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Exhibitions in Belgium
🖼️ 374 events in 2 weeks
Exhibitions in Belgium: according to Shou, 374 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).
Belgium invites you to explore 374 upcoming events over the next two weeks, led by 276 diverse exhibitions. Immerse your curiosity in captivating showcases like The Porcelain Shop, Jean Brusselmans - Painter by nature, Jiro Taniguchi, Marc Chagall - Matières, Family Funday, and Mind of a Serial Killer : The Experience. Discover inspiring artistic journeys across the country today.
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ExhibitionThe Porcelain ShopSun 1 Nov · Musée Royal de Mariemont · Morlanwelz
ExhibitionFreeJean Brusselmans - Painter by natureSun 1 Nov · Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · Brussels
ExhibitionFreeFamily FundaySun 1 Nov · Wiels - Contemporary art centre · Brussels
ExhibitionMind of a Serial Killer : The ExperienceSun 1 Nov · Sheds – Tour & Taxis · Brussels📍Brussels237 in 2 weeksMore in the app →
ExhibitionJean Brusselmans - Painter by natureIn autumn 2026, Bozar will present a major retrospective of the painter Jean Brusselmans (1884–1953), the first comprehensive exhibition of his work since 1980. From the early 20th century onwards, Brusselmans developed a distinctive body of work, independent of artistic trends yet firmly rooted in painterly tradition. His deep connection to the Brabant landscape and his modest way of life are translated into an authentic and recognisable visual language, situated at the intersection of abstraction and figuration. Through some 120 works, the exhibition introduces visitors to the remarkable oeuvre of a still underappreciated Belgian artist. Dialogues with contemporaries such as Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian and Rik Wouters offer a fresh perspective on his work.
The exhibition also highlights Brusselmans’ decorative commissions for the theatre, including the monumental sets he designed for the first French-language production of the opera Erwartung by Arnold Schoenberg at the Centre for Fine Arts in 1936. These lost stage designs are brought back to life by the contemporary Belgian painter Kristof Santy (b. 1987), who frequently draws inspiration from Brusselmans in his own work.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–18:00Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · BrusselsFree
ExhibitionMind of a Serial Killer : The ExperienceAre you ready to confront the darkest corners of the human mind? Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience has arrived in Brussels, inviting you on a chilling, immersive 30-stop journey through the psychology and history of the world's most notorious murderers. Located at Tour & Taxis, this extraordinary exhibition goes far beyond the true-crime headlines.
Step straight into the eerily accurate recreations of infamous crime scenes—from Ted Bundy's Beetle to Jeffrey Dahmer's kitchen. But you won't just be a spectator. You’ll step into the shoes of a lead investigator! Examine victimology reports, decode hidden evidence, and learn the real forensic profiling techniques used to bring these monsters to justice. You can even strap in for a gripping VR experience to help solve a case in real-time.
Designed for mature audiences (16+), the 90 to 120-minute experience does not glorify the killers. Instead, it dissects the psychology of what drives a person to commit unthinkable acts, explores how these real-life horrors inspired Hollywood blockbusters, and creates a space to respectfully honor the slain victims. Discover the unsettling link between reality and fiction. Do you have what it takes to face the darkness?Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–19:00Sheds – Tour & Taxis · Brusselsfrom €14.90
ExhibitionM.C. Escher - Beyond InfinityThe M.C. Escher – Beyond Infinity exhibition in Brussels invites you to explore the complex and fascinating oeuvre of this legendary artist.
Featuring over 150 original works, the exhibition charts the entirety of M.C. Escher’s career: from his early Italian landscapes to his iconic metamorphoses, tessellations, and impossible worlds. The journey is enhanced by an innovative scenography that seamlessly blends architectural structures with visual creations, allowing for a total immersion into the artist’s mind.
As you move through the galleries, the sheer diversity of the Dutch engraver’s output unfolds—a body of work that is at once playful, artistic, and intellectual. Interactive modules further enrich this experience, offering a closer, more intimate look at his creative process. Step into a faithful recreation of the master’s workspace, help bring a metamorphosis to life, and transport yourself into the heart of an impossible shape…
Evoking the warm glow of a sunset over the Italian landscapes Escher held so dear, the staging is conceived as an integral part of the exhibition itself. It serves to elevate the master’s works, showcasing them in all their profound complexity.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–18:00Tour & Taxis - Shed 4bis · Brussels
ExhibitionHarry Potter: The ExhibitionFrom July 16 until November 8th 2026, Harry Potter™: The Exhibition invites visitors in Hall 2 at Brussels Expo to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Harry Potter. The world’s largest touring Harry Potter exhibition brings together authentic film props, original costumes and interactive technologies in a truly immersive experience. The exhibition has already captivated more than 4.6 million visitors worldwide. Tickets are available at www.brussels.harrypotterexhibition.com/en/Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–16:00Brussels Expo - Palace 2
ExhibitionShape of AbsenceThe Boghossian Foundation presents 'Shape of absence', an exhibition initiated at the invitation of Louma Salamé, which bears witness to the ongoing heritage tragedy unfolding in Syria since 2011. The exhibition is centered on Hrair Sarkissian’s monumental installation 'Stolen Past', presented in dialogue with Iconem’s immersive images of the site of Palmyra. A poignant reflection on disappearance, memory, and resilience.
As cradle of ancient civilisations and major cultural crossroads, Syria has, since 2011, seen its heritage gravely threatened and exploited by war through destruction, looting, and the illegal antiquities trades. The exhibition seeks to bear witness to this ongoing tragedy while underscoring the urgent need to document sites in the face of the loss of millions of archaeological objects.
'Stolen Past', Hrair Sarkissian’s powerful installation, lies at the heart of this enquiry. Trained from an early age in his father’s photographic studio in Damascus, the artist is now recognised as one of the leading conceptual photographers of his generation. Deeply rooted in history and memory, his practice finds a particularly poignant resonance here.
