Collection: You will never believe it
In the collection presentation, you discover the story of many contemporary sayings, symbols, holidays and traditions.
What can you expect?
To ignore someone or to hold them in high regard. Eating pancakes on 2 February and chocolate eggs at Easter. Celebrating Saint Martin, Saint Nicholas and also Father Christmas. What do these expressions, customs and holidays have in common? Correct: their roots in various religious traditions. Even where at first glance you would not expect it...
Don’t believe it yourself? Discover the origins of hocus pocus pats here, learn more about St. John’s wort, the unicorn, lights on the Christmas tree, hearts for Valentine’s Day, pumpkins at Halloween... and be amazed at one surprise after another.
When?
Until Sunday 31 May 2026:
- Tuesday 10:00-1700
- Wednesday 10:00-1700
- Thursday 10:00-1700
- Friday 10:00-1700
- Saturday 10:00-1700
- Sunday 10:00-1700
Attention From Tuesday 2 June 2026, adjusted opening hours apply.
You can only visit Park Abbey as part of the Guided walk-in tour: Heart of the Abbey.
Tickets
- You buy a ticket for Museum PARCUM. With your ticket, you visit the restored historic interiors of the monastery and all the ongoing exhibitions. More info on the exhibitions can be found on our website.
- An audio guide (Dutch, French and English) and brochure are included in the ticket price.
Online
At the info desk of the museum
Museum PARCUM
Abdij van Park 7
3001 Heverlee
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For groups
Would you like to book a guided tour for a group or association? Book a guided tour
Plan your visit
Address
Museum PARCUM
Abdij van Park 7
3001 Heverlee
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Opening hours
Attention Revised opening hours from 1 June to 23 October 2026
We are working on a new exhibition; please check the revised opening hours.
Got a question?
Contact us, we will be happy to help.
