Visit Abby with your class
Immerse your students in a colorful world full of humorous touches, thought-provoking questions, and relatable stories during an interactive class tour.
Or get to know each other in a completely different way during a creative class workshop in the Atelier.
We ask that you book your class visit at least three weeks in advance.
Interactive Tour
An expert guide takes students on a journey through the museum, beyond the boundaries of the artwork, straight to the heart of their own world. Together, we explore deeper meanings and gradually learn more about our own (pre)conceptions. Active assignments and lively discussions are guaranteed—thinking outside the box is encouraged!
Practical Information
- Max. 25 students per guide
- The accompanying teacher must always join the tour
- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
- Price:
Kindergarten, primary, and special education: €75
Secondary and higher education: €100
Creative class workshop
Want to immediately put your inspiration into action? You can! We shorten the tour and then dive into the Atelier to work with different materials and techniques. Workshops are tailored to the current exhibition and challenge students at their level.
Practical Information
- Max. 25 students per group
- The accompanying teacher must always join
- Tour: 45 minutes, workshop: approx. 1 hour
- Price:
Kindergarten, primary, and special education: €100
Secondary and higher education: €130
Self-guided visit with your class
Would you rather visit Abby independently with your class? That’s possible too!
Practical Information
- Preschool and special education: At least one supervising teacher must be present for every 12 children.
- Primary, secondary, and higher education: At least one supervising teacher must be present for every 20 students.
- Price:
Kindergarten, primary, and special education: free
Secondary and higher education: €3 per student
OKAN: UiT-pas discounted group rate
Before your visit
Good preparation makes the experience even more enjoyable! Here, you'll find all the necessary information to organize your visit optimally. Schools from West Flanders may receive an additional reimbursement for entry fees to Abby and other heritage sites in the region. Plus, with DynamoOpWeg, you can travel to Abby by bus for free.
Enter with your students through Abby’s main entrance in the Begijnhofpark. The adventure begins in the Living area while the class is checked in at the reception.
The guide will take you to the Atelier on the first floor, where jackets and school bags can be stored. Public lockers are not used by school groups.
We use the stairs, but a lift is available for visitors with reduced mobility. The entire building is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet next to the Atelier. Public restrooms are located on level -1 in Abby Café.
The tour takes you through three exhibition halls (the Chapel and two underground museum halls). If a creative workshop is booked, it takes place in the Atelier after the tour.
Lunch: You may eat your packed lunch in the Begijnhofpark (weather permitting) or in the Atelier if the weather is bad. Eating and drinking in Abby Café is not allowed for school groups.
Want to visit in advance? Teachers are welcome to explore the museum beforehand—and enjoy a discount on admission with a Teacher’s Card. Our education team is happy to assist with any specific questions.