The monumental installation presents forty-eight lithophanes arranged like funerary stelae, creating an atmosphere of contemplation and remembrance. When illuminated, they reveal images reminiscent of black-and-white photographs depicting artefacts that disappeared from the Raqqa Museum in Syria. Founded in 1981, the institution once housed some 8,000 objects spanning a vast historical period. Between 2013 and 2017, the Islamic State took control of the city and systematically looted its museums and collections. Of these thousands of invaluable pieces, only 880 are known to remain today.
By adapting a technique dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, the artist documents these absent remnants through lithophanes produced by means of 3D printing on thin translucent plaques. The project highlights the ways in which absence may be made visible, while more broadly exploring the forms of memory that emerge within communities shaped by violence.
In resonance with this work, the immersive images presented in the exhibition stem from ICONEM’s 3D digitisation and reconstruction technologies, revealing the site of Palmyra in Syria, fragile under the effects of time and conflict. Through monumental remains, sculpted details, and silent expanses, visitors are invited to contemplate not only what endures, but also what has been lost. Absence here becomes a visible form, embodied in traces, ruins, and fragments that continue to tell a story.
At the intersection of art, memory, and innovation, 'Shape of absence' questions our relationship to lost heritage and the capacity of images to preserve what once seemed irretrievably gone.Sun 1 Nov · 11:00–18:00Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain · Brussels
Exhibition//sabotageAt the turn of the 19th century, workers protested against unfair labour conditions by deliberately working badly, slowing down or degrading production, or putting machinery out of action. Today’s workers —whether they are warehouse staff or startup employees— deploy micro-resistance tactics to defy the algorithm-driven intensification of labour, exposing workplace abuses, outsmarting algorithms and organising collective pushback.
Likewise, contemporary artists embrace sabotage as a tool to dismantle oppressive systems. For them, it’s a form of creative resistance, bridging historical labour struggles with modern battles against exploitation, marginalisation and democratic backsliding.
The exhibition invites reflection on urgent questions: Where are today's creative acts and technologies of unmaking” that disrupt the exploitative mechanisms of capitalism? How do artists mobilise inventiveness, storytelling and mischief to produce a ‘poetry of dysfunction’? And, finally, will the machines join the rebellion?
Co-cutated by Régine Debatty and the iMAL teamSun 1 Nov · 11:00–18:00iMAL, Center for Digital Cultures and Technology · Brussels
ExhibitionIn the gardenIn 2026, the Maison des Arts is 200 years old! Three exhibitions evoking "the house", its public and private spaces, as well as its garden accompany this anniversary. After the house, it is its garden that inspires the third exhibition. Very vast at the construction of this country villa in 1826, it was largely amputated by the galloping urbanization of the neighborhood after 1865. A family "English-style" garden and playground for the Terlinden children, it transformed when the municipality bought the place in 1950. A pond was dug. It will be completed with sculptures and a fountain designed by Tom Frantzen. The old saddlery, which became the gardener's shed, was converted in the 60s into a small estaminet. Asleep for fifty years, it has today become an unusual place and a gourmet and festive address. The garden welcomes the neighborhood and visitors. It is a bubble of peace, an oasis of greenery, a corner to read sheltered from the trees and the noise. On the courtyard side, the house was adorned in 1876 with a winter garden intended for palm trees and tropical plants. It has disappeared today. The works, presented from September on the first floor, evoke our memories of the garden, ball games, and the sound of a lawnmower. They invite dialogues between the interior and the exterior, plants, trees, and living things. More info on the artists coming soon. PRATICAL INFO On the first floor of the house Discover the exhibition Living in the house which takes place simultaneously on the ground floor. EXHIBITION PERIODS 19.09 > 15.11.2026 Closed on public holidays: 01 & 11.11 VERNISSAGE / PARTY: 18.09.2026 – 18:00 > 23:00 More info soon on the party during the vernissageSun 1 Nov · 11:00–18:00Maison des Arts · BrusselsFree
ExhibitionFamily FundayEvery first and third Sunday of the month, embark on an adventure through the exhibition filled with playful activities and captivating stories. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Bilingual guided tour (FR/NL) for children aged 2 to 12.
Free for kids; included in the exhibition ticket for adults.Sun 1 Nov · 14:00Wiels - Contemporary art centre · BrusselsUntil 19 DecFree
ExhibitionGuest at van Buuren: art, architecture and art of livingThe museum and gardens of David and Alice van Buuren form a rarely preserved total work of art in which art, architecture and refined art of living come together. The residence, built in 1928 in the style of the Amsterdamse School, was furnished without any financial restriction: the couple personally selected leading Belgian, French and Dutch designers to create a refined art-deco interior that has been preserved in its original state to this day. De Van Buurens received an exclusive circle of guests consisting of artists, politicians and international personalities here, which gives the house an almost mythical allure.
Inside, the intimacy of their private world still prevails. Every piece of furniture, carpet, work of art and stained glass window was chosen with exceptional care by a couple who had an infallible eye for art and design. David van Buuren was both a good friend and patron of Gustave Van de Woestijne and owned no fewer than 31 paintings by him. The art collection also includes works by, among others, Hercule Seghers, Georges Minne, James Ensor and Rik Wouters, and belongs to the most remarkable private collections in Belgium.
The surrounding gardens reflect that same refinement. They were designed at the instigation of Alice van Buuren by the two greatest Belgian landscape architects of their time: Jules Buyssens and René Pechère. A recent restoration was awarded the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award and is considered a textbook example of respectful heritage care. During the guided tour you will discover both the museum house and the gardens exactly as the Van Buurens had intended them: unique, elegant and imbued with an artistic vision.Sat 7 Nov · 11:15–12:45Van Buuren Museum and Gardens · Brusselsfrom €14
ExhibitionMaison RoosenboomAan de Faiderstraat in Brussels-Ixelles stands a remarkable building from the era when art and architecture merged into enchanting creations: Maison Roosenboom. Designed in 1900 by the painter-architect Albert Roosenboom, this house forms a pinnacle of Brussels Art Nouveau, alongside icons like the Horta Museum and Maison Hannon. The building, once abandoned and declared uninhabitable, underwent a thorough restoration starting in 2020 that brought it back to its original glory. With its floral wrought ironwork, elegant lines, and rich decorations, Maison Roosenboom embodies the spirit of an artistic revolution, where every detail tells of the ambitions and creativity of a special era.
