Imagination bound

Exposition in the Nottebohm room

In the light of the 100-year anniversary of the book art degree promgramme at the Academy of Berchem, we will showcase the expo 'Bound by Imagination' during our summer opening. An exhibition of 100 books, bound by former and current students and teachers of the academy. 

The Nottebohm Room is open to individual visitors

From 19 June to 30 August 2026

This summer, the Nottebohm Room is opening its doors once again for the public to enjoy.

The Nottebohm Room

De Nottebohmzaal is een verborgen parel. Hier worden de eerste 150.000 boeken van de bibliotheek bewaard in een historische en adembenemende setting. De deuren van de zaal zwaaien alleen open voor tentoonstellingen, lezingen, concerten of rondleidingen. En als ze dat doen, vliegt de magie je tegemoet.

Dutch literature

From literary debut to collected edition: the works of Flemish and Dutch authors past and present are brought together here.

Order online

Some helpful instructions how to order online.

Conditions of sale

Globes in 3D

Through an online application, you now get the chance to watch the Blaeu-globes from the Nottebohm Room even closer. The digital tool allows to rotate the globes and to zoom in on the wonderful details.

Restoration process

The restoration of the globes proceeded in different phases. Globes are complex objects made from various materials. Not only the paper of which the globes were made had to pass through a number of treatments, but also the mountings that support them required a specific approach.

Guided tour behind the scenes

For groups

Take a look behind the scenes of the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library with your group or association and learn more about our fascinating history and comprehensive collection.

Precious items