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Van Buuren Museum & Garden

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The Van Buuren Museum & Garden in Brussels is a hidden gem of Art Deco elegance and artistic refinement. Built in 1928, the former residence of banker and art patron David van Buuren blends Dutch exterior architecture with a lavish Art Deco interior, featuring rare furniture, tapestries, stained glass, and paintings by masters such as Brueghel, Ensor, and Van Gogh. Preserved as a private home, the museum offers an intimate experience of early 20th-century taste and culture. Its gardens, designed by Jules Buyssens and René Pechère, include a romantic labyrinth, rose garden, and heart-shaped retreat, making it a haven of beauty and contemplation in Uccle.

Brussels Belgium
Van Buuren Museum & Garden
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The Van Buuren Museum & Gardens is located at Avenue Léo Errera 41 in the Uccle municipality of Brussels. This exquisite Art Deco house, built between 1924 and 1928, was the private residence of banker and art collector David Van Buuren and his wife Alice. The museum showcases a rich collection of art spanning from the 15th to the 20th centuries, set within an impeccably preserved interior reflecting the Amsterdam School style intertwined with Art Deco. The extensive gardens, designed by renowned landscape architects Jules Buyssens and René Pechère, cover 1.2 hectares and feature six distinct areas including a rose garden, a labyrinth, and picturesque settings that blend nature and art beautifully. The location in Uccle provides a quiet, green neighborhood atmosphere, with nearby parks and easy access via the Churchill tram stop. The Van Buuren Museum offers an immersive cultural experience that combines architectural heritage, fine art, and stunning landscaped gardens in a tranquil Brussels setting. Reservations are recommended to ensure access.

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