Preserving and managing an outdoor art collection

Besides the creation of works for outdoor display, the preservation of an outdoor heritage collection – both in the park and in the public space – requires particular attention and a very specific approach

Art in public spaces

The Middelheim Museum is unique because of its relationship with the urban context.

Research

The Middelheim Museum attaches great important to research in its activities.

Outreach

The outreach activities play a key role in improving access to the museum’s basic functions. “Customisation” is a central aspect of this approach.

Inclusion of less evident audiences

The Middelheim Museum is working on diversifying its outreach programme even more.

Bij-buurten op het Kiel

The museum developed a three-year project with various partners to develop this community outreach programme.

Sustainability

How The Middelheim Museum strives to deal with people, resources and architecture in an economic and ecological manner in green surroundings.

Collaboration

The Middelheim Museum is surrounded by a solid and stable partner network.

Collaboration

The Middelheim Museum is surrounded by a solid and stable partner network.

Johan Creten, Pliny’s Sorrow, 2014

Rijnkaai Antwerpen

At first glance the work exudes raw power, dominance even. You may even think that this is an eagle that has spread its wings. A symbol of power in European history which also embodies the American ideal of freedom.