Guided tour of the former Jufferschool by city architect Pieter Dens

Are you curious about the inside of this historic school building? Then join us for a walk through the building. The guide will tell you the history of this nineteenth-century city school, and you will learn everything about the future renovations. The ADVN | archief voor nationale bewegingen has been established in this former city school for almost 30 years. Since 1997, the building has housed the heritage of the Flemish movement. The many classrooms that once served as teaching spaces now function as offices, a depot, a reading room, or a public space. The playground was transformed into the ‘Juffertuin’ (Maiden Garden): a green oasis that visitors can enjoy freely. After 145 years, the building is due for renovation. Renewal of the gymnasium is the first step in a process that will make the building more sustainable and future-proof, so that it can continue to function optimally and shine for the coming decades. Practical info: Tours start at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00. You can register for this via publiekswerking@advn.be, stating the number of people. Free tour - Brochure available Starting point: Juffertuin - Lange Leemstraat 26 (2018 Antwerp) Accessibility: The ground floor of the building is accessible to wheelchair users. During the tour, we will use several stairs; there is no elevator available.