Verbeke Foundation

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Our exhibition space does not aim to be an oasis. Our presentation is living like the world outside of the museum walls.

Geschiedenis

The Verbeke Foundation, founded by art collectors Geert and Carla Verbeke-Lens, is a private art site which first opened doors to the general public on June 1st of 2007. As a ‘refuge of arts’ the domain offers chances to young / less renowned artists and holds an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Culture, nature and ecology go hand in hand in the Verbeke Foundation. With 12 hectares (29.7 acres) of scenic area and 20,000 m² (4,9 acres) covered spaces, the Foundation is one of the largest private initiatives for contemporary artthroughout Europe.

Entrance fee:
€12 / adult
€10 / student
gratis / children below 14 years old

"Founded by art collectors Geert Verbeke and Carla Verbeke-Lens, the Verbeke Foundation is a private art site which opened its doors to the general public in June 2007. As ‘a refuge’ for arts, the foundation holds an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art and also offers exciting possibilities for emerging as well as less renowned artists.‏Culture, nature and ecology go hand in hand at the Verbeke Foundation. With 12 hectares 29.7 acres of scenic area and 20,000 m² 4,9 acres of covered space, the Foundation is one of the largest private initiatives for contemporary art throughout Europe. The warehouses of the former Verbeke transport agency were converted into unique exhibition halls."