Hidden gem
The Nottebohm Room is the hidden gem of the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library. During the summer months, you can explore the Nottebohm Room on your own and enjoy its unique atmosphere. It is a rare opportunity to take a peek into this atmospheric space, which is normally only open to the public during special events and tours. As soon as you step into the hall, the floor creaks gently under your feet and you can smell the scent of the 150,000 old books. A breathing silence overwhelms you as you leave the hustle and bustle of downtown Antwerp behind.
Audio guide
Who is the Nottebohm Room named after? What did the reading room look like a hundred years ago? What masterpieces are kept here? And why is the room so dark? Visitors to the Nottebohm Room often have many questions. A brand new audio guide – available in five languages – answers these and many other questions. The audio clips take visitors from the first page in the library's history to how the heritage library operates today.
Practical info for individual visits
- Nottebohm Room, entrance via Hendrik Conscienceplein 4, 2000 Antwerp
- To be visited from July 1 to September 15, 2025
- From Tuesday to Sunday, each time from 1 to 5 p.m. – last admission at 4:30 p.m.
- Standard ticket € 8
- Audio tour available in 5 languages: Dutch, French, German, English and Spanish
© Erfgoedbibliotheek Hendrik Conscience, photos LUCID
