Guided tour: Plantin’s plants

Who still remembers Carolus Clusius (1526–1609)? He introduced the tulip to Antwerp and familiarised us with potatoes, beans, and salsify. Christoffel Plantijn and his successors printed Clusius’s books.

Clusius was born five hundred years ago. We mark the occasion with an exhibition featuring the most beautiful flowers and plants from the museum’s own collections, spanning the 16th to the 20th century. The inner garden has also been newly laid out, inspired by Clusius’s Hortus Botanicus Leiden.

Join us on a historical journey of discovery through nature in five themes. Stroll past wild plants, trees, and mushrooms on paper. Enjoy ornamental flowers from the garden, and admire delicious vegetables and fruit.

Number of participants

• Maximum 15 people per group

When

• During the museum’s opening hours

For whom

• This guided tour is suitable for adult groups.

Duration

•  90 minutes

Price

• €120 per guide (administration costs included)
• Please remember to book the correct number of admission tickets for your group in addition to the guide.

Languages

• Dutch, French, English, German
• Other languages available on request.

You may find the answer on our frequently asked questions page.

Or contact us via

• booking@antwerpen.be
• +32 3 339 47 00µ
• (office hours only)