From decay to revival: a story of meticulous restoration
The restoration of Maison Roosenboom is a story of passion, patience, and craftsmanship. The façade, featuring sgraffiti by Privat Livemont and the striking bow window, regained its original colors. Inside, the interiors come back to life with mosaics, wood paneling, and ceiling paintings that have been carefully restored to their historical appearance. The restoration reveals not only the beauty of the building, but also the stories behind the details: from the symbolism in the decorations to the techniques applied at the time. Every space, from the impressive hallway to the intimate parlor, breathes the atmosphere of a bygone era, where modern knowledge and historical authenticity go hand in hand.
Maison Roosenboom symbolizes the rich architectural history of Brussels. The house invites discovery, and admiration for the ambition and craftsmanship of a time when art and daily life were inextricably linked. A visit to this special property is a journey through time, an experience that brings the beauty and stories of Art Nouveau to life.Sun 8 Nov · 14:00–15:00maison Roosenboom · Brusselsfrom €21
ExhibitionDanny MoynihanNino Mier Gallery is pleased to present Prometheus, our first solo exhibition with Danny Moynihan.Tue 10 Nov · 10:00–18:00Nino Mier Gallery · Brussels
ExhibitionCentral. Never AloneThe Brussels-based office Central (°2015) develops meaningful architecture that enhances the urban context and contributes to the public realm. For Central, the discipline of architecture is intrinsically relational - never autonomous, but always shaped by context and uses, collaborations and a frame of reference.
From 11 November 2026 to 24 January 2027, Bozar and A+ present Never Alone. The exhibition starts from Central Office for Architecture and Urbanism's first retrospective publication, bringing together an overview of both its completed and ongoing projects. The practice's approach is further enriched by the perspectives of four invited photographers. Adrien De Hemptinne, Maxime Delvaux, Rory Gardiner and Delphine Mathy each offer a unique perspective on a selection of projects.
This exhibition is produced in collaboration between A+ and Bozar, with Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König responsible for publishing the catalogue.
During an inaugural lecture on 10 November 2026, Central's founders, Radim Louda, Paul Mouchet and Valentin Piret, will introduce the exhibition and its accompanying publication.
A ticket for the exhibitions of William Kentridge, Jean Brusselmans, Edith Dekyndt x Cristóbal Balenciaga or Central. Never Alone gives you free access to the exhibition House of Memory / by Basil Al-Rawi on the same day.Wed 11 Nov · 10:00–18:00Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · BrusselsFree
📍Antwerp12 in 2 weeks
ExhibitionDrop-in tour: Favorites on SundayWhat is your favorite work from our collection? Or would you rather look through the eyes of museum fans like Jeroen Olyslaegers, Bent Van Looy, and Regula Ysewijn? Follow the 'Favorites on Sunday' introductory tour and (re)discover many top works, such as Bruegels Dulle Griet, the moving Christ-John group, and the Calvary triptych with donor couple by Quinten Massijs.
Every first Sunday of the month, you can follow the 'Favorites on Sunday' introductory tour. Together with our guide, you will spend more time on some works from 'Public Favorites'. An intimate look at masterpieces. This expo shows the favorite collection pieces of 43 well-known and lesser-known museum enthusiasts and tells the beautiful stories behind them.
Look through the eyes of...
This is how a beautiful 17th-century engagement ring captured the heart of city poet Esohe Weyden. Scenarist Angelo Tijssens fell head over heels for an intimate Jesus. Het Berrefonds saw a source of comfort in a statue of the young deceased princess Bonne de France. De Oekraïense writer Sergey Shamanov found beauty and inspiration in flower still lifes.
Why did they choose this one artwork, and what did they feel? Look at the collection through their eyes and (re)discover many top works. Bet you'll also come across an artwork in this tour that triggers something in you?
The favorite of Fritz
En, what would have been the public favorite of Fritz Mayer van den Bergh (1858-1901)? De Antwerpse art connoisseur literally collected an entire museum in his short life: paintings, sculptures, tapestries, stained glass, ceramics, chests... Despite his extensive interest, he still had a soft spot for a Flemish master who painted a world-famous war scene in 1563. Can you guess it yet? Or does Fritz choose the portrait of his beloved mother? Guest in the Maagdenhuis
Het museum building is closed for renovation works. That is why a large part of our collection is hosted in the nearby, historic Maagdenhuis.
Favorites on Sunday
Introductory tour for individual visitors
Every first Sunday of the month, from 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Maagdenhuis: Lange Gasthuisstraat 33, 2000 Antwerpen
Prijs guide: € 7 euros for the tour + entrance ticket (see entrance prices)Sun 1 Nov · 11:00Museum Mayer van den Bergh - te gast in het Maagdenhuis · AntwerpUntil 7 Mar 2027from €7
ExhibitionBuggy tour Animal FunGuided by a guide, children from 18 months to 3 years old go out together in search of animals in the museum.
Praktisch
Voor who: children from 1.5 to 3 years old
When: every day except Monday
Max. 12 toddlers per guide. There must be at least 5 adults present with each group
Price: € 130 + museum admission (children free) - see Tickets & rates
Book your tickets online.Sun 1 NovAntwerpen - MASUntil 30 Dec 2027from €130
ExhibitionJoin-in tourEvery second Saturday of the monthOur introductory tour is an introduction to M HKA. Under the guidance of an experienced guide, you will discover the main exhibition, the collection wing and hidden gems in surprising places throughout the museum. Along the way, you will encounter iconic masters such as Panamarenko and Marcel Broodthaers, as well as distinctive new talent.
