De Sokkel

Since 2011, Antwerp’s Central Park

The Klein Antwerpen community association and the Middelheim Museum have added a cultural touch to Antwerp’s central park with this project since 2011.

Light sculpture, Elias Derboven

Driesnellenstraat, 2060 Antwerp

Head over to Driesnellenstraat in Antwerp’s ‘den Dam’ neighbourhood to see an original artwork: a light sculpture with a text in the form of a bird. The artwork was installed at the neighbourhood’s request and enhances the street’s appearance.

Restorations / cleaning statues in the city

The Middelheim Museum is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the city’s sculpture heritage.

Film and photography

Good to know if you take photos or film in the museum.

Press

Are you a journalist, blogger or a reviewer?

Mission

Read more about the museum’s mission.

Become a friend of the museum

As a Friend, you are an ambassador of the Middelheim Museum.

Become a benefactor

Every donation, every gift – however small it may be – is more than welcome! Become a benefactor of the Middelheim Museum!

Welcome!

The Middelheim Museum is one of the oldest and most original open-air museums in the world. The museum offers a fascinating overview of more than one hundred years of visual arts in an exceptional setting. The welcoming arts park attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year. Admission is free of charge.

Strategy

The five cornerstones of the Middelheim Museum.