About the Merghelynck Museum

At the Merghelynck Museum, you stroll through elegant salons, mirrored rooms and playful boudoirs. Everything in the house breathes the 18th century. The wonderful art collection was collected in the 19th century by Arthur Merghelynck. It includes unique porcelain, furniture in refined marquetry, ornate paintings, musical instruments, utensils and typical 18th-century design. You can imagine yourself in the wig era! Click on play below and start your virtual exploration of the museum. Hungry for more? Then scroll further down this page for detailed information about Arthur Merghelynck, his magnificent collection and the story within the walls of this beautiful building. 

Just a stone's throw from the Merghelynck Museum, you will find our sister museum, the Yper Museum. The Yper Museum is the ideal place to start your visit to Ypres and the Westhoek. Discover the fascinating story from the Middle Ages to today through interactive media and extraordinary collection pieces. From archaeological finds and paintings to one of Bellewaerde's iconic roller coaster beetles. The museum can be found in the imposing Cloth Halls, Europe's largest civic complex in neo-Gothic style. 
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