Back to the roots of the Rubens House
Feel like studying in the home of a famous Antwerp native? Grab your chance and hurry to het Rubenshuis. In the shadow of the Meir you will find this oasis of peace. Discover Rubens Experience, the baroque garden and the library. The historic artist's home is temporarily closed due to renovations.
Be inspired by Peter Paul Rubens himself and his pupils, and feel the creative energy as you prepare for your exams. Taking a break? Then relax with a view on the beautiful garden. At het Rubenshuis you will find the perfect combination of study place and study break!
Practical:
- You enter through the new entrance of the Rubenshuis (Hopland 13).
- We ask to leave your bicycle in the bicycle sheds on the Wapper or in front of the Stadsfeestzaal.
- There are 10 study places on the first floor and 2 'quiet places' in the library of the Rubenshuis
Opening Hours
Open on working days from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Open in the weekend from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Note: you will download the current opening hours. Please check the website for possible changes in opening hours.
Services
wifi - free coffee - free tea - free water - lockers - earplugs - relax area - power points
Wheelchair accessibility
This study place is accessible for weelchairs.
Stress control
Your (mental) health and focus are your besties during this intense study period. Check our tips and must known spots to help you get through those exames without losing yourself.
Stress control
Time for a break
A break at the Rubenshuis? You can take one in the inner garden. Besides, the Rubenshuis is located in the heart of Antwerp, so there is no shortage of places to eat and drink. For a coffee while studying, stop by Hetgeluk or Snackbar Koffie. A cozy study break with a snack is best at De Nieuwe Vaart. Rather fancy a bagel or a sandwich? At Barnini they receive you with open arms. Still feel like a longer walk? Stroll along the Meir or the Kammenstraat and discover why Antwerp is indeed the city of fashion. Looking for drinks after studying? Then pass by Mechelseplein or Graanmarkt!
BOOST YOUR STUDY GAME!
Your (mental) health and focus are your besties during this intense study period. Below, you’ll find tips and must known spots to help you stay sharp as you tackle your books. Check them out and make sure you get through those exames without losing yourself.
Getting there
With a Velo station named after the museum itself, Rubens House is very easy to access by bike. Do you take your own bicycle? Make sure you leave it locked at the bicycle sheds on the Wapper or in front of the 'Stadsfeestzaal'. If you prefer to come by public transport, Rubens House is accessible from several metro stops nearby. At metro stop Stadspark, buses 1 and 13 (Eilandje), 290 and 500, and trams 12 and 24 stop. From the City Park, it is a five-minute walk to Rubens Huis. On Mechelse Square, trams 4 and 7 stop, and at pre-metro station Meir, trams 3, 5, 9 and 15 stop. Both stops are a seven-minute walk from this location. Map out your perfect route with www.slimnaarantwerpen.be.