Rubens House : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Rubenshuis

The Rubenshuis is the former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, one of the great painters of the Flemish Baroque. Located in Antwerp, at Hopland 13, it offers a glimpse into the living and working environment of a major artist of the city. Today, the site combines historical memory, architectural heritage, and a museum presentation.

Rubens turned this house into a space that was both residential and creative, designed in the spirit of Antwerp’s grand houses of the 17th century. The building combines Flemish urban architecture with Italian influences visible in the layout of the courtyard and the gateway. The whole ensemble evokes the scholarly and artistic culture in which the artist lived and worked.

The visit is famous for its direct connection with Rubens’s work and personality. Visitors can discover, in particular, the spaces linked to his workshop, as well as rooms evoking his domestic and artistic world. The inner garden, often noted, adds a peaceful dimension to this artist’s home in the heart of the city.

The Rubenshuis holds an important place in Antwerp’s heritage, as it connects visitors with the city’s artistic golden age. Beyond its biographical value, it offers a rare historical ensemble where architecture, collections, and the memory of Rubens come together in a particularly emblematic cultural visit.

Discover Antwerp with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the Rubenshuis by connecting the history of the house, its architecture, and Rubens’s role in Antwerp’s cultural life. The guided tour also provides useful context for reading the spaces, the works, and the artistic background of the site.