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Behind-the-scenes tour

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

    Saturday 7 February 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 7 February 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
    Saturday 7 March 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 7 March 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
    Saturday 4 April 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    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

Closing days

The Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library reading room welcomes you throughout the year – except for a few public holidays and on Sundays.

Zicht Nottebohmzaal met focus op twee globes van Blaeu

Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library

The library for Dutch literature, Flemish cultural heritage and the history of Antwerp

The library for Dutch literature, the history of Antwerp, and Flemish cultural heritage

Barokke Influencers campagnebeeld - zicht op de Sodaliteit

Baroque Influencers

Jesuits, Rubens and the Art of Persuasion

Today, the Nottebohm Room is the most ornate room at the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library. But did you know that 250 years ago a miraculous chapel could be found here? It was very popular with Antwerp's elite, including Rubens and Van Dyck. The exhibition brings this mysterious location back to life. 

Practical information

Do you intend to visit our library to consult a publication or visit our stunning Nottebohm Room? Below you can find all the practical information you need, from the opening hours to information for wheelchair users and accessibility.

Newsletter for researchers

Are you a researcher? Do you want to keep up to date with the newest developments in the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library? Consider subscribing to our international newsletter.

Sfeerbeeld Nottebohmzaal met zicht op gaanderijen

The Nottebohm Room

As well as being used for book storage and as an exhibition space, the Nottebohm Room is also the place where some of the highlights of the collection are kept. It is only open to individual visitors from July 1 until September 15, 2025.