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Behind-the-scenes tour

What goes on in a historic preservation library? Find out during our behind-the-scenes tours.

Individual visitors:

Saturday 4 April 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
More dates
Saturday 4 April 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
Saturday 2 May 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
Saturday 2 May 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
Saturday 5 September 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
Saturday 5 September 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
Saturday 3 October 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
Saturday 3 October 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
Saturday 7 November 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
Saturday 7 November 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
Saturday 5 December 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
Saturday 5 December 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30

Join us on a walk through the Heritage Library Hendrik Conscience – from the magnificent Nottebohm Hall, past the impressive warehouses to the reading room. Doors will open that would otherwise remain closed and you will see for yourself how 1.5 million books are cherished, preserved and made available.

Practical

  • Saturdays from 10 to 11.30 a.m.
  • Standard ticket: € 12
  • Max. 15 participants
  • Guided tour in Dutch
  • Our guide will wait for you 15 minutes before the start at the Heritage Library desk, entrance via Hendrik Conscienceplein 4.

Behind the scenes

Bookings

If you have any further questions about this guided tour, please contact our booking team.

+323 339 47 00
booking@antwerpen.be