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Travel grant to Antwerp awarded to two international researchers (2023-2024)

For the fifth time already, two foreign researchers will receive a travel grant to come to Antwerp for their research on the history of the printed book.

Catalogue 'From Scribble to Cartoon'

Drawings from Bruegel to Rubens

This catalogue provides an astonishing overview of 80 of the most exquisite drawings from the Southern Netherlands during the 16th and 17th century and sheds new light on the fascinating story of how and why drawings were created and used.

Immerse yourself in the world of drawing

From scribble to cartoon

This exhibition shows the 100 finest old drawings from Flemish collections. It gives a stunning overview of who, why and how people drew in our region in the 16th and 17th centuries. On this page, you can find more information about the works and immerse yourself in the world of drawing.

Accessible museum

The Museum Plantin-Moretus, a museum for everyone

Hospitality is in the DNA of this house. We make every effort to make your visit as pleasant and easy as possible. All practical information on the accessibility of our museum can be found here.

The illuminations in Konrad Vechta's Bible

A whole world in the margin

De bijbel van Konrad Vechta is rijkelijk versierd met allerlei decoratieve elementen en illustraties. Maar sommige van die illustraties hebben een diepere betekenis, ze vormen een verhaal in het verhaal.

100% admiration, 50% discount

Combine a visit to the KMSKA with a visit to the Museum Plantin-Moretus

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is opening its doors once again and we are celebrating this with a special ticket offer! Buy a ticket to visit KMSKA and get 50% off your visit to Museum Plantin-Moretus. 

The Museum Plantin-Moretus, a UNESCO World Heritage site

On Google Arts & Culture

Did you know that the Museum Plantin-Moretus was the first museum on the UNESCO World Heritage list? Visit the museum online on Google Arts & Culture.

Two international researchers get travel grant to Antwerp (2024-2025)

For the fifth time already, two foreign researchers will receive a travel grant to come to Antwerp for their research on the history of the printed book.

Putting Ortelius on the map

A collaborative project to highlight Ortelius' achievements

In 2027, Museum Plantin-Moretus will celebrate the figure of Abraham Ortelius. To mark his 500th anniversary, a dynamic network of cultural institutions are collaborating on a multi-faceted project that will illuminate Ortelius' contributions to the world of maps, geography, and intellectual history. 

The double instrument

in the Large Drawing Room

In the Large Drawing Room, visitors can find a rare double instrument on which both virginal and harpsichord can be played. Listen to how the instrument sounds.