Garden

Why not take the chance to wander through the over 22,000 plants in Rubens's garden? The advice of Antwerp fashion designer Dries Van Noten ensures color across all seasons in a design by Ars Horti. Move around, view and savour the scents of this unexpected patch of greenery in the very heart of Antwerp.

©Jeroen Broeckx

The artist's residence is temporarily closed due to renovations. Discover Rubens Experience, the garden and the library.

Plan your visit

From the garden, you have a view of Rubens's Italianate palace in the city. Wander through his infinite imagination and take in all of the details!

Opening hours

Monday - Friday	open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday	open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday	closed

Closing days

closed every Wednesday, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December

Buy tickets

Podcast

AudioCollective Schik takes you through the garden.

Book

Stories and research about the garden.

Soundtrack

Inspired by the garden.

More about the garden

Step into Rubens's garden and you will be overcome by the 22,000 plants, trees, shrubs and flower bulbs. Take time to breathe, just as Rubens himself did when he came into this patch of greenery in between painting commissions and as a break from everyday life. 

Renovated garden

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Visit the garden

Experience Rubens's garden with all of its scents and colours! 