Bonnefanten Museum
Bonnefanten
A museum on the banks of the Meuse designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi. Its collection includes medieval wood sculpture, early Netherlandish painting, and contemporary art.
The museum opened in 1995. The rocket-like round tower by the river is Rossi's landmark design. The ground floor displays medieval religious wood sculpture and 15th- and 16th-century Southern Netherlandish paintings, including works from the circle of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The upper floors hold contemporary art, including minimalism and conceptual art. You can climb into the dome on the top floor. The museum is closed on Mondays and is usually open 11:00–17:00. Adult admission is about €20. It is in the Céramique district on the east bank, about 15 minutes' walk across the river from the old town.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Hoge Brug
- Wyck
- Helpoort
- Sint Servaasbrug
- Stokstraat
- Bisschopsmolen
- Basilica of Our Lady
- Jekerkwartier & City Walls