Our guide will show you the most valuable pieces from the collection, and you will learn how to do your own research.
