Across from the St. Rumbold tower
Minderbroedersgang 1-3
Across from the St. Rumbold tower
Minderbroedersgang 1-3
Het Kunstuur in Mechelen
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.
Now in Het Kunstuur Mechlin
"It reminds me of my own long journey, which I will never forget."
Storytelling by Abdufatah Mahadi Said, Het Kunstuur employee
Abdufatah tells a story about Frits Van den Berghe 'Hellish ride' (1929).
"Whaaw, hello everyone! I'm kind of extremely happy."
Storytelling by Danny Verbiest, owner tv-dog Samson
Danny tells a story about Joseph Stevens 'Girl with dog' (1849).
"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).
"The love for our animals rises above this reality, despite they are slaughtered."
Storytelling by Lies Bernaerts, bio-engineer and pig farmer
Liestells a story about Prosper De Troyer 'Pig farmer' (1928).
"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).
"I see myself in this man's expression of lost emptiness. I am this man."
Storytelling by Tommaso Bordoni, clothing designer
Tommaso tells a story about Firmin Baes 'The hobo' (1942).
"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).
"And look closely at that one detail: a man peeing against a wall."
Storytelling by Bruno De Wever, professor en historian
Bruno tells a story about Constant Permeke 'Jabbeke in 1940' (1940).
"And I was captivated and I still revere him."
Storytelling by Delphine Lecompte, poet
Delphine tells a story about Gustave Van de Woestyne 'The blind porridge eater' (1928).
"I hugged him for the last time on 11 May."
Storytelling by Iryna Sharyhina, Ukrainian refugee
Iryna tells a story about Henri Evenepoel 'Sunday in the Bois de Boulogne' (1899).
"Rik, in a fit of rage, threw the peaches out the window."
Storytelling by Jelle Cleymans, actor and singer
Jelle tells a story about Rik Wouters 'Still life with peaches' (1914).
"Can you all see this? I see the sea and a man on the beach."
Storytelling by Kathy Vervoort and Marleen D'Joos, Sjarabang
Kathy and Marleen tell a story about Gustave De Smet 'The Sea Eagle' (1926).
"The one was a celebrated painter, the other was an up-and-coming talent."
Storytelling by Kurt De Boodt, poet and expert on painter and sculptor Rik Wouters
Kurt tells a story about Rik Wouters 'Sculpture James Ensor' (1913).
"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).
"When I see the lights of the Scheldt, my heart starts beating faster."
Storytelling by Wim Opbrouck, actor
Wim tells a story about Kurt Peiser 'Accordeonist by the Scheldt' (year unkown).
Storytelling by Chris Brooker
Chris tells a story about Xavier Mellery, Theodoor Verstraete, Albert Servaes, Gustave Van de Woestyne, Jean Brusselmans, Valerius De Saedeleer, Emile Claus, Anna De Weert, Frits Van den Berghe and Jan Van Beers.
Past expositions Mechlin
Order your tickets for Mechlin
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@hetkunstuur.com or by phone during opening hours on +32 (0) 468 42 04 45.
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 Mechlin. For info, send an email to: groepen@hetkunstuur.com
Admission fee
Admission fees: between €12 an €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
Opening Hours
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Address
Minderbroedersgang 1-3
2800 Mechelen (Mechlin)
Belgium