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Museum · Namur, Namur
Félicien Rops Museum
Museum dedicated to Félicien Rops, engraver and painter born in Namur in 1833. It occupies an hôtel de maître on Rue Fumal in the old town, with prints, drawings, watercolours, paintings and letters by the artist.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Félicien Rops Museum
Félicien Rops was born in Namur in 1833 and became one of the best-known engravers of the 19th century. He worked in Brussels and Paris, illustrated books by writers such as Baudelaire, and became famous for satirical, erotic and provocative images that shocked the morals of the time.
The museum opened in 1987 in an hôtel de maître, a town mansion, on Rue Fumal, near the house where Rops was born. The building dates from the 17th century and was raised in a Neoclassical style in 1850. An extension added exhibition rooms and technical reserves.
The collection comprises about 270 works, mainly prints, watercolours, drawings and paintings, organised by theme and chronologically. There are also letters, documents and sketchbooks that show the artist's working process.
In addition to the permanent collection, the museum mounts temporary exhibitions that link Rops to other artists and to 19th-century themes. Some works contain erotic content: parents may wish to check the route before entering with young children.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
On a rainy day or late in the afternoon, after the Citadelle. The museum usually closes on Mondays; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Rue Fumal in the old town, a few minutes' walk from Place du Marché aux Légumes and the lower cable-car station. From the train station it's about a fifteen-minute walk.
Tip
Pick up the leaflet in English or the audio guide, as the captions are in French and Dutch. The route is short, so you can fit it in between descending from the Citadelle and dinner in the centre.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Félicien Rops Museum
Who was Félicien Rops?
An engraver, draftsman and painter born in Namur in 1833. He became known for satirical and erotic engravings and for illustrating books by 19th-century French writers.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Part of the collection contains erotic content. It's worth checking the exhibition route beforehand and deciding. There are also family-oriented activities at certain times.