Museum Smidt van Gelder, Beaux-Arts townhouse museum in Belgiëlei, Belgium.
The Museum Smidt van Gelder occupies a grand residence with ornate architectural details, decorative elements, and formal gardens designed by Georges Wachtelaer.
Built in 1905 as Hotel Thys for banker Edouard Thys, the building was purchased by Pieter Smidt van Gelder in 1937 to house his art collection.
The museum collection includes European decorative arts, furniture, paintings, rare books, ceramics, porcelain, and glass pieces from 1600 to 1900.
The building underwent restoration work starting in 2022, with new installations including elevators, ventilation systems, and safety measures scheduled for completion in 2024.
Following a fire in 1987, parts of the collection were distributed among other museums while valuable book bindings were transferred to Antwerp City Library.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: 1905
Founders: Pieter Smidt van Gelder
Architects: Joseph Hertogs
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Address: Belgiëlei 91
Website: http://museum.antwerpen.be/smidtvangelder
GPS coordinates: 51.20622,4.41908
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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