Guided visits for school groups
Our guide makes Rubens' story even more tangible by introducing each student personally to the artist. Expect an adventurous journey of discovery through Rubens' world.
Guided or self-guided school visits
Looking for an interactive, accessible and educational experience where you can get up close and personal with Rubens and his legacy? The Rubens Experience takes your students on a fascinating journey back in time. After your deep dive into Rubens’s world, you can unwind in the renovated Baroque garden, a magical oasis in the heart of Antwerp. And even though the artist’s residence is temporarily closed due to renovations, the Rubenshuis is definitely worth visiting.
Do you have a question about school visits? Find the answer to your question here.
Yes, you can! Although we cannot promise that we can always accommodate walk-ins. If you don’t want to leave things to fate, use the contact form to book your self-guided visit.
If you want a guided tour, you can also book it in advance. Check all the info here.
This depends on the size of your group, but usually it’s not a problem.
Are you visiting the Rubenshuis with a guide? We can accommodate up to 2 groups in each time slot. No more than 15 pupils + 1 supervisor per group.
For self-guided visits, please note that the Rubens Experience has a maximum capacity of 45 pupils + their teachers or supervisors. The garden’s capacity is much larger.
Unfortunately, the Rubenshuis does not (yet) have a café. However, Theaterplein is just a short walk from the Rubenshuis and a great spot to eat your packed lunch.
Everything depends on whether you require a guided tour. You can book a self-guided visit with this request form, preferably no later than two weeks before the date of your choice. The Trendsetter and Influencer Tour is a guided tour that must be booked in advance. You can find all the information about the content of this unique tour and practical details here.
About 90 minutes. Your pupils get to explore the Rubens Experience and garden with a guide. But this is anything but a traditional museum visit. Find out more here.
This used to be a real family home, so yes, pupils are allowed to roam around the house freely. Provided someone keeps an eye on them, of course, just like Rubens did with his children when he lived here.
Yes. There are some group lockers in the entrance area. You can easily open and close them with an analogue numerical code. Need a helping hand? Our staff are always happy to help.
Not at the moment, because we prefer a different approach. We are currently working on an app that allows pupils (14-18yo) to discover the garden. This will be available from September 2026 so please bear with us while we develop it.
