MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
Nationalestraat 28, Antwerp
Antwerp's status as a global fashion capital makes MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp an essential stop for those interested in Belgium's stylish evolution. The museum continually rejuvenates its exhibits using its vast collection of 25,000 objects, which spans clothes, shoes, and accessories—some of which date back to the 16th century.
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp is often featured on walking tours that tell the story of Antwerp’s history, legends, and key landmarks. These tours typically pass by Momu during segments about the city’s fashion areas. For a more in-depth museum visit, put aside a couple of hours to visit independently. Hop-on hop-off bus tours offer convenient, taxi-free travel—MoMu is a stop on city sightseeing routes, which let you disembark and explore at your own pace.
All of the museum’s public areas are wheelchair-accessible with elevators throughout the venue. Wheelchairs are also available to reserve.
Food and drink aren’t allowed in the museum halls, but there is an on-site café.
Selfie sticks and flash photography aren’t permitted.
You can’t bring backpacks to the exhibition room, but lockers are available.
The museum has a gift shop with plenty of souvenirs on offer.
Public transportation is the ideal way to reach MoMu, given its location in the city's low-emission zone, which restricts some cars. You can take tram line #4; Metro lines #3, #5, or #9; or bus lines #22, #180, or #181. All of these stop at Groenplaats, which is close to the museum.
The museum welcomes visitors year-round, offering ever-evolving exhibits. Plan your visit Tuesday through Sunday, as it's usually closed on Mondays. Operating hours typically span mid-morning to early evening, but be sure to confirm, especially around public holidays, for any potential schedule adjustments. To avoid the biggest crowds, come during the week
The Antwerp Six, consisting of Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, Dries Van Noten, Marina Yee, and Walter Van Beirendonck, are a collective of well-known Belgian fashion designers who all studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the 1980s. They gained worldwide acclaim for their creative avant-garden designs and helped establish Antwerp as a major fashion hub.
Antwerp’s Fashion District is located between Kammenstraat and Nationalestraat. The city’s longest shopping street is called the Meir, renowned for its international chains and the grand Stadsfeestzaal shopping mall. For smaller boutiques, Kammenstraat is a good choice, while luxury shoppers will find plenty of high-end options along the upscale Schuttershofstraat.
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