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Hiëronymus van Busleyden, a man of noble birth, saw the light of day in Arlon (now in the Belgian Province of Luxemburg) in 1470. After years of intensive study, he was awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Law at both the universities of Bologna and Louvain. Philip the fair praised him for his thorough juridical knowledge and inducted him as a counselor and a registrar of the Great Council of Mechelen. This explains why he decided to settle down in our town. He joined the diplomatic service of Charles the Fifth who charged him with several missions abroad. Returning from a mission, he died in Bordeaux (France) in 1517, thus making the last journey...

His residence dates from 1503-1508. Its historical dimension and remarkable architecture make it one of the most attractive buildings in late Gothic style in the town center. After Hiëronymus' death, his court's functionality changed many times. From 1610 up to and including the first World War, it was a pawn house called "Mountain of Charity". From 1938 to the present day, it has been housing the City Museum of Mechelen.

Furthermore, there are the rooms that tell you a lot about the history and characteristics of  Mechelen as a centre for decorative crafts. . Be sure to greet the original legendary doll "Op-Signoorke", a 17th-century wooden sculpture that has served as Mechelen's mascotte for over three hundred years.

Opening Hours :
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 - 17
Closed on Monday

Groups can visit the Musuem in the company of a city guide. Further information is available at the Tourist Office, phone +32 (0)15 29.76.55, fax +32 (0)15 29.76.53.
Book your reservations early.
 

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