Because our exhibitions change three times a year, each introductory tour has a fresh and unique format. Different every time, always inspiring.
Tip: After the tour, there is time to have something to drink or eat at M HKAFE or to continue exploring the museum at your own pace.
Plan your visit
Practical information
Date: Saturday 12 September at 11:15 to 12:45
Location: M HKA, Leuvenstraat 32, 2000 Antwerpen
Price: € 20 (excluding booking fee). A museum ticket is included in the price.
Tickets
Saturday 10 October
Saturday 14 November
Saturday 12 December
Extra
Max. 15 participants
Questions? Email usSun 1 Nov · 11:15M HKA - Museum of Contemporary Art AntwerpUntil 12 Decfrom €20
ExhibitionSTREET BAZ'ART | ANTWERPStreet Art walk in the center of Antwerp.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We start our trip at the lively Theaterplein, known for its weekly market and the iconic Stadsschouwburg. From there we walk to the historic Sint-Andries district, the cradle of the Street Art scene in Antwerp. We discover the work of Antwerp artists such as Dzia, Artoon, Joachim, Zenith (pseudonym of Matthias Schoenaerts) and of course many other and international artists. Naast Street Art we also take you to lesser-known but charming places. We end in the neighborhood of the bustling Mechelseplein, a popular nightlife area with cozy cafes where you can still enjoy afterwards.
During this 2-hour walk, we take you along colorful murals and surprising graffiti by both local and international artists.Sun 1 Nov · 14:00Stadsschouwburg AntwerpenUntil 21 Novfrom €10
ExhibitionFamilies on SundayEvery month there is a family Sunday at the MAS! A day to discover and experience together.Sun 1 Nov · 09:00Antwerpen - MASUntil 8 NovFree
ExhibitionMoMu Young VoicesLet yourself be inspired by the perspective of some young people on the installations in De Antwerpse Zes.
Some young people selected their favorite installations in De Antwerpse Zes. Walk through the exhibition, approach one of the young people wearing a MoMu shirt, and let yourself be inspired by their perspective on these works. In De Antwerpse Zes
In 2026, MoMu celebrates the 40th anniversary of the international breakthrough of the Zes van Antwerpen with a large-scale expo. For the first time, an official exhibition is dedicated to these six iconic designers.
The expo highlights the unique journey that connects the six designers. It started with their education at the Koninklijke Academie for Schone Kunsten in Antwerp and resulted in six influential solo careers. Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, and Marina Yee put Antwerp on the fashion map when they showed their collections at the British Designer Show in London in 1986. This led to their international breakthrough and established Antwerp's reputation as a fashion city. Their quirky designs influence the fashion world to this day.
EXTRA INFO
Free in combination with an admission ticket (without reservation)Sun 1 Nov · 15:00MoMu – ModeMuseum AntwerpenUntil 29 NovFree
ExhibitionMoMu Tactile visit: The Antwerp Six tailored for visitors with a visual impairmentDiscover the exhibition in a tactile way with a MoMu guide.
This tour starts in the MoMu Library, where you can extensively feel unique silhouettes from the MoMu study collection. Afterward, the guide takes you for a tactile experience in the De Antwerpse Zes exhibition.
De Antwerpse Zes
In 2026 MoMu celebrates the 40th anniversary of the international breakthrough of the Zes van Antwerpen with a large-scale expo. For the first time, an official exhibition is dedicated to these six iconic designers.
The expo highlights the unique journey that connects the six designers. It started with their training at the Koninklijke Academie for Schone Kunsten in Antwerp and resulted in six influential solo careers. Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, and Marina Yee put Antwerp on the fashion map when they showed their collections at the British Designer Show in London in 1986. This led to their international breakthrough and established Antwerp's reputation as a fashion city. Their idiosyncratic designs influence the fashion world to this day.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00MoMu – ModeMuseum AntwerpenUntil 17 Jan 2027from €130
ExhibitionPhotography FairFair for digital and analogue photography, lenses, cameras, projectors, darkrooms, tripods, antique devices & more.Sun 1 NovAntwerp Expo
ExhibitionFamily Sunday: Six-tastic buttons!Every first Sunday of the month, MoMu opens its doors with a surprising activity for the whole family. Go on a scavenger hunt through the museum, or roll up your sleeves during a creative workshop! Make your own button – inspired by De Zes van Antwerpen! Discover the stories behind De Antwerpse Zes and go home with a button that is just as unique as you are! Step into the world of fashion and creativity! During this workshop, you will design a unique button that is all about De Zes van Antwerpen. These six legendary designers – Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Bikkembergs, Marina Yee, Walter Van Beirendonck and Dirk Van Saene – put Antwerp on the map as a fashion capital and conquered the international catwalks with their innovative style. Let yourself be inspired by their colors, shapes, and ideas, and make your own mini-fashion statement. Choose your favorite materials, drawings, or words and create a button that radiates your personal touch and a piece of Antwerp fashion history.Sun 1 Nov · 13:00–16:00MoMu – ModeMuseum AntwerpenFree
ExhibitionGuided tour: Slow looking at artSlow down. Look longer. See more. FOMU invites you to a guided tour of the expos. During this workshop, you consciously take the time to really look. Without haste or distraction.
Together with a guide, you linger at a single photo for a few minutes. Afterward, you engage in a conversation—through simple questions—about what you see and experience. You can participate actively or just listen.
Everyone looks differently. That is precisely what makes this guided tour so special. You do not need any prior knowledge. Using Visual Thinking Strategies—a conversation method that starts from what you see yourself—the guide facilitates the conversation. By slowly looking together, you discover new details, thoughts, and perspectives.
Each session focuses on different works in the ongoing exhibitions.
Want to know more? Read the article about Slow Focus here: https://fomu.be/kijk-en-lees/slow-focus-wat-is-het
Practical info
Dates: November 1, 2026, and January 3, 2027, always from 14:00 to 15:00
Starts sharp at 14:00 in the entrance hall (across from the elevator) of FOMU.
