Built in 1928, the house of banker and arts patron David van Buuren has an exterior typical of the Amsterdam School.
The interior, a tour de force of Art Deco, represents a unique ensemble brought together by renowned decorators from Belgium, France and the Netherlands. The rare furniture, carpets, stained glass, sculpture and paintings by Belgian and international masters from the 16th to the 20th century have remained in their original places, giving this museum the intimate character of a private home.
The gardens are a masterpiece of landscaping in themselves. At the end of the 1920s, Jules Buyssens conceived the Regular Garden, the Picturesque Garden and the Large Rose Garden in the spirit of Art Deco.
In the 1960s, René Pechère created the Labyrinth and the Heart Garden. Thanks to Alice van Buuren, this park is a splendid a place to stroll, reflect and dream.
EXHIBITION JAN VERCRUYSSE
The museum invites you to explore the exhibition dedicated to Jan Vercruysse. Discover his iconic series “Labyrinth & Pleasure Gardens” and “Tombeaux,” presented within the museum’s unique setting. Immerse yourself in the complex world of this Belgian artist while admiring the interaction between his works and the Art Deco architecture of the venue.
DATES : From 6th September to 17th November
This autumn, the CIVA offers workshops at the van Buuren Museum & Gardens for young explorers aged 10 to 12.
In FR & NL
RACONTE-MOI DES HISTOIRES
28/10 – 31/10
Ballade architecturale
du Square Coghen au Musée et Jardins Van Buuren
En collaboration avec Arkadia, Bruxelles
UN FESTIVAL D’ACTIVITÉS
EN PLEIN AIR AU CŒUR DE BRUXELLES
En collaboration avec breathe with brussels, Bruxelles