Museum De Reede
About This Museum
Tucked away in a handsome 19th-century townhouse on the Antwerp docks, Museum De Reede feels like a secret you've just uncovered. It opened its doors in 2017 with a wonderfully specific focus: graphic art, but not just any prints. This is a place that dives deep into the darker, more psychological currents of the human experience through the work of just a handful of masters. You won't find sprawling collections here; instead, it offers an intense and intimate look at works on paper that are often more powerful than any painting.
Collection Highlights
The core of the museum is built around three giants: Goya's terrifying 'Disasters of War', Munch's iconic 'The Scream' in its various print versions, and Félicien Rops's provocatively symbolic etchings. They also have a remarkable selection of works by Käthe Kollwitz and other artists who weren't afraid to explore the shadows.
Visitor Information
Because it's so focused, you can have a truly meaningful visit without it taking over your whole day—a perfect cultural interlude. The lighting is beautifully done to protect the delicate works, creating an almost reverent atmosphere that makes you lean in close to see the incredible detail in every line.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic, understated Flemish townhouse with tall windows and a narrow facade, the building itself is unassuming from the outside, which makes the powerful art within all the more surprising.
Contact & Location
Address: Museum De Reede, 7, Ernest Van Dijckkaai, Historisch Centrum, Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, 2000, België / Belgique / Belgien
Phone: +32 3 434 03 04
Website: Visit Website