Duration: 60 minutes
Language of instruction: Nederlands
Deelname is free with a valid admission ticket, book your ticket in advance.
You do not need any prior knowledge to follow the guided tour - everyone can participate.
You can click the desired date in the calendar via the reservation button.Sun 1 Nov · 14:00–15:00FOMU - Fotomuseum Antwerpenfrom €12
ExhibitionTeachers’ Day at M HKAGet to know M HKA and its educational programme on Teachers’ Day. Choose from interactive guided tours, an urban gardening workshop or a self-guided visit.
PROGRAMME
You are welcome from 13:30. There are two time slots: 14:00–15:00 and 15:15–16:15. Choose one activity per slot.
Interactive guided tours
Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now: a tour for nursery and primary education, for ages 6 and above, or for secondary education, for ages 12 and above.
Ongoing: a tour of the collection presentation, for ages 12 and above.
Urban gardening workshop
Get gardening with Volle Grond in the rooftop vegetable garden.
Explore at your own pace
Visit the exhibitions and presentations independently.
For children
If your children do not fall within the age range for your chosen tour, a guide will lead creative activities for them in Het Salon while you take part. There is no need to register them separately.
A chance to catch up
From 16:15 to 17:30, join us for a bite to eat, a drink and a chat at M HKAFE.
WHO CAN ATTEND AND HOW TO BOOK
Free for teachers with a Lerarenkaart (Teacher Card), one additional adult and up to two children. Activities are in Dutch.
Register through Klasse from 23 October.Sat 14 Nov · 13:30–17:30M HKA - Museum of Contemporary Art AntwerpFree
📍Ghent5 in 2 weeks
ExhibitionIntroLABEvery first Thursday of the month, we organize an Introlab in our beautiful LAB. Each session is something different, a new technique, art form, or product. Think of laser cutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. But also Open Street Maps, Mashtestic, and making your own servers... We will launch all sessions at the beginning of May, and the first one will be in June. So stay tuned! Of course, it is accessible to everyone. That is why it is an introLAB. Thanks to VLAIO for the support.Sun 1 Nov · 17:00Nerdlab · GhentUntil 3 DecFree
ExhibitionDouble visit 'Le Décor et son Double'On the occasion of the exhibition ‘40 years of Chambres d’Amis’, S.M.A.K. and Herbert Foundation are organizing a number of double visits to see both parts of the work 'Le Décor et son Double' by Daniel Buren. With a guide, you will walk from S.M.A.K. to Herbert Foundation, and along the way, you will discover the story of ‘Chambres d’Amis’ with a visit to one of the former locations. S.M.A.K. offers participants an entrance ticket to the museum for the entire day and a return voucher, as well as a selection of ‘Chambres d’Amis’ postcards. Entrance tickets must be reserved in advance via this link Exceptionally, we do not apply other discount formulas. Chambres d’Amis, 1986 In 1986, Jan Hoet, then director of the Museum for Hedendaagse Kunst in Ghent, now S.M.A.K., organized ‘Chambres d’Amis’. This exhibition presented contemporary art in private homes in various places in Ghent. Daniel Buren was one of the 51 international artists who created a work in situ, in the guest room of the private home of Annick and Anton Herbert. Buren's work, Le Décor et son Double , was, however, conceived as a work in two parts: the artist refused to leave the museum space entirely – as was Hoet's intention – and placed an almost identical reconstruction of the guest room in the public Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst in Ghent, then still housed in the Museum for Schone Kunsten. After the exhibition, the Herberts kept the intervention in their guest room. To this day, the work is part of the Collectie van Herbert Foundation. The public part of Le Décor et son Double , the ‘duplicate’, was reconstructed in 2011 and included in the S.M.A.K. collection. 40 years of Chambres d’Amis, 2026 On the occasion of the exhibition ‘40 years of Chambres d’Amis’ at S.M.A.K., both parts of the work by Daniel Buren, Le Décor et son Double, can be visited again. In conjunction with this, S.M.A.K. and Herbert Foundation are organizing a number of double visits. Participants will be guided by a guide through the exhibition ‘40 years of Chambres d’Amis’ at S.M.A.K., in which the public part of Le Décor et son Double is also set up. Via a city walk, they will then walk together towards Herbert Foundation, where they will pay a guided visit to the private part of Buren's work. Along the way, the guide will tell the story of ‘Chambres d’Amis’ with a visit to one of the former locations.Sun 1 Nov · 11:45S.M.A.K. · GhentUntil 10 Jan 2027from €20
ExhibitionSTREET BAZ'ART | GHENTFinally! We are heading to Ghent in search of Street Art.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Ghent has been on our wish list for a while - and on yours, we know. Dok Noord. A neighborhood that has been renovating itself for years, layer by layer, wall by wall.Sun 1 Nov · 14:00Vrijdagmarkt Gent · GhentUntil 12 Decfrom €10
ExhibitionExhibition BORDERSWhat are borders really? Borders mark where something stops and something else begins. Do they provide order in chaos, or the illusion of a foothold? Is a border something you cross, hold back, protect, or just fix in place? Artists and scientists investigate what borders are in BORDERS. Featuring a wealth of artistic work and scientific objects, ranging from centuries-old artifacts to contemporary research instruments from various disciplines. After the guided tour, you are invited to have a drink together.Thu 5 Nov · 13:45–17:00Gent - GUM/Plantentuin · Ghentfrom €13
ExhibitionTour in
'Jenny Montigny'Discover the poetic world of the impressionist Ghent artist Jenny Montigny (1875-1937) during this tour. Get to know her versatile, intimate, and luminous oeuvre, typical of the idyllic world of this artist. The exhibition highlights Montigny's individuality and the artistic quality of her work as an independent painter, pastellist, draftsman, and etcher.
Duration
1.5 hours
Number of participants
Maximum 20 people
Prijs
Toegangsticket + 5 euros for the guide
Wie
Deze tour is provided for individual visitors.
