My language, your language

Welcome to the Museum Plantin-Moretus - a house filled with books, images, stories and inspiration. A guide will show you around this special place, where you will learn about the people who lived here, their work, the garden, the house and more. This interactive experience invites visitors to look, feel, do and discuss.

©Jeroen Broeckx

Guided tour - for young people and adults learning Dutch

During this guided tour, you will practise Dutch in a relaxed setting. You can speak in your own words and at your own pace. The guide asks questions, invites visitors to get hands-on, encourages collaborative thinking and provides a safe atmosphere where everyone can participate.

It all starts with the story of Christoffel Plantin - a newcomer in the 16th century who spoke a different language. He moved from France to Antwerp, built up a printing business and worked with people from many different places. His story demonstrates how language, migration and collaboration were already sources of strength and knowledge, even back then.

Museum Plantin-Moretus is a place where different cultures meet - in the past and the present. We provide the opportunity for your group to share their stories, questions and experiences. Because history is made up of more than just one story.

The level is adapted to suit the group.

Practical information

Guided tour for young people and adults learning Dutch

90 minutes

€100 per guide
Museum admission is free for school groups. Be sure to book your free admission tickets in advance.
Your ticket is valid for the entire day, so be sure to spend time exploring the rest of the museum.

Be sure to use our app and the lesson plan. These will help you prepare for the visit and to continue working on the content back in the classroom.

What to expect?

A warm welcome to the beautiful home of Christoffel Plantin
Practise Dutch through looking, feeling, doing and speaking
Discover stories about books, language, work and living together
Learn more about Antwerp and Belgian culture

Themes

Discovering Flemish culture, heritage, sensory perception, language through images

Key competencies

Dutch language proficiency (NT2), cultural awareness, collaboration, learning to learn, sense of initiative

Relevant subjects

Dutch as a second language (NT2), citizenship/social studies, creative expression

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Workshops

Various workshops introduce you to the book trade of centuries past. During a workshop, you'll discover first-hand what makes printing, etching, or bookbinding a true craft.

Printing Demonstrations

Would you like to know how things worked in the historic Officina Plantiniana printing house? During a printing demonstration, you will learn all about printing with lead type.

Guided tour - for young people and adults learning Dutch
Practical information
What to expect?
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