The Museum Plantin-Moretus, a museum for everyone. Hospitality is in the DNA of this house. We make every effort to make your visit as pleasant and easy as possible. All practical information on the accessibility of our museum can be found here.
Coats and personal belongings can be safely left in our cloakroom. Large bags, backpacks and umbrellas are not allowed inside the museum. Please use the lockers you find at the counter. The lockers work with a coin which you can obtain at the counter.
Visitor toilets (including a wheelchair-accessible toilet) can be found on the ground floor on the other side of the courtyard garden. Less mobile visitors can also use the toilet at the back of the museum shop.
Due to the historic nature of the building, the first floor is not accessible to wheelchair users and buggies. This house is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, so not all adaptations are possible. We made sure the exhibition on the ground floor tells a full story. The museum staff will be happy to assist you as a less mobile visitor if necessary.
Because of one narrow passage on the ground floor, an alternative route is provided for wheelchair users. The route is indicated on this ground plan, which is also available at the reception desk.
There is no lift to the upper floor. On the upper floor, there are stairs in eight places. Therefore, this floor is not accessible to wheelchair users. People with physical disabilities who can only visit the ground floor pay a reduced rate.
Looking for an adapted parking space? Reserved spaces for the disabled can be found on the Oever at numbers 10 and 14 (two spaces) and on Sint-Jansvliet at number 3 (three spaces). You will also find a space in the Kammenstraat at number 2, a few minutes' walk from the museum.
Explore the museum on your own with an audio guide, radio play, floor plan and visitor guide.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a museum café. On the Vrijdagmarkt you’ll find plenty of places to eat and drink. You can easily step outside for a coffee or a bite to eat on the Vrijdagmarkt and continue your visit afterwards. Your ticket is valid for the entire day. Below, we provide a brief overview of the venues on the Vrijdagmarkt.
Pinot: wine bar/café with small bites
Bistro Bar 2: for a small or big appetite (and a drink)
Marigold: cocktail bar
Café Corso: a typical small, brown café
In De Roscam: cosy café that also serves food
Bardeau: wine bar that also offers small dishes
Café Atlas: a small corner café on the Vrijdagmarkt
Maju: sustainable food and drinks
Goodie Foodie: lunch/brunch — pancakes, bagels, omelettes, and more
DIM Dining: an upscale, refined Japanese restaurant
