Maison Autrique

Museum · Schaarbeek ·

Maison Autrique

Museum · Schaarbeek ·

Early Art Nouveau townhouse showcasing Horta's emerging style

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Chau. de Haecht 266, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium Get directions

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"Victor Horta’s first independent commission from 1893 shows a younger architect working on a tight budget for a functional family home, yet already experimenting with stained glass, mosaics and an emphasis on natural light that presaged his later Art Nouveau masterpieces. Located in multicultural Schaerbeek, it offers an accessible introduction to Horta’s emerging style and sits near arts venues, a beer museum and Parc Josaphat." - Clodagh Kinsella

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An early example of Horta’s work. It’s interesting to view, although perhaps not the most impressive example of the style. The curation and interpretation seemed muddled and a little confusing to me. An hour is sufficient to wander around and engage with the exhibition that was on whilst I visited.

Dani B.

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Maison Autrique is a hidden Art Nouveau gem in Brussels, designed by Victor Horta. It beautifully preserves the early style of the architect, with ornate details, stained glass, and period furniture. The house offers a charming, intimate look at bourgeois life in the late 19th century. It’s less crowded than other landmarks, making the experience peaceful and immersive. A must-visit for architecture lovers and fans of Horta’s work.

Pauline

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A hidden gem in Schaerbeek, beautifully restored to give a peek into turn-of-the-century urban life and the early design of Victor Horta. We saw a lovely exhibit spread throughout the house of interwar poster art and mementos on the theme of “Loisirs/Plezier Brussel”. Wander around the neighborhood and head over to lush Park Josaphat to make your outing complete!

Nikos P.

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Small but well kept house/museum. The personnel was friendly and shared some basic information. It was a sunny Sunday so I had the chance to enjoy the small garden.

Bianca W

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One of the earliest Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels with a rich history of artistry. I found it a bit sterile, and there wasn't enough information available, no audio guide as well. It's very pretty and restored extremely well, so if you're a huge aficionado, it's worth a visit. For the casual observer, there's just not that much to see.

Cal

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One of the earliest works of the Belgian Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta. Not as crowded as the more famous Hortamuseum, so we could appreciate the details at our own pace. Photography is also welcomed. Worth a visit for anyone who’s interested in Belgian architecture of the late 19th Century to early 20th Century.

Ava Tg (.

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One of the earliest houses Vector Horta has designed, it is small but full of character. You can see Horta's style starting to form in the mosaics, large windows and curved staircase. There is a beautiful stained glass on the first floor landing. The child bedroom is quite cute with a tiny bed and a large toy car. The furniture are from the same time as the house and have lots of curves, carvings and motifs. The radiators are the most beautiful I have ever seen, I wish I could order those really!

Amila A.

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Beautiful house designed by Victor Horta. Well preserved. Friendly and welcoming staff.

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Marques

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Dani B.

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Pauline

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Nikos P.

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Small but well kept house/museum. The personnel was friendly and shared some basic information. It was a sunny Sunday so I had the chance to enjoy the small garden.

Bianca W

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Cal

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Ava Tg (.

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Amila A.

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Beautiful house designed by Victor Horta. Well preserved. Friendly and welcoming staff.

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