in the historic town hall
Groenplein 1
in the historic town hall
Groenplein 1
Het Kunstuur in Hasselt
Masterpieces by Belgian artists from the period 1850 – 1950, exhibited in a unique way. Flemish celebrities talk about their connection with the artist or artwork.
Upcoming exhibition Hasselt
"You can come to yourself especially outdoors"
Storytelling by Clara Cleymans, actor en philosopher
Clara tells a story about Gustave De Smet 'The hunter in the snow' (1929) en 'The woodcutter' (1930).
"Lose a child."
Storytelling by André Casteels, rose grower
André tells a story about George Morren 'June' (1904).
"Why so much darkness lurking behind the red nose?"
Storytelling by Jens Dendoncker, comedian and media figure
Jens tells a story about Kurt Peiser 'The Clown' (+/- 1940).
"I too have arrived at the evening of my life."
Storytelling by Jo De Meyere, actor
Jo tells a story about Auguste Oleffe 'Evening of life' (1904).
"It is tragic that a blind person cannot see the spring."
Storytelling by Bart Van Peer, works for Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Bart tells a story about Edgard Tytgat 'The Blind Man and Spring' (1924).
"Ensor was a world star – and yet he wanted so badly to be a musician."
Storytelling by Kamagurka, cartoonist and theatre and television producer
Kamagurka tells a story about James Ensor 'The violin' (1883).
"We worked 7 days a week – sometimes until midnight – on sewing machines."
Storytelling by Ana Yous, cleaning lady
Ana tells a story about Pierre Jacques Dierckx 'Orphan Girls Peeling Potatoes' (1909).
"I love the seasons. The seasons can make you yearn."
Storytelling by Frank Deboosere, weatherman
Frank tells a story about Valerius De Saedeleer 'Row of trees' (1907) and 'The weaver's house' (1924).
"He detected a serious illness in Dora – even claiming she was doomed to die."
Storytelling by Maggie De Block, politician and doctor
Maggie tells a story about Prosper De Troyer 'X-rays' (1928).
"The painting appeals to several senses at the same time."
Storytelling by Tess and Mark Uytterhoeven, TV producers
Tess and Mark tell a story about Prosper De Troyer 'The carillon' (1919).
"At the bottom the miner’s helmet, drinking bottle, and pickaxe."
Storytelling by Mil Coenen,former mine-worker
Mil tells a story about Anto Carte 'Piëta' (1918).
"If such a painting falls on the floor, it’s ruined."
Storytelling by Lucas Van den Eynde, actor
Lucas tells a story about Floris Jespers 'The Jewish betrothal' (1926).
"The critics were convinced that he painted over photographs"
Storytelling by Kris De Paepe, Het Kunstuur employee
Kris tells a story about Jan Van Beers 'Romance by daylight' (year unknown).
Order your tickets for Hasselt
In order to guarantee your place, we recommend you order your tickets online.
A visit to the exhibition takes exactly one hour with entrees every 20 mins for maximum 8 people at a time.
Click on Order Tickets to view opening times and prices.
You can direct your question to info-hasselt@hetkunstuur.com or by phone during opening hours on +32 (0) 493 47 12 73.
Group formulas
Would you like to book for more than 8 people?
With our group arrangement you can combine a visit to The Art Hour with other activities in Hasselt. For info, send an email to: groepen-hasselt@hetkunstuur.com
Admission fee
Admission Fees: between €12 and €17, depending on the date and time of your visit.
✔ Free cloak room
✔ Free headphones with audio guide
✔ Free museum chairs
✔ Free (two) wheelchairs at your disposal
✔ Toilets for women, men and disabled
Openinghours
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Address
Groenplein 1
3500 Hasselt
Belgium