Rubens House
Rubenshuis

Rubens’ works are world-famous and one of Belgium’s great prides - if you’re a fan make sure to visit this museum, which used to be the painter’s house.

You’ll find Rubens work throughout the city, but this is the heart of it all. This historic and artistic house is a great place to learn more about the painter who once lived there. This wasn’t just his home, but also his studio. Rubens painted here with his assistants and many others to make the art we know and love!

• The house has a regular collection of paintings by Rubens and many by his peers for you to enjoy
• Rubens House also hosts work on loan and often features temporary exhibitions, so you're sure to see something new.
• The highlight is definitely the studio where you can see where Rubens and his team worked.
• The house was actually designed by Rubens in the 1600s. If you didn’t think so already, you’ll leave the house knowing that Rubens had an amazing eye for art.
• Rubens was inspired by Roman Antiquity and the Italian Renaissance. This makes the house an incredibly unique and grand sight
• After viewing the house feel free to take a walk around the recently restored portico and garden pavilion. In the garden you’ll see a statue of Mercury (the Roman messenger god and patron of painters) and Minerva (Roman goddess of wisdom)
• Rubens House is super close to tons of other fun spots. Families and chocolate lovers should head over to Chocolate Nation for a snack after getting their fill of the art. Chocolate making is an art too!