Maagdenhuis
About This Museum
Tucked away on the Lange Gasthuisstraat, just a stone's throw from the bustling Meir, the Maagdenhuis is a quiet piece of Antwerp's history. It doesn't feel like a typical museum; stepping inside this former orphanage for girls is like walking into another century. You'll find rooms filled with the kind of furniture that has seen generations come and go, walls adorned with solemn portraits of the city's past guardians, and delicate pottery that once held their daily meals. The air itself seems to hold stories of the young lives that were shaped within these walls.
Collection Highlights
Look for the poignant collection of small tokens and personal belongings left behind by the orphaned girls, which sit alongside impressive works by Flemish masters like Peter Paul Rubens and Jacob Jordaens. The display of historic coins and antique furniture really brings the past to life.
Visitor Information
It's a small and often quiet spot, perfect for a reflective hour away from the city crowds. Best to check their current opening hours online before you pop in, as they can be limited.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautiful 16th-century building that was once part of the city's medieval civic hospital network, it has all the charm of old Antwerp with its classic stepped gables and worn cobblestone courtyard.
Contact & Location
Address: Maagdenhuis, 33, Lange Gasthuisstraat, Theaterbuurt, Antwerpen, 2000, België / Belgique / Belgien
Phone: +32 3 435 99 10
Website: Visit Website
