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Museum in Antwerpen
Museum in Antwerpen
Description
The Photo Museum (FOMU) in Antwerp is an important museum for photography in Belgium. The museum is located on the Waalsekaai, in the south of the city. The FOMU has a large collection of photographs and other photographic works, from historical pieces to contemporary art. The FOMU collection includes more than 3 million photographs, including original prints, negatives, digital files and other documentation. The museum has a wide range of exhibitions and activities, including exhibitions by both Belgian and international photographers, workshops, lectures and guided tours. The FOMU also regularly organizes events and activities, such as film screenings and workshops for children. The museum also has a library and archive where visitors can research photography and related subjects. The museum building itself is also a point of interest. It is a former harbor warehouse that was converted into a modern museum in 2004. The building was designed by the Belgian architectural firm Couss'e en Goris and is a mix of old and new, preserving the historic features of the building and adding modern elements. |
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Frequently asked question about Museum
Is photography allowed in a museum?
In all museums, photography for personal use is permitted, but it is prohibited to publish the photos and/or use them for commercial purposes. Make sure that you always have the flash on your camera turned off. The impact of bright light can affect some old paintings.
What is the advantage of a museum card?
A Museum card is always valid for one year and gives you free access to 450 museums in the Netherlands. Previously this card was called the (Museumjaarkaart). The Museum Card Foundation issues this card. This is an unsubsidised institution that aims to promote visits to Dutch museums. Buy your own Museum card or give one as a gift for only € 64.90 or € 32.45 up to and including 18 years (2022).
What is the advantage of the culture youth pass (CJP)?
The culture youth pass is available to all young people in the Netherlands up to the age of 30; the target group on which this map specifies are pupils and teachers in secondary education. With the Culture Card, schools can book cultural activities at institutions affiliated with CJP. Teachers can book activities such as a workshop or visit to a museum. Pupils can also go out individually, such as to the cinema or a concert.
What is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?
The most recent figures date from 2019, before the Corona pandemic gripped the world. The four most visited museums of 2019 are all five in Amsterdam and the undisputed leader is the Rijksmuseum with 2.7 million visitors, also the highest number of visitors ever. The Van Gogh Museum follows in second place with 2.1 million visitors, the Anne Frank House also ranks with 1.6 million visitors, and the NEMO Museum is in fourth place with a respective 670,000 visitors in 2019.
What kind of museums are there?
Official categories to logically rank museums do not exist, but a global classification certainly exists: Whado distinguishes five museum categories:
- Art
- History
- Natural History
- Ethnology
- Business Science & Technic.
Of course there are examples of museums that combine two or more of these categories.
Which Dutch city has the most museums?
This is Amsterdam, not only the capital but also the museum city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is home to more than 60 different museums. As a result, the city has the highest museum density in the world. There are galleries for every taste. Amsterdam is in eighth place in the world ranking.
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Practical
| Setting | Indoor |
| Average time | 2uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €12.00 |
Opening hours
| Monday | Unknown |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Location
| 8,378.74 km from Denver, United States |
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One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
More in the category Museum One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
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