All applied art museums to visit in Antwerp

Discover the beauty of functional art at 5 applied art museums in Antwerp. These museums highlight the intersection of art and utility, showcasing pieces that are both beautiful and practical.

Are you interested in the intersection of art and craftsmanship? These are the applied art museums you should visit in Antwerp:

  1. Snijders&Rockoxhuis1

    Snijders&Rockoxhuis

     Antwerp
    The Snijders&Rockoxhuis is an early-17th-century historic building. Nicolaas Rockox (1560 - 1640) bought the property in 1603. The museum is located on the ground floor which is a good example of 17th-century Flemish living culture. The collection includes furniture, sculpture, porcelain, pottery an
  2. MoMu - Fashion Museum of Antwerp2

    MoMu - Fashion Museum of Antwerp

     Antwerp
    The Fashion Museum of Antwerp (MoMu) is located in the ‘ModeNatie’. The museum has a collection of over 25,000 objects, including clothing, shoes, accessories, walking sticks and lace. It shows both historical pieces from the 16th century and newer designs from among others, Veronique Branquinho, An
  3. Renaat Braem Huis3

    Renaat Braem Huis

     Deurne
    In the Renaat Braem House, visitors experience the optimistic atmosphere of modern living in the 1950s. In addition, the house offers a look behind the scenes of architecture. Everyday ornaments and utensils, exotic objects, stones and shells brought together from all over the world represent the me
  4. DIVA, Antwerp Home of Diamonds4

    DIVA, Antwerp Home of Diamonds

     Antwerp
    Enter the world of DIVA, a cocoon of luxury and extravagance, filled with diamonds, jewellery and silverware. DIVA and her butler Jérome take you on a journey through Antwerp’s diamond story. Workmanship, anecdotes, emotions and sets await you in this museum.
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    Umicore Zilverpaviljoen

     Antwerp
    The Umicore Silver Pavilion displays part of the collection of the (now closed) Sterckshof Silver Museum.