Museum Hof van Busleyden places the story of Mechelen within the wider world. Through a unique combination of the city's collections and its architectural heritage, we tell stories of universal relevance. By approaching the past with curiosity, playfulness and a critical eye, we explore what art and history can mean for the worlds of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Seven good reasons to visit Museum Hof van Busleyden
Mechelen as a Centre of European Power
Discover Mechelen as the court and capital of the Burgundian Low Countries, a city that played a key role in European history.
Internationally Important Masterpieces
From the Mechelen Choirbook to the Enclosed Gardens, encounter remarkable works that continue to inspire and move visitors to this day.
History with a Critical Eye
The museum does more than repeat the history many others learnt at school. It also gives a voice to people at the margins, who were often neither seen nor heard.
In Conversation with the Present
The museum connects past and present and invites you to consider how history continues to shape the way we see the world today.
Discover Art with Your Mind, Heart and Hands
Expect music, stories and contemporary perspectives that engage several of the senses.
Clear, Accessible Storytelling
Museum Hof van Busleyden makes complex history understandable for curious visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
A Breathtaking Historic Building with Beautiful Gardens
Expect a sense of grandeur, as the museum is housed in a former city palace. One that captures the imagination and where architecture, gardens and heritage all help tell the story.
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