Would you like to take a group tour? Book a tour for a group or class.Sat 14 Nov · 10:30–12:00Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent (MSK) · Ghentfrom €24
ExhibitionDouble visit 'Le Décor et son Double'On the occasion of the exhibition ‘40 years of Chambres d’Amis’, S.M.A.K. and Herbert Foundation are organizing a number of double visits to see both parts of the work 'Le Décor et son Double' by Daniel Buren. With a guide, you will walk from S.M.A.K. to Herbert Foundation, and along the way, you will discover the story of ‘Chambres d’Amis’ with a visit to one of the former locations. S.M.A.K. offers participants an entrance ticket to the museum for the entire day and a return voucher, as well as a selection of ‘Chambres d’Amis’ postcards. Entrance tickets must be reserved in advance via this link Exceptionally, we do not apply other discount formulas. Chambres d’Amis, 1986 In 1986, Jan Hoet, then director of the Museum for Hedendaagse Kunst in Ghent, now S.M.A.K., organized ‘Chambres d’Amis’. This exhibition presented contemporary art in private homes in various places in Ghent. Daniel Buren was one of the 51 international artists who created a work in situ, in the guest room of the private home of Annick and Anton Herbert. Buren's work, Le Décor et son Double , was, however, conceived as a work in two parts: the artist refused to leave the museum space entirely – as was Hoet's intention – and placed an almost identical reconstruction of the guest room in the public Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst in Ghent, then still housed in the Museum for Schone Kunsten. After the exhibition, the Herberts kept the intervention in their guest room. To this day, the work is part of the Collectie van Herbert Foundation. The public part of Le Décor et son Double , the ‘duplicate’, was reconstructed in 2011 and included in the S.M.A.K. collection. 40 years of Chambres d’Amis, 2026 On the occasion of the exhibition ‘40 years of Chambres d’Amis’ at S.M.A.K., both parts of the work by Daniel Buren, Le Décor et son Double, can be visited again. In conjunction with this, S.M.A.K. and Herbert Foundation are organizing a number of double visits. Participants will be guided by a guide through the exhibition ‘40 years of Chambres d’Amis’ at S.M.A.K., in which the public part of Le Décor et son Double is also set up. Via a city walk, they will then walk together towards Herbert Foundation, where they will pay a guided visit to the private part of Buren's work. Along the way, the guide will tell the story of ‘Chambres d’Amis’ with a visit to one of the former locations.Sun 1 Nov · 11:45S.M.A.K. · GhentUntil 10 Jan 2027from €20
ExhibitionSTREET BAZ'ART | GHENTFinally! We are heading to Ghent in search of Street Art.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Ghent has been on our wish list for a while - and on yours, we know. Dok Noord. A neighborhood that has been renovating itself for years, layer by layer, wall by wall.Sun 1 Nov · 14:00Vrijdagmarkt Gent · GhentUntil 12 Decfrom €10
ExhibitionExhibition BORDERSWhat are borders really? Borders mark where something stops and something else begins. Do they provide order in chaos, or the illusion of a foothold? Is a border something you cross, hold back, protect, or just fix in place? Artists and scientists investigate what borders are in BORDERS. Featuring a wealth of artistic work and scientific objects, ranging from centuries-old artifacts to contemporary research instruments from various disciplines. After the guided tour, you are invited to have a drink together.Thu 5 Nov · 13:45–17:00Gent - GUM/Plantentuin · Ghentfrom €13
ExhibitionTour in
'Jenny Montigny'Discover the poetic world of the impressionist Ghent artist Jenny Montigny (1875-1937) during this tour. Get to know her versatile, intimate, and luminous oeuvre, typical of the idyllic world of this artist. The exhibition highlights Montigny's individuality and the artistic quality of her work as an independent painter, pastellist, draftsman, and etcher.
Duration
1.5 hours
Number of participants
Maximum 20 people
Prijs
Toegangsticket + 5 euros for the guide
Wie
Deze tour is provided for individual visitors.
Would you like to take a group tour? Book a tour for a group or class.Sat 14 Nov · 10:30–12:00Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent (MSK) · Ghentfrom €24
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ExhibitionTréZOOr: History and Patrimoine du Muséum and Institut ZoologiqueAs part of the bicentennial festivities of Université de Liège, on June 16, 2017, Aquarium-Muséum will open a new museum space to the public, "TréZOOr," which will showcase exceptional specimens of inestimable scientific, historical, or artistic value: wax anatomical models, Blaschka (glass animals), extinct species, taxidermied specimens... all true Trésors du Patrimoine Zoologique.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–18:00Aquarium-Muséum · Liège
ExhibitionAnimalsThe ANIMALS exhibition invites you to dive into an extraordinary bestiary inspired by Animal Books, a work by Lous Martens (Roma Publications, 2017).
Lous Martens (NL, 1940-2023) had five grandchildren for whom he created illustrated animal books. His approach began with the birth of the first baby in 2000 and continued until his death in 2023.
Made up of animal images cut from various media (newspapers, magazines, stamps, photographs, advertisements, etc.), these fascinating notebooks were published in 2017 by Roma publishing in a single volume: Animal Books - For Jaap, Zeno, Anna, Julian, Luca… The book has since enjoyed immense success and has been reprinted several times.
Come and discover the very first immersive exhibition drawn from this abundant and moving work that will dazzle young and old alike.
Mediation events not to be missed:
- Sun. Nov. 8 and 22: the little beasts creative daycares
- Thu. Dec. 3 at 18:00: a conference starting from the work of Lous Martens, by the A.T.I.
Activities and guided tours are also organized throughout the exhibition period. Info: www.chiroux.beSun 1 Nov · 11:00–18:00Centre culturel de Liège les ChirouxFree
ExhibitionMIROIR MIROIR | Biennale de l’Image Possible 2026From October 17 to December 13, 2026, BIP2026 - MIROIR MIROIR invites you to look at the images that surround us as so many reflections of ourselves, faithful and deceptive, true and manipulative.
