Visits run on time slots, and the trade-off for a calmer museum is that you cannot count on walking in: the slot you want may already be sold out, so book online before you go. A standard ticket covers both the permanent collection and the temporary exhibitions, although some exhibitions need a separate time slot of their own.
For children, the Open Atelier is a drop-in creative space open at weekends only, and Museum Mysteries is an escape game that leads through the museum rooms, with artworks as the clues; its price and age range are not given. Eating and drinking are forbidden in the galleries, but you can have a picnic in the museum garden or stop at Madonna, the grand café, before, during or after the visit.
Most rooms are easy to reach with a pushchair, though not all of them. All levels can be reached by lift, and only the Keyserzaal is not wheelchair accessible. During the Christmas, Carnival, Easter and autumn school holidays the museum keeps its weekend hours every day, and on Thursday evenings, except in the summer and Christmas holidays, it stays open late for KMSKA LAAT.
Family FAQ
How much does Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp cost?
Adults €20; visitors under 26 pay €10.
What are the opening hours of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp?
Weekdays 10.00–17.00; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10.00–18.00.
Is there baby changing at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp?
Some of the museum's toilets have a changing table.
