The Letterenhuis has a custodial function and does not lend out archive items, documents or objects for study purposes. Museums can, under certain conditions, borrow documents or art objects for temporary exhibitions.
Story of Flemish literature in the 19th and 20th century
Would you like to see the original manuscripts of authors Hendrik Conscience, Paul van Ostaijen or Willem Elsschot? Visit the museum and find out more about the history of Flemish literature.
The Letterenhuis organises exhibitions about flemish authors, literary movements and such. It also organises activities such as book presentations, seminars, poetry readings, small or big events.
The Letterenhuis organises exhibitions about flemish authors, literary movements and such. It also organises activities such as book presentations, seminars, poetry readings, small or big events.
The Letterenhuis is the literary archive of Flanders. It brings people together around the subject of literary heritage by working with many and diverse partners to collect, preserve and unlock the collection. In the reading room and increasingly online, you can access the rich collection for research purposes.
