Rubenshuis (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Rubenshuis?
What makes it 54% Baby-Friendly: Stroller-friendly garden and free baby carriers ease access, but strollers banned indoors, no listed changing tables, and silence rules mean parents must plan feeds and diaper stops.
Positives:
- Stroller Friendly: Garden paths and entryways accommodate most strollers.
- Free Baby Gear: Reception offers baby carriers and wheelchairs at no cost.
- Nap-Friendly Spaces: Quiet library and courtyard offer calm spots for a baby nap.
Challenges:
- No On-site Cafe: No permanent café inside the house; bring your own snacks.
- Limited Changing Facilities: No dedicated baby-changing table; use spacious accessible toilets or ask staff.
- Historic Floors: Some rooms have uneven floors and narrow stairs; use a baby carrier.
What is Rubenshuis?
- A museum housed in the 17th-century home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens
- An architectural ensemble of Flemish Renaissance townhouse, adjoining studio wing and restored Baroque garden
- A collection showcasing Rubens’ original paintings alongside period sculptures, tapestries and personal archives
What is so special about Rubenshuis for with baby?
- Explore Baroque garden on stroller-friendly paths.
- Enjoy the Rubens Experience with free baby carrier.
- Store stroller securely at cloakroom and roam hands-free.
- Find calm breaks in the historic library.
- Affordable family outing with free baby facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to see the main house and stroll the garden with breaks for a baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Rubenshuis
Garden stroll:
Walk wide pathways of the Baroque garden behind Rubenshuis.
Tip: Paths are flat and stroller-friendly; pick up a free garden podcast leaflet at the entrance.
Rubens Experience:
Watch the 30–45 min multimedia show on Rubens’s life in the modern Experience space.
Tip: Leave stroller in the cloakroom and borrow a free baby carrier at reception.
Cloakroom and baby carrier:
Store strollers securely and borrow slings or carriers at reception.
Tip: Reserve a baby carrier online in advance to ensure availability on busy days.
Quiet library break:
Relax in the ground-floor library amid historic books and silent space.
Tip: Use this calm area for feeding or soothing your baby on weekdays.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Rubenshuis
- Book Tickets Online: Reserve timed-entry tickets to avoid queues and ensure your slot.
- Visit Early: Arrive at opening to enjoy quieter galleries and garden.
- Pack Light: Bring only essentials; leave bulky items in the cloakroom.
Reviews of Rubenshuis
Trixi
Beautiful garden and housing complex. Original presentation on multi-screens in the basement of the small museum. Public library on the 1st floor.
Mimi Johnson
This is a Must See in Antwerp. One of my favorite artists, I had no idea how prolific his works were!! What an incredible home JJ Ruebens built for his first wife and family. How amazing it must have been to work among the artizans and aprentices in his onsite factory. The gardens are my favorite. Could spend all day sitting and looking at the many, many details in everything he made. Ask for Hans...
Mel Brooks
A chance to walk around Ruben's beautiful garden and enjoy the Ruben's interactive 'experience' both are well worth a visit. Sadly the house was under renovation at the time of our visit, which was a little disappointing, but the venue is still very much worth visiting if you are in Antwerp.
Irma Zandl
This review is for the Garden since the house is still undergoing renovation. The garden, however, is beautiful and the view of the house from the back is much more charming than from the street side. Also important to note that the garden is CLOSED on Wednesdays. If you glance at the open times briefly you might miss that important piece of info (as I did).
Plamen Mitev
Rubens' house, unfortunately, the interior is not accessible to tourists. The garden is wonderfully arranged. In the basement, which is part of the entrance to the garden, there are interactive facts from Rubens' life. Tickets are purchased in the entrance itself, as well as souvenirs.
When is the best time to visit Rubenshuis (Antwerp, Belgium)?
Spring and summer offer lush shade in the garden—bring sun cover. Autumn brings colorful foliage for photos. In winter, focus on indoor exhibits and avoid rainy garden visits.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult Experience tickets (2) | EUR 24 |
| Stroller cloakroom | EUR 0 |
| Baby carrier rental | EUR 0 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 24 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Hopland 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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