© Tom Cornille
Visitor Pavilion
This is where your museum visit begins.
Between the main entrance and the castle, you'll find the visitor pavilion. Here, you'll receive a comprehensive park map and all the information you need.
There are free lockers and a water station to refill your water bottle. All activities start here.
The museum shop is also located in this pavilion.
Address and contact
Main Entrance
Middelheimlaan 61
2020 Antwerpen
tel. + 32 3 288 33 60
middelheimmuseum@antwerpen.be
(We're closed on Mondays)
Looking for a staff member?
Check out the overview on our 'Who's who'-page.
Free admission
Admission to the Middelheim Museum is free. No ticket is required.
Certain activities may have a fee.
© Tom Cornille
Opening hours and closing
The museum is open every day except Monday.
We are open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday as exceptions.
- April: 10 AM - 7 PM
- May to August: 10 AM - 8 PM
- September: 10 AM - 7 PM
- October to March: 10 AM - 5 PM
On December 24 and 31, the museum closes at 3 PM.
The art park is large. Therefore, we ask you to head towards the exit half an hour before closing time.
Fixed closing days are January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. In case of stormy weather, the art park will be closed exceptionally.
Getting to the museum
By bike or scooter
Safe bike paths nearby invite you to come to the museum by bike or scooter. You'll find bike racks at various entrances.
Using Velo, Antwerp's shared bikes
The station closest to the main entrance is located at the intersection of Middelheimlaan and Beukenlaan. Stations 270 and 273 are also nearby.
> Website Velo
By car or bus
Plan the smoothest route on the Smart ways to Antwerp website or app. You can park for free in the spacious parking lot at Beukenlaan, just 300m from the main entrance.
> Smart ways to Antwerp
Food and drinks
In the castle, you'll find our cozy museum café, MIKA.
The menu offers both cold and hot dishes, from soup to pastries. Enjoy the beautiful view on the terrace when the weather is nice.
You're also welcome to picnic in the art park. Just remember to clean up afterward to keep everything tidy.
Accessibility
The main entrance is located at Middelheimlaan 61, but you can enter the museum through 9 different entrances. Signposts in the art park will assist you with orientation. The park map includes both short and long walking loops with all facilities.
Parking spaces
At the main entrance, there are two parking spaces for people with disabilities.
Uneven park terrain
Certain parts of the art park may be less easily accessible due to uneven terrain. Ask at the visitor pavilion for the ideal route for your visit.
Wheelchair rental
Two wheelchairs are available upon request. Please reserve them in advance by calling +32 3 288 33 60 or by email, and we will have them ready for you.
Castle
To enter the castle, you need to climb five steps. As a result, the castle (and the museum café on the ground floor) is less accessible for people in wheelchairs.
Toilet
Opposite the visitor pavilion in the museum heart, you'll find a toilet for visitors with reduced mobility.
Young children and babies
There are changing tables for young children and babies in the museum heart and in the Collection Pavilion.
Museum library
© Tom Cornille
The museum library is housed in the Collection Pavilion.
Free entrance for everyone, during the opening hours of the museum:
- Oct – Mar: 10:00 – 16:00
- Apr & Sept: 10:00 – 18:00
- May – Aug: 10:00 – 19:00
House Rules
Let the artworks touch you, but please refrain from touching them yourself.
Our house rules ensure a pleasant visit for everyone.
