Museum Van Loon is housed along a canal in a building made of two structures dating from 1672. In the middle of the 18th Century, the interior was embellished with panels, stucco, mirrors and hearths. In 1884 the house was bought by the Van Loon family. The Van Loons lived there until 1945. After a full renovation, the house functioned as a museum in 1974. The collection consists of 17th and 18th-century family portraits combined with a great number of signed pieces of furniture, porcelain and gold medals, giving the period rooms a distinct ambience.
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Associated Events
Guided Tour of Van Loon Museum Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Guided tours through the Van Loon Museum are organized throughout the week, except on Tuesday, when the place remains closed. Although the tours are normally arranged during open hours, these could also be done at other timings. Call the museum for more details and book your slot. Please check the website for fees.
Van Loon Collection Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Van Loon collection has family portraits, furniture, silver, porcelain, paintings from the 18th century. The incredible portraits include one of the entire family painted on the occasion of Willem Van Loon's second wedding.