Rubens spent most of his lifetime in this palace, and it was only sold after his death. The city bought it in 1937, and after an extensive restoration the Rubenshuis was opened to the public in 1946. Dozens of paintings and artworks by Rubens and his contemporaries were installed in the rooms, as well as period furniture. Paintings include his early Adam and Eve (c. 1600) and a self portrait made when he was about fifty. The Rubenianum, a centre dedicated to the study of Rubens, is in a building at the rear of the garden.

Rubenshuis, or Rubens’ House, is an art museum located in Antwerp, Belgium. It was the home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, the Flemish Baroque painter and diplomat, from 1611 to 1640. The museum houses a large collection of his works, as well as a number of other Flemish artists. Visitors can explore the house and studio, as well as the surrounding gardens.

Since its opening in 1877, Rubenshuis has become one of the most visited art museums in Belgium. The main house and studio, as well as the gardens, were completely restored in the 1960s, and the museum now consists of twelve interconnected rooms that illustrate Rubens’ life and works. The collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. Visitors can also view Rubens personal collection of Roman antiquities, as well as his library.

The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational activities. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and admission is free for all. Guided tours are available and there is an onsite café and gift shop. Rubenshuis is located on Wapper 9-11 in Antwerp, and is easily accessible by public transportation. The museum is also part of the Antwerp Museum Pass, which gives free access to over twenty museums in the city.