Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00
The cash register closes at 16:30, the museum shop closes at 16:50
Prepare to be amazed by the works of M.C. Escher
What's on
Escher in The Palace always displays the most famous works and a selection of ever-changing prints and tessellations from the oeuvre of Maurits C. Escher (1898-1972). The master of the metamorphosis, the king of illusion and a magician on paper. In addition, the beautiful work of graphic artist Anne Desmet will also be on display until 15 March 2026. Like Escher, she excels in transformations and metamorphoses. These magnificent prints are being exhibited in a regal setting: the former winter palace of Queen Emma, the Queen Mother.
Enhance your visit
The latest Escher Today
Fool the eye
31 January 2026
There has always been great interest worldwide in M. C. Escher's work. Articles about him and his art often speak of 'optical illusions’ and his work is almost automatically associated with that term. Understandable, even though the relationship between optical illusions and Escher's work differs from how optical illusions are generally explained.
Audio Guides
Escher in The Palace offers visitors two free audio guides. These can be listened to using the Bloomberg Connects app.
Our audio tours cannot only be listened to in the museum. With Bloomberg Connects you always have Escher in The Palace, and countless other museums, close at hand. Enjoy art whenever you want.
Activities
14 March 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00
Escher for the blind and visually impaired - SOLD OUT
Several times a year, Escher in The Palace organises special guided tours for those who are blind or visually impaired. Before regular opening hours, between 09.30 and 11.00, we open our doors and take you on a tour of a number of masterpieces from the museum’s permanent exhibition.
6 June 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00
Escher for the blind and visually impaired
Several times a year, Escher in The Palace organises special guided tours for those who are blind or visually impaired. Before regular opening hours, between 09.30 and 11.00, we open our doors and take you on a tour of a number of masterpieces from the museum’s permanent exhibition.
26 September 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00
Escher for the blind and visually impaired
Several times a year, Escher in The Palace organises special guided tours for those who are blind or visually impaired. Before regