Ensor House

Ensor House is a neoclassical residence in Ostend where the artist created and lived for decades. The building contains five interactive zones within the preserved living quarters, displaying paintings, carnival masks, correspondence, and photographs documenting his work.

Ensor moved into the residence in 1917 and spent his final decades there developing his artistic practice. The house became a center of artistic activity during this period, recording an important chapter in Belgian modernism.

The spaces reflect how Ensor's daily surroundings directly shaped his artistic language. Visitors can see how masks, carnival traditions, and observations of everyday life became central to his creative vision.

The house is centrally located in Ostend and easily accessible by car or public transport. The spaces span multiple levels, so allow adequate time for your visit and wear comfortable shoes for exploring.

Ensor accumulated a collection of carnival masks from different regions, displayed throughout the rooms and revealing how festive traditions directly inspired his most famous works. This assemblage offers rare insight into how popular customs shaped modernist art.

Location: Ostend

Inception: 19 century

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: Vlaanderenstraat

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +3259418900

Website: https://muzee.be/nl/ensor

GPS coordinates: 51.23329,2.91602

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46