Back to the roots of the Rubens House
Peter Paul Rubens invites you to his oasis of peace in the middle of the city. Not only to admire his house, garden and beautiful work, but also to study there. We go back to the cradle of this place. Rubens educated many students in his studio, including Anthony van Dyck.
In addition, Rubenshuis is not only a perfect place to study, but it is also the perfect study break.
Practical:
- You enter through the back of the Rubens House (Kolveniersstraat 20), ring the door bell on arrival.
- We ask to leave your bicycle in the courtyard.
- There are 10 study places in the Kolveniershof and 2 'quiet places' in the reading room of the Rubenianum
- The desk is unoccupied between 12 PM and 1 PM. Are you going outside? Then you can come back in at 1 PM. You can also choose to stay or to sunbathe/lunch/relax in our garden.
Opening Hours
Open on working days from 8:45 am - 4:30 pm.
Note: you will download the current opening hours. Please check the website for possible changes in opening hours.
Services
wifi - free coffee - free tea - free water - lockers - earplugs - relax area - power points
Wheelchair accessibility
This study place is accessible for weelchairs.
Time for a break
A break in the Rubens House? You take it in the Rubens House itself, of course. Discover everything about one of Antwerp's most iconic painters at this museum. In addition, the Rubens House is located in the heart of Antwerp, so there's no shortage of places to eat and drink. Go for a coffee while studying at Hopper, Cafématic or for a cool beer after studying at the Mechelseplein. Lints Antwerp - Patisserie & Tearoom is the best place for a cosy study break. Feel like taking a longer break? Stroll through the shopping streets and discover why Antwerp is the city of fashion.
Want to keep exploring the student life in Antwerp in this neighbourhood or in general? Come and get your own free copy of our brand new Student Magazine at our STUDY360 locations or the STAN info desk at GATE15.
Getting there
With a Velo station named after the museum itself, Rubens House is very easy to access by bike. Do you take your own bicycle? Make sure you leave it locked at the shed near the location. If you prefer to come by public transport, Rubens House is accessible from several metro stops nearby. At metro stop Stadspark, buses 1 and 13 (Eilandje), 290 and 500, and trams 12 and 24 stop. From the City Park, it is a five-minute walk to Rubens Huis. On Mechelse Square, trams 4 and 7 stop, and at pre-metro station Meir, trams 3, 5, 9 and 15 stop. Both stops are a seven-minute walk from this location. Map out your perfect route with www.slimnaarantwerpen.be.