CONSTANTIN MEUNIER MUSEUM

Visit : Museum/Discover

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© MRBAB

© MRBAB

© MRBAB

Description:

The live-in studio that Constantin Meunier (1831-1905) built in 1899 at the edge of the Bois de la Cambre, close to the homes of his artist chums, Théo Van Rysselberghe and Isidore Verheyden, was purchased for the nation in 1936 by the artist's daughter and niece and taken over by the Museum of Modern Arts in 1978. Upon his death at the age of 74, Constantin Meunier left behind numerous works (around 800 in total) : paintings, sculptures, water-colours and drawings. Their theme : realism, social concerns. Art in perfect tune with the new industrial age.

Extra information

Closed on Monday, 1 January, 2nd Thursday of January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, 25 December.

Open during the weekend for groups by appointment at +32 (0)2/508 32 11.

Access: Tram: 23, 90, 93 (Abbey) - Bus: 38, 60 (Abbey).

Free entry.

Opening periods

• from Monday 2 January 2012 to Monday 31 December 2012 (except on: Monday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Tuesday-Friday : 10:00-12:00
  • Tuesday-Friday : 13:00-17:00

Visit type: Museum/Discover