Please note: there is a moratorium on loans until 2026; we will only accept applications from 2027 onwards.
Step 1: search in our databases
Much of our collection has been digitized. Looking for a specific work or object? Search our collection online.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact the Reading Room.
Step 2: substantiate your request
Om de bruikleenaanvraag grondig te kunnen beoordelen, vragen we je je verzoek uitgebreid en volledig te documenteren. Let er dus op dat je zeker volgende informatie meegeeft:
In order for us to carefully review your loan request, we ask that you provide full and detailed substantiation of your request. Make sure you provide the following information in all cases:
About the exhibition
- Name and address of the institution
- Contact person and their details
- Exhibition title, duration and location
- Description of the exhibition concept
- Relevance of the requested loan within the exhibition
- Specific location of installation, with facility report in the case of a first request
- In the case of an exhibition venue: dates for each institution
About the desired loan
- Name of the artist
- Title of the work of art
- Object numbere
- Do you require photos or not?
Step 3: submit your request
You can request the desired loan in writing by email or letter no later than 6 months before the start date. This lengthy period is necessary in order to thoroughly assess the request and, in the event of a positive response, to carefully prepare the loan item and schedule the necessary works.
Please address your request to the director of the Museum Plantin-Moretus.
Send an email to Jolanta.Gwarek@antwerpen.be
Or send a letter to:
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Attn. director
Vrijdagmarkt 22
2000 Antwerpen
Conditions & fees
There are a few conditions attached to the loan: the borrower is responsible for all costs associated with the loan, such as insurance, condition checks, conservation, packaging, transport, installation and supervision.
In the case of fragile objects, the Plantin-Moretus Museum requires the work to be accompanied by a courier. We also charge for these costs.
