Museum PARCUM

At Museum PARCUM, discover Park Abbey's unique heritage and fascinating exhibitions on religious heritage. Using unconventional methods, the museum brings to life recognisable and contemporary stories that encourage dialogue and connection.

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Highlights

  • Walk in the footsteps of the Norbertines and discover the 900-year-old monastery, including authentic rooms such as the library and refectory
  • Stand face to face with masterpieces from the 17th century, from colourful stained-glass windows to sophisticated 3D stucco ceilings that reveal the craftsmanship of yesteryear.
  • Immerse yourself in themed exhibitions at the intersection of religion, art and culture
Permanent

The heart of the abbey

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

Collection: You will never believe it

In the collection presentation, you discover story of many contemporary sayings, symbols, holidays and traditions.

For groups

Visit and experience the past and present of the abbey site in a group
Permanent

Join Norrie in a scavenger hunt

Norrie knows Park Abbey so well! At all his favourite spots, he has his own mouse house with a special memory. Put on a real monk’s habit and go in search of all these little houses! At each one, Norrie has a fun look and do task, each with a nice card to take home.
Permanent

Bert tells!

Park Abbey holds no secrets for Bert. He lives nearby and is only too happy to take you on a tour. Bert looks at the life of the Norbertines through his own eyes, but also wants to know what you think. Please note: Bert loves a silly joke and also meatballs in tomato sauce...
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Discover all the activities in the museum and abbey

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For visitors

With your ticket, you visit the restored historic interiors of the monastery and every ongoing exhibition.

For groups

Visit and experience the past and present of the abbey site in a group

For schools

A visit to the museum aligns perfectly with the educational attainment targets.

Over Museum PARCUM

Wat doen we?

Museum PARCUM laat je het bijzondere erfgoed van Abdij van Park zien en brengt boeiende tentoonstellingen over religieus erfgoed. Museum PARCUM wil een open en ruimdenkende ontmoetingsplaats zijn. Een plek voor kritisch denken, verwondering en gesprek.

Ons grootste kunstwerk is de Abdij van Park zelf. De abdij heeft prachtige kunstschatten zoals de unieke stucwerkplafonds en glasramen. We vertellen het verhaal van deze plek, waar heden, verleden en toekomst samenkomen.

Museum PARCUM organiseert ook wisselende tentoonstellingen. De thema's verbinden religieus erfgoed met kunst, cultuur en de maatschappij. Wat betekent dit erfgoed in onze diverse samenleving? We willen als museum relevant zijn voor alle bezoekers, over verschillende geloofsachtergronden en generaties heen. Daarom belichten we religieus erfgoed steeds vanuit verschillende invalshoeken.

Museum PARCUM is een co-uitbating van PARCUM en Erfgoedsite Abdij van Park.

Wil je samenwerken?

Vacatures: publieksbegeleider of gids

Onze publieksbegeleiders en gidsen maken het verschil in de werking van het museum! Wil je deel uitmaken van het museumteam?

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Donations enable us to restore, conserve and make accessible our precious artistic and cultural heritage.

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