Tour 4: Brick by brick
Where did Rubens get the inspiration for his palazzo on the Scheldt? And what is the link with the new building on Hopland? Whether or not you're an architecture lover, this tour will grip you from start to finish.
Did you know that Rubens was also a talented architect? His remodelling of his home astonished all and sundry. Come and see the portico and garden pavilion and you'll understand why. But what about the parts that no longer exist? Our guide will reconstruct them brick by brick.
One thing is clear: Rubens loved experimenting with styles, to connect the past and the future. The modern entrance to Hopland would definitley have appealed to him. The design by Robbrecht and Daem architects is contemporary, while undeniably Rubens. Can you see the subtle references to Rubens the architect? Discover them all!
Practical information
Number of participants
- max. 2 groups per time slot
- 1 group = max. 15 persons
When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: start at 10.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m. or 2.30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: start at 10.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m., 2.30 p.m. or 3.30 p.m.
Duration
- 90 minutes
Price
- €95 per guide + €25 administration cost
- Make sure you order the right number of tickets for your group, on top of the guide.
Languages
- Dutch, French, English, German
- Other languages on request
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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.
Tour 2: Green Treasure
Rubens' garden was a lively place. This is where he received his friends, as well as art lovers and heads of state. Follow our guide and let your imagination and senses run wild.
Tour 3: Nose through books
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.