On the program: exhibitions and an event program; a large portrait gallery, all mediums combined; invited young European curators; a showcase of emerging photography in Belgium in partnership with FOMU; an exhibition and activities dedicated to children; mediation tours for all audiences; a rich OFF program, everywhere in Liège and its surroundings.
BIP-LIEGE.ORG / info@bip-liege.org / @bipliegeSun 1 Nov · 11:00–18:00Centre culturel de Liège les Chiroux
ExhibitionOf love & fresh waterD’amour & d’eau fraîche is a photographic series created by Clair Bravo (1999, France) within seven rural queer communities in France. The project questions the notions of belonging, visibility, intimacy, and collective life in territories often associated with conservative or heteronormative imaginaries. These communities constitute spaces of resistance, solidarity, and collective invention. Here, photography contributes to the construction of common imaginaries, to the transmission of minority experiences, and to the invention of desirable futures.
The texts that accompany the images were written by the people photographed, multiplying the points of view and sharing the authority of the narrative. Presented on silk, the photographs become objects whose lightness and mobility favor flexible circulation, outside of established frameworks.
As part of BIP off.Sun 1 Nov · 14:00–23:00Galerie Satelitte · LiègeFree
📍Leuven3 in 2 weeks
ExhibitionWalk-in tour tailored for blind and visually impaired visitors in 'Scultori Fiamminghi'You don't just experience art with your eyes. During this tour tailored to blind and visually impaired visitors, you will discover the exhibition 'Scultori Fiamminghi' by actively using your hearing and touch. You will get to know the artworks through stories, auditory descriptions, relief plates, and tactile objects. You don't have to come as a group; you can just join in.
Want to know more? 👉 Walk-in tour tailored to blind and visually impaired visitors in 'Scultori Fiamminghi' | M Leuven
#ScultoriFiamminghiSun 1 Nov · 10:15M LeuvenUntil 30 Jan 2027from €5
ExhibitionRode Hond Festival | Family tour for young travelersDid you know that hundreds of years ago a group of Flemish sculptors traveled to Italy and turned the art world upside down there? In this tour, you will discover how sculptors of that time went to work. This tour is tailored to young children and immerses you in the world of Flemish sculptors.
More info 👉 www.mleuven.be/programma/familierondleiding-jonge-reizigersFri 6 Nov · 11:15M LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €5
ExhibitionLive recordings of "Blokken" and guided city tourHave you always wanted to soak in the atmosphere of a real TV recording?
Then this is your chance! We invite you to an engaging day trip to Leuven, highlighted by one or two live recordings of the popular TV show Blokken, presented for the very last time by Ben Crabbé. In the morning we head to the VRT studios where we attend the recordings of Blokken. You get a unique look behind the scenes of one of Flanders' most beloved quiz programs. Who knows, you might see yourself on TV later! Afterwards we enjoy a lunch. In the afternoon we start with a guided tour of charming Leuven. Be surprised by the magnificent Gothic town hall, the imposing university library, the Groot Begijnhof (UNESCO World Heritage) and the cozy streets and squares of this vibrant student city. Of course, some free time is also provided to enjoy a terrace café.Mon 9 Nov · 09:00–19:00Centrum Leuven: specifieke locatie wordt meegedeeld na inschrijvingfrom €65
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ExhibitionAfdelingsreis Bhutan and Kathmandu Nepal - FULLY BOOKEDBhutan, officially the Koninkrijk Bhutan, is hidden between the snow-capped mountain peaks of the eastern Himalayas in Southeast Asia and between India in the south and China in the north. The entire country consists almost entirely of mountainous terrain, except for a strip of low-lying area in the south. In the north of the country, you will find many mountain peaks over 6,000 meters high.Sun 1 NovPalaestra · DeinzeUntil 3 Novfrom €6,905
ExhibitionWhen one can, one wantsTiphaine Rivière offers a graphic novel that can serve as an entry point for him. It follows a group of high school students who discover Bourdieu's concepts at school. When they return home in the evening, they begin to cast a fresh gaze upon their families. Then they decide to step out of their microcosm and explore new social universes... shattering their family equilibria. By following their love stories, their arguments with their parents, and their dreams for the future, we discover the system of domination that La Distinction exposes and the most important concepts of Bourdieu's thought.
The author has been invited by numerous high schools to present her work. She has drawn the reactions of teenagers from these high schools upon reading the graphic novel. And these reactions vary considerably depending on the social background of these students... She has also drawn, alongside the graphic novel, the reflections of some of our politicians who could have served as models for La Distinction's theories.Sun 1 NovCentre culturel de Namur (Abattoirs de Bomel)
ExhibitionThe Porcelain ShopPush open the door of the PORCELAIN SHOP!
The exhibition recounts the effervescence of a Brussels porcelain factory that ran through our country's history uninterruptedly between 1830 and 2020.
From the shop window to behind the scenes, it highlights so many human trajectories: artisans, workers, vendors, directors, clients… All of them, each in their own way, have accompanied and shaped these two centuries.
In this adventure made of (r)evolutions, each piece of porcelain becomes a witness to fashions, customs, and the major shifts in our society. From the domestic setting to public spaces, from royal commissions to mass productions up to the rise of new artistic styles, the diversity of the pieces surprises in forms and functions.
Porcelain is not what you think. Stroll through Le Magasin de Porcelaine and discover a history that is industrial, social, and deeply human all at once.
To extend the exhibition, several creations by contemporary art artisans offer a fresh perspective on fine craft and its practice, far from being obsolete.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–17:00Musée Royal de Mariemont · Morlanwelz
ExhibitionExpo Adios Mama Carlota - A Forgotten EmpressBorn in Laeken as the first princess of Belgium and married to Archduke Maximilian of Austria, Charlotte ascended the throne as Empress of Mexico in 1864. After a compelling and tragic life, she spent the last sixty years of her life at Bouchout Castle, in the heart of what is now the Botanical Garden. Her story is one of extreme highs and lows — a history in which resilience and vulnerability are inextricably linked. These are themes that not only shaped her life, but are also more relevant than ever in our contemporary society.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–18:00Meise Botanical Gardens
ExhibitionExhibition: From Joseph Gillain to Jijé... On the Namur traces of an artistJijé has multiple talents! Comic strip illustrator, Joseph Gillain (1914-1980) is also a painter, coppersmith, sculptor, and engraver.
