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Discover the heart of the Abbey

Wander through the cloisters and stumble on unique 17th century art treasures

The abbey’s historic cloisters have been recently restored. Immerse yourself in the philosophy and history of the abbey and the Norbertine order.

Tickets to the cloisters also include admission to the PARCUM, museum for religious art and culture. The museum is situated within the Park Abbey cloisters.
Expo 'Blik op oneindig' tijdens KNAL! Festival: Stadsfestival van de Big Bang

Permanent collection PARCUM

PARCUM presents a permanent collection plus temporary exhibitions on themes that straddle religion, art and culture. 

Temporary exhibition 'An eternal gaze'

Between 15 October 2021 and 16 January 2022, PARCUM will be hosting the themed exhibition 'An eternal gaze' as part of the Big Bang KNAL! festival.

Discounted tickets during BANG! Launch

15.10 < 17.10

BANG! BIG BANG! City festival opens at the site of Park Abbey. Visit Park Abbey and PARCUM during the BANG! LAUNCH weekend (15, 16 en 17 October) for just 6 euros per ticket.

Tickets are valid for 'The heart of the abbey' tour through the restored cloisters parts, the new expo ‘An eternal gaze’ and the permanent collection of PARCUM and include an audio guide.

Friday 15 October  will see the premiere of the exhibition An Eternal Gaze open at PARCUM at 6:30pm. Special opening hours apply that weekend, and tickets to the cloisters and PARCUM can be purchased for just 6 euros per ticket 

BANG! LAUNCH weekend at Park Abbey

  • Fri 15.10 from 6:30 p.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Sa 16.10 from 13:30 p.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Su 17.10 from 15 p.m. to 12 p.m.

Hours

  • Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm
  • Monday and public holidays: Closed

Late evening openings until 9 pm

  • Thu 28.10
  • Thu 25.11
  • Thu 30.12

Closing days

  • UCI Road World Championship: Sa 25.9 and Su 26.9
  • Public holiday: Mo 1.11
  • End of year: Sa 25.12 and Sa 1.1

Activities

Pandgang Abdij van Park ©CedricVerhelst
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Discover the heart of the abbey

Visit the 'Heart of the Abbey' tour: Wander through the cloisters and stumble on unique 17th century art treasures.
Abdij van Park buitenrondleiding - foto Joanna Leung
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You can either take a tour of the abbey buildings, with information about the rich history, or take a trip of the abbey and the surrounding abbey site...
15.10 < 17.10

Opening weekend BANG! LAUNCH

A city festival on the origins of the cosmos? There's only one way to start – and that's with a BANG! 

Activities

An overview of the upcoming events in Park Abbey
Luchtfoto van Abdij van Park

Virtual tour

A digital tour through this historic site on the outskirts of Leuven

 

Accessibility

Park Abbey is a 12th century old heritage site. We strive to accommodate visitors of all abilities. However some rooms in the cloister are not accessible for people with a wheelchair like the library and the abbot’s residence.

As an alternative we offer a VR experience with sound and image. 

Have a look here to know what we, together with PARCUM do to make your visit as comfortable as possible.

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