Snijders&Rockoxhuis

About

The Snijders&Rockoxhuis offers a refined journey into Antwerp’s Golden Age, uniting the former homes of painter Frans Snijders and mayor Nicolaas Rockox. Carefully restored, the museum recreates the intimate atmosphere of a 17th‑century patrician residence, where art, culture and daily life intertwined. Visitors move through richly furnished rooms adorned with masterpieces by Flemish artists, including works by Rubens, Van Dyck and Snijders himself. The setting feels personal rather than monumental, allowing guests to experience art in the warm, domestic environment for which many of these pieces were originally created. Lush courtyards and period interiors complete the immersion. The Snijders&Rockoxhuis stands as a testament to Antwerp’s artistic brilliance, offering a thoughtful and elegant window into the world of its most influential citizens.

Antwerp Belgium

Location

Snijders&Rockoxhuis is located at Keizerstraat 10-12 in Antwerp's historic University Quarter, Belgium, in two adjacent 17th-century Renaissance townhouses once home to painter Frans Snijders and burgomaster Nicolaas Rockox. This intimate museum showcases Flemish Baroque art from Antwerp's Golden Age, including works by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens, alongside period furnishings, gardens, and interactive iPad tours bringing the era to life. Nearby attractions include Rubenshuis just a short walk south in the Zuid district, Plantin-Moretus Museum 500m west at Vrijdagmarkt, Cathedral of Our Lady 600m north, the lively Keizerstraat with cafés, University of Antwerp buildings, and easy tram access to Meir shopping street, Groenplaats, and Antwerp Central Station.