Museum PARCUM

At Museum PARCUM, discover Park Abbey's unique heritage and fascinating exhibitions on religious heritage. Using unconventional methods, the museum brings to life recognisable and contemporary stories that encourage dialogue and connection.

AttentionRevised opening hours from 1 June to 23 October 2026
We are working on a new exhibition; please check the revised opening hours.

What’s on now?

After nearly 15 years of restoration, Park Abbey is complete. Because of the final works, the program this summer is slightly different than usual. Planning a visit? See below what you can do and when, and make the most of your trip.

 

From 12 February 2026 until 31 May

Expo Hansche. Master in stucco

Discover Hansche. Master of Stucco presents the story of the forgotten master of stucco. You will discover who he was and how his career unfolded. Through interviews with experts, photos and videos, we bring Hansche back to life.
Until 31 May 2026

The heart of the abbey

Tijdens deze tentoonstelling word je ondergedompeld in de filosofie en rijke geschiedenis van de abdij en de norbertijnenorde.
Until 31 May 2026

Collection: You will never believe it

In de collectiepresentatie ontdek je dat veel hedendaagse spreekwoorden, symbolen, feesten en tradities gevormd zijn in onze streek.

With children

Visit the museum with your children! Join Norrie, the abbey mouse, on a treasure hunt. Or follow Bert on his journey of discovery through the abbey. During the school holidays, there are often themed treasure hunts.

For groups

Visit and experience the past and present of the abbey site in a group

For schools

A visit to the museum aligns perfectly with the educational attainment targets.

Coming up

Free activities

Erfgoeddag in Abdij van Park external link

Dit jaar staat Erfgoeddag in het teken van humor.


 
From 24 October 2026

Threading Landscapes: Art at Park Abbey

Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the unique spirit of the abbey—the genius loci—and give the Norbertine principles of Actio, Localitas, and Contemplatio a contemporary interpretation in powerful works of art that stimulate, move, and connect.
From Tuesday to Sunday, each day at 2 pm.

Individual visit - Heart of the Abbey

Would you like to visit the historic heart of the abbey at Museum PARCUM? Then reserve your place for this guided walk-in tour.
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Discover all the activities in the museum and abbey

Plan your visit

For visitors

With your ticket, you visit the restored historic interiors of the monastery and every ongoing exhibition.

How to get there

You can easily get to the abbey by bike, car, public transport or on foot.

Book your ticket external link

With your ticket, you visit 'The Heart of the Abbey' with the restored rooms of the monastery and all the ongoing exhibitions.

About Museum PARCUM

What do we do?

Museum PARCUM showcases the remarkable heritage of Park Abbey and presents engaging exhibitions on religious heritage. Museum PARCUM aims to be an open-minded and welcoming meeting place — a space for critical reflection, wonder and dialogue.

Our greatest work of art is Park Abbey itself. The abbey houses magnificent art treasures such as the unique stucco ceilings and stained-glass windows. We tell the story of this site, where past, present and future come together.

Museum PARCUM also organises temporary exhibitions. The themes connect religious heritage with art, culture and society. What does this heritage mean in our diverse society? As a museum, we aim to be relevant to all visitors, across different faith backgrounds and generations. That is why we always present religious heritage from multiple perspectives.

Museum PARCUM is jointly operated by PARCUM and the Heritage Site Park Abbey.

Would you like to work together?

Make a donation

Donations enable us to restore, conserve and make accessible our precious artistic and cultural heritage.

Contact the museum staff

Questions about our museum and exhibitions? Contact our museum staff.

Past exhibitions

Missed an exhibition? Take a look at our previous exhibitions here.

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016 27 44 80

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Address

Abdij van Park 7
3001 Heverlee

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