Permanent Collection
At home in Burgundian Mechelen: Discover the renewed permanent display
Welcome to the home of Hiëronymus van Busleyden! In this city palace you will discover the rich times of the Burgundian era and its significance for the city and the world beyond. Along the way you will meet a variety of Mechelen's residents: from your host, Hiëronymus van Busleyden, to the grande dame, Margaret of Austria, her cousin Charles V, and the reclusive Sisters Hospitalliers.
While we display the most beautiful artworks of the Northern Renaissance, we also run against the grain of history. Delve into themes such as nation-building, humanism, religion, globalisation, gender and power. Listen to the hushed voices of the 15th and 16th centuries: who don’t we see, or who is sidelined in the artworks? Who is missing from the inner circle? And what does that tell us about power and authority today?
At Museum Hof van Busleyden, discover the Burgundian period through the revamped permanent display based on absolute masterpieces. After your visit, relax in the completely redesigned museum gardens, inspired by lush Renaissance garden designs. Also brand new is the coffee bar in the historical corner building, where you can enjoy a break before or after your museum visit.
