Antwerp Museum Mayer van den Bergh
A Grandiose Art Collection
At the intimate and homely Museum Mayer van den Bergh, discover an extraordinary collection of art, with Pieter Bruegel's Dulle Griet as its masterpiece.
A grandiose art collection
The Museum Mayer van den Bergh is located on Lange Gasthuisstraat. It is a small and intimate museum, built in the style of Flemish patrician houses of the 16th century. There, you will discover a grandiose art collection, of which Pieter Bruegel's world-famous painting the 'Dulle Griet' is the masterpiece.
Fritz Mayer van den Bergh the collector
The compiler of this collection was Fritz Mayer van den Bergh, a 19th-century art enthusiast. After his early death, his mother decided to set up a museum next to the family's home. This homely museum is filled with paintings, sculptures, tapestries, drawings and stained glass windows, all collected by Fritz. In addition to the art, you can also admire a beautiful interior, with wood panelling, unusual furniture and beautiful stained glass windows.
A future city palace
In the future, there will be much more to admire at Museum Mayer van den Bergh. The historical museum is to be reunited with the family's former home. As a visitor, this will give you more space to fully immerse yourself in this fascinating collection.
