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Collection & research

The Museum Plantin-Moretus conducts ongoing research into its own collection. It also provides scientific services to other institutions, specialists and students, and to the general public. In this way, the Museum has expanded a small group of connoisseurs into a large group of enthusiasts.

New acquisition: a unique oil sketch by the baroque painter Theodoor Boeyermans

Discover Museum Plantin-Moretus’ new acquisition: an oil sketch by Antwerp's 17th-century Baroque painter Theodoor Boeyermans. The work portrays the glorification of the house of Plantin-Moretus.

500 years of Plantin

It's Christophe Plantin's birthday and we're celebrating

In 2020, we will celebrate the 500th birthday of Christophe Plantin. We will do this with a generous and varied programme that offers a surprising view of a versatile man: Christophe Plantin as an inspiration, traveller, letter writer and citizen of the turbulent 16th century. Will you celebrate with us?

Impressed by Plantin

Woodcut collection online

Explore the impressive collection of woodcuts in high resolution online. Sea creatures, richly illustrated letters and much more. A veritable treasure chest. Be impressed!

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Baroque Book Design | Special Days

All activities are free of charge with your admisson ticket for the Museum Plantin-Moretus.

Color our collection

The Museum Plantin-Moretus has a rich collection of prints and drawings. This collection is among the finest in the world, and focuses on Antwerp artists from 1500 to the present. Most of the prints are in black and white. And therefore ideal for you to add a little color to them.

Christmas in Museum Plantin-Moretus

A Christmas tree in the hall, a Neapolitan Nativity scene in the drawing room and garlands on the wall: it's Christmas.