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

The fourth exhibition in Hasselt runs from 20/09/25 till 14/06/26

"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

Click Order Tickets to find the opening times and admission fees.

Address

Het Kunstuur in the historic town hall of Hasselt

Groenplein 1
3500 Hasselt
Belgium