Garden
Why not take the chance to wander through the over 22,000 plants in Rubens's garden? The advice of Antwerp fashion designer Dries Van Noten ensures 365 days of color across all seasons in a design by Ars Horti. Move around, view and savour the scents of this unexpected patch of greenery in the very heart of Antwerp.
The artist's residence is temporarily closed due to renovations. Discover Rubens Experience, the garden and the library.
Plan your visit
From the garden, you have a view of Rubens's Italianate palace in the city. Wander through his infinite imagination and take in all of the details!
Opening hours
| Monday - Friday | open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| Saturday & Sunday | open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | closed |
Public holidays
Open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday
Closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, and December 25th
Season ticket for the garden
Do you want to enjoy the renewed garden all year round? With a season ticket, you have unlimited access to Rubens' garden.
Garden podcast
Enrich your visit to the garden with our immersive podcast. AudioCollective Schik takes you on an exploration of this special place.
Spring in Rubens' garden
Spring brings Rubens' garden to life. At the moment, various types of tulips are blooming in turn. Other spring flowers like anemones, snowflakes, and crown imperials can also be seen. The garden is changing every day. The Rubens House celebrates spring with a season full of outdoor activities.
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More about the garden
Step into Rubens's garden and you will be overcome by the 22,000 plants, trees, shrubs and flower bulbs. Take time to breathe, just as Rubens himself did when he came into this patch of greenery in between painting commissions and as a break from everyday life.
Renovated garden
Read more about the redesign of the new garden. The new design by landscape architects Ars Horti and fashion designer Dries Van Noten is all about tranquillity.
The Rubens Garden. A masterpiece in bloom
Klara AlenThis book contains the results of the research conducted in the margin of the restoration. It offers a look at an unprecedented wealth of historical material from archives and libraries and an overview of the most important flowers and plants in the garden with their stories. Beautiful flower pieces and details of works by Rubens and his contemporaries enhance the beauty of a masterpiece in bloom.
