A guided visit to 100 x Congo
A century of Congolese art in Antwerp
A guide takes you along 100 unique Congolese objects that Antwerp acquired during the colonial period.
You learn more about the meaning of Congolese art then and now. You'll look at the image of Africans throughout history, discover how Antwerp painters portrayed Africans and how Congolese were "exhibited" at the world expositions.
Practical
- Guided tour for adults
- Duration: 1.5h
- Max. 10 people per guide
- Tour available in NL/FR/EN/DE/Lingala
Cost
- € 85 guide + € 5 administrative fee + entrance to the museum (Entrance rates, see Practical information)
Booking
Book a guide at least 3 weeks in advance, via Visit Antwerpen, tickets@visitantwerpen.be, or tel. +32 (0)3 338 95 30 (mon-fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Related
ExhibitionA century of Congolese art in AntwerpThe exhibition '100 x Congo' focuses on one hundred unique Congolese works.What are the stories behind the Congolese objects? And how did they end up here? What was their significance to various Congolese peoples? And where lies the future of the collection?
Guided tourSunday 10 January 2021 from 14:00 to 15:30Individual visitorsSpontaneous visit to the MAS on a Sunday? No need to miss out on a guided tour, because our guides are waiting for you in the temporary exhibition. They'll accompany you through the hall, sharing extra stories and facts.