The 16th century was a golden period for Antwerp. Visit the beautifully restored Mercator-Ortelius House and experience this Golden Age as if you were there yourself. Discover the bustling global trade, the revolution of printing and the Iconoclasm.
Where is Mercator-Ortelius House?
You can find the stately Mercator-Ortelius House in Kloosterstraat, near the Scheldt River and the historic centre. It is a rare, well-preserved 16th-century townhouse that has been carefully restored and is now open to the public for the first time.
What is there to see?
In the halls of the historic house, discover how Antwerp grew into a metropolis in the 16th century. Thanks to the port and international networks of merchants, printers, scientists and artists, the city became a cosmopolitan crossroads. Each room tells a different chapter of this golden period, enhanced by large-scale projections, soundscapes and AI applications. As though you were walking through history yourself!
Plan your visit to Mercator-Ortelius House
Mercator-Ortelius House
Open daily except Monday. First performance at 10 a.m., then every 10 minutes thereafter. Last performance at 5 p.m.
- Performances in Dutch, French, English, Spanish and German.
- Mercator-Ortelius House is not wheelchair accessible
Experience Antwerp's Golden Age
Experience Antwerp's Golden Age
With immersive projections, audiovisual installations and AI applications