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Cartularium van de Birgittenorde, Engeland, 1471, 1499

Miraeus Lecture by Virginia Blanton

The Afterlives of Syon Abbey Books

In this Miraeus Lecture, Professor Virginia Blanton (University of Missouri-Kansas City) takes the floor and examines the wanderings of the sisters in the Cambrai diocese between 1539 and 1580 as a context for local lore of their devotional and administrative books.

Campagnebeeld Erfgoeddag 21 april 2024 met als thema Thuis

Heritage Day 2024

What makes a house a (real) home? Heritage Day seeks out what makes the ordinary so special, past and present. A day full of feelings, facts, sensory experiences, discoveries and questions about your nearby neighbourhood, connection, migration, travel and much, much more! 

Open Monument Day 2024

Visit the Nottebohm Room for free during Open Monument Day. Besides a library visit, you can also take a guided tour or admire our restoration and digitisation workshops on that day.

Miraeus Lecture by Nicholas De Sutter

Following the Script. Latin School Drama in the Southern Low Countries from Counter-Reformation to Counter-Enlightenment

During this Miraeus Lecture, Nicholas De Sutter (KU Leuven) talks about handwritten playtexts from the Southern Low Countries and how these dramas were materialised in Latin on the early modern stage. 

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Two international scientists get travel grant to Antwerp (2024-2025)

For the fifth time already, two foreign researchers will receive a travel grant to come to Antwerp for their research on the history of the printed book.

Closing days

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

About the Nottebohm Room

The Nottebohm Room is one of the best-kept secrets in Antwerp. It is located in the oldest part of the library and was originally built in 1936 as a ceremonial room. Besides being a book repository and exhibition gallery, it is also used to preserve special donations and collection items. It owes its name to an Antwerp patron of the arts, called Oscar Nottebohm.

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.

Donate your book or collection

There is no better place for unique books and special collections than the Heritage Library. We therefore welcome donations that will complement our existing collection with open arms.

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.