This late-Gothic hall (1501-1504) was originally the only place in the city where meat could be sold. The Butchers’ Guild had a chapel, a banqueting hall, a meeting room and a Kitchen here.

This museum now houses archaeological finds, applied art and objects which document local history. A number of Antwerp’s most important industries and artistic crafts are highlighted such as ratable and harpsichord building, the pottery and glass industries and the manufacture of art cabinets.

The first floor covers the period of the separation of the Netherlands between the Fall of Antwerp (1585) and the Peace of Munster (1648). The exhibits include drawings, paintings, weapons, jewelry, coins, etc.

Concerts, particularly of early music, are held at the Butchers’ Hall at regular intervals.

Location
Vleeshouwersstraat 38-40
2000 Antwerp
Tel 03/233.64.04
fax 03/231.47.05

Opening Hours
Every day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. , except for Mondays and on January 1st and 2nd, May 1st, Ascension Day, November 1st and 2nd, December 25th and 26th

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