Vleeshuis, History museum in Antwerp, Belgium
The Vleeshuis features red brick walls alternating with white sandstone courses, complemented by octagonal towers and Gothic architectural elements throughout the structure.
Construction of the Vleeshuis began in 1501 under architect Herman de Waghemakere, replacing a smaller meat market that operated near Steen Castle since 1250.
The building contains two large halls measuring 50 by 18 meters each, which display collections of bronze items, ceramics, and musical instruments from Antwerp's past.
The museum opens Thursday through Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00, with specific closures on January 1, May 1, November 1, and December 25.
After serving as a guild hall for butchers until 1793, the building transformed into artist studios before becoming a museum of archaeology in 1913.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: 1501
Architects: Herman de Waghemakere
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Fee: Yes
Address: Vleeshouwersstraat
Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00; January 1 off; May 1 off; November 1 off; December 25 off; easter +39 days off; easter +1 day 10:00-17:00; easter +50 days 10:00-17:00
Phone: +3232926100
Email: vleeshuis@stad.antwerpen.be
Website: https://museumvleeshuis.be
GPS coordinates: 51.22271,4.39917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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