La Mpmm, in partnership with the Province de Namur - Cultural Heritage Department, invites you to (re)discover the diversity of his work, centered on his \"Dinant\" years (ca. 1935-1945) since Jijé lived in Bouvignes as well as in Dinant. It was therefore obvious that the \"Spanish House\", painted several times by Jijé, had to open its doors to a selection of his creations.
De Spirou to Don Bosco, from family portraits to the first issues of the famous magazine \"Moustique\", from Gedinne to Dinant, from Maredsous to Bouvignes, come and meet the brilliant Jijé.Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–17:00Maison du patrimoine médiéval mosan · Dinant
ExhibitionThe Prize of HainautA true barometer of contemporary creation, this exhibition highlights a selection of visual artists who shake up the codes.
At the heart of the Palace, painting, sculpture, and hybrid installations resonate.
For more than a century, this historic prize – awarded by the Province de Hainaut – has consecrated the approach of a young talent from our region whose gaze questions our era with acuity.
By settling each year in a new heritage site, this event abolishes boundaries and brings current art closer to its public. A sensitive and bold immersion in contemporary art.
Come explore this eclectic panorama where each work is a window open to our world.
The exhibition's appointments:
Vernissage
FR.09.10 – 7 PM
Award ceremony and meeting with the artists.
Atelier Duo parent-child
SA.21.11
Group 3-5 years at 9:30 AM – Group 6-9 years at 11 AM (1h) – 10€
After the visit to the exhibition, dive into the universe of the artists met and experiment with drawing techniques to create a work with 4 hands.
Atelier Une expo, a drawing
SA.21.11
1 PM (2h30) – Adults – 10€
After the visit to the exhibition, dive into the singular universe of the artists and create your own work of art by experimenting with different drawing techniques.
Gourmet visits
Discover each exhibition before a show, in a relaxed manner, and in the company of our guide.
Snack-Expo 3:30 PM - 5€ – From 6 years old
FR.30.10, before Larmes, Aperitif-Expo 6:30 PM - 7€ – From 12 years old
TH.19.11, before Justices, Aperitif-Expo 6:30 PM - 7€ – From 12 years old
TH.26.11, before Les gros patinent bien, Aperitif-Expo 6:30 PM - 7€ – From 12 years oldTue 3 Nov · 14:00–18:00Le Palace - Maison Culturelle AthFree
ExhibitionGuided tour - Discover Schouwburg KortrijkDiscover the renovated Schouwburg Kortrijk. Walk along a mapped-out route through the building and let yourself be surprised along the way by stories, fun facts, and hidden spots. Our guides are ready at various locations to provide explanations and help you on your way.
During the opening festival, we are opening the doors of the renovated Schouwburg Kortrijk wide. Follow a mapped-out route through the building and discover how three years of renovation prepared our theater for the future.
Along the way, you will pass various places that are not normally always accessible. At fixed points, guides will tell you more about the history of the building, the renovation, the architecture, and the many stories hidden behind this special place. They will gladly answer your questions and point the way to the next stop.
You do not need to wait for a group or a set starting time. Start the tour whenever it suits you and explore the theater entirely at your own pace.
Whether you are curious about the renovated building, want to take a look behind the scenes, or simply want to look around: everyone is welcome to experience the theater up close during the opening festival.Wed 4 Nov · 15:30Schouwburg KortrijkUntil 8 NovFree
ExhibitionEnsor walk with guideJames Ensor is undoubtedly Ostend's most famous artist, James Ensor. The guide takes you along Ensor's favorite places in the city, introducing you to the life and work of the grand master.Thu 5 Nov · 10:30–12:30Toerisme Oostende vzwfrom €6
ExhibitionStudio visit May Oostvogels, Jozef Van BouwelIn the work of May Oostvogels you always feel a meditative peace. She believes that the material itself has a kind of memory and tries to bring this to life in her work.
Her style is simple and pure, and the process of creating is a teacher in itself for her. May lets the material speak for itself and focuses on the essence. Whether she uses a pencil, paintbrush, or drill, every gesture is important.
Sometimes a work arises spontaneously, sometimes precisely from a careful plan. In those planned works, logic and precision play a greater role, but always with great attention to the material.
In the previous season, we visited her husband Jaak Hillen.
You can expect a tour of her studio with a cup of coffee or tea.
Appointment at 2 pm at the following address: Rolleken 10, 2275 Lille.
rates
base price: 18 euros
UiTPAS with discount rate: 3.60 euros
volunteer price: 18 eurosThu 5 Nov · 14:00–16:00Op locatie · Turnhoutfrom €18
ExhibitionOn nature expedition in the museumAn adventurous guided tour for (grand)parents and (grand)children
Eyes open, ears pricked – we are going on a discovery! Not in a forest or a jungle, but in the exhibition After Nature.
Our guide needs your help in searching for animals and plants hiding in the artworks. Every find forms a piece of the story about nature, humans and art.
Ready to set off? The tour begins at the reception of Abby, where the guide is waiting for you. You will receive a search map and binoculars – bring your own detective nose along!
PRACTICAL
14:00 to 15:30
For families with children aged 4-12 years. Grandparents and grandchildren are also welcome.
Price: museum ticket (children under 12 free) + € 5 for the guideSun 8 Nov · 14:00–15:30Abby Museum · Kortrijkfrom €5
Frequently asked questions
Exhibitions in Belgium: what’s on?
Exhibitions in Belgium: according to Shou, 374 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November). Browse them above by city, or filter by day.
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