Rockox House, Antwerp

Name: Rockox House
Address: Keizerstraat 12, Antwerp, 2000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 3 201 92 50

#35 among attractions in Antwerp

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Rockox House is a former residence of the Rockox family and now a museum owned by KBC Bank in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°13'18"N, 4°24'22"E

Address

Keizerstraat 12Antwerpen (Universiteitsbuurt)Antwerp 2000 Belgium

Contact

+32 3 201 92 50

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rockox House open?

Rockox House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rockox House?

Nearby attractions include Saint Carolus Borromeus church, Antwerp (2 min walk), Letterenhuis, Antwerp (3 min walk), Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library, Antwerp (3 min walk), Antwerp Trade Fair, Antwerp (5 min walk).

How to get to Rockox House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rockox House:

Tram

Keizerstraat • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)
Sint-Katelijne • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)

Bus

Groenplaats • Lines: 180, 181, 182, 183, 22 (8 min walk)
Hessenbrug • Lines: 17, 30, 34 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Steenplein Antwerpen • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (12 min walk)
Sint-Anna Jachthavenweg • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (24 min walk)

Train

Antwerpen-Centraal (20 min walk)