Contact us

Contact us with your questions or for further information. You can use our general contact details for this. Contact one of our employees directly for specific questions.

Collection

The Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library spans more than five centuries of Antwerp and Flemish history. Its unique and complete collection encompasses rare old editions as well as more contemporary publications and popular, contemporary periodicals, on paper, microfilm or in digital form.

Become a friend or make a donation

You can join our association of friends, the Endowment Fund for Books and Literature, or you can make a donation.

The Nottebohm Room is open to individual visitors from 1 July to 15 September 2025

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

The Library

In onze leeszaal kunt u alle collectiestukken van de Erfgoedbibliotheek Hendrik Conscience raadplegen. U kunt er ook onze digitale databanken doorzoeken en reproducties laten maken. En voor wie meer in detail kennis wil maken met de bibliotheek en haar erfgoedcollecties zijn er onze introductiesessies of workshops.

Reading Room

Our library has a large collection of early printed books, long-forgotten periodicals and extensive reference works. While we do not loan these works, you can take a closer look at them in our Reading Room.

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.

Treasures of the Nottebohm Room

Guided tour for groups

Visit one of the most beautiful and prestigious library spaces with your association or group. A guide will take you through the history of the building and explain the special books kept there.