KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Fabulous museum with old masters and contemporary artists' extensive collection. I especially loved that there weren't too many people in the way of my viewing beautiful art! :D A must visit when in Antwerp!

Really enjoyed the painting collection of the second floor (old masters). Also enjoyed the way the collection of the museum is curated. Based on reviews expected more famous works, but it's ok. The elevators system was a bit confusing at first, similarly the building structure is not exactly perfect for the one way art walk - you have to do back and forth to view and enjoy all. There was some kind of filming happening onsite, so was a bit weird walking around trying not to disturb the filming crew. A bit pricey for tge collection covered.

Very interesting museum that has a few big names including Van Gogh, Picasso and Paul Rubens. I loved the mix of classic and modern art. A ceramic piece of art by Nick Cave was my favourite. ☺️ Definitely worth buying a ticket, wish they stayed open later than 17h…

Absolutely LOVED this museum and their current exhibition juxtaposing old masters with contemporary pieces on loan from collectors. It felt very Antwerp to me - innovative, smart, quirky. It's a very unique spot. I had not seen it before the renovation that was completed a few years but it is one of the most stellar museum re-dos that I have seen. Congrats KMSKA!!

This museum is a must on your Antwerp itinerary. I spent 6 hours here and intend to go back. There’s so much more here to see than you expect. The Rubens and Van Dycks are beautiful to spend time with. All the art works are well spaced out. The modern art collection is a lovely change from the works of earlier centuries making this a comprehensive museum. The temporary exhibition was excellent. Staff are very friendly and helpful (like all Belgians!!). The building is a stunner in the Antwerp landscape. The modern extension is cool too - especially that famous internal staircase! Just go!

A thoroughly enjoyable place to visit. Some really lovely pieces of artwork, both paintings and sculptures. The building itself is a marvel and some great installations as well! The cafe is worth a visit.

Beautiful old building on the outside and the entrance and surprisingly modern inside! Great expositions. Highly recommended!

I enjoy very much every exhibition held here, as it is always beautifully organised with clear itinerary, nice styling and approach to highlight the paintings in the best way. Exhibitions in this museum are always very well supervised, highly recommended.

This is an update.I also appreciated its fine collection of 19th Century Oil Paintings primarily by Belgian Painters.Favorites included Franz Von Leemputten's"Distribution of Bread In Village"(fine Naturalism),Alexandre Cabanel's"Cleopatra Testing Poison On Condemned Prisoners"(Oriental Theme),Emile Claus'"Flax Weeding In Flanders",Eugene Laermans'"Blind One",Vincent Van Gogh's"Potato Harvesters",and James Tissot's"Embarkation in Calais". As for 20th Century Paintings,I especially appreciated Henry Van De Velde's"Woman At Window",Jean Brusselmans'"Spring",Amadeo Modigliani's"Seated Nude",Theo van Rhysellberghe's"Marie Sethe,Future Wife of Henry Van De Velde",Paul Delvaux'"Pink Bows"(quality Surrealism),Rene Magritte's"Statement of September",and James Ensor's"Carnival in Binche"and"Intrigue". The time that I spent at the KMSKA Art Museum was very rewarding.I spent 2 days at this wonderful art museum.