The heart of the abbey

Immerse yourself in the philosophy and rich history of the abbey and the Norbertine order

  • When: Until Sunday 31 May 2026 during the opening hours of Museum PARCUM
  • Where: Museum PARCUM, Park Abbey 7, Kessel-Lo (view on map)
  • For whom: Adults
  • Price: Paid entry, you buy a ticket for Museum PARCUM
  • Language: Dutch, English and French

The highlights

  • You walk through the rooms of the abbots, passing the refectory, the library and the abbot’s quarters
  • After 200 years, twenty authentic stained-glass windows from the 17th century can once again be seen in the cloister aisle for which they were originally made. These virtuoso stained-glass windows are recognised and protected as Flemish masterpieces
  • The library boasts a unique 17th century ceiling in high relief, depicting scenes from the life of the founder of the order, Norbertus
  • In the refectory you encounter beautifully made 3D decoration on the ceiling

When?

Until Sunday 31 May 2026:

  • Tuesday 10:00-1700
  • Wednesday 10:00-1700
  • Thursday 10:00-1700
  • Friday 10:00-1700
  • Saturday 10:00-1700
  • Sunday 10:00-1700

Attention From Tuesday 2 June 2026, adjusted opening hours apply.
You can only visit Park Abbey as part of the Guided walk-in tour: Heart of the Abbey.

Tickets

Individual visitors

  • You buy a ticket for Museum PARCUM. With your ticket, you visit the restored historic interiors of the monastery and all the ongoing exhibitions. More info on the exhibitions can be found on our website.
  • An audio guide (Dutch, French and English) and brochure are included in the ticket price.

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At the info desk

Abdij van Park 7, 3000 Leuven
Abdij van Park

Museum PARCUM

Abdij van Park 7
3001 Heverlee
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For groups

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