The Félicien Rops museum, located at the heart of the old district of Namur, presents to the public the work of this unclassifiable 19th-century artist, sketcher, etcher, illustrator and painter with a demonic reputation. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions on the 19th century (artists, themes), contemporary engraving or the writings of artists.
The official application of the Félicien Rops museum – Province of Namur offers audio-guided tours (numerous videos) for the permanent collection, the “Félicien Rops and human rights” visit in conjunction with Amnesty International and a number of temporary exhibitions (in three languages: French, Dutch and English).
It also keeps you informed of activities organised at the museum (Apé’Rops, lectures, events, etc.). Practical details are available, as well.
The Rops museum organises:
- temporary exhibitions on specific themes
- “confrontations” with contemporary artists
- exhibitions abroad.
The Rops museum offers:
- conventional or theme-based guided tours
- school days (adapted visits and workshops)
- educational dossiers (www.museerops.be)
- “Dare to experience the Rops museum”, visits and workshops for socially vulnerable groups
- “The Rops museum lets you see … without eyes”, visits adapted for the sight-impaired
- “Félicien Rops in sign language”, visits for the deaf and hearing-impaired in conjunction with the SISW (Service d’Interprétation des Sourds de Wallonie – Walloon interpretation service for the deaf).
- “A day in the company of …”, workshop days for adults, in the company of an engraver or an artist
- The “Apé’Rops”, a series of lectures
- numerous concerts, visits with commentaries and performances related to the temporary exhibitions or the permanent collection.
- courses for children during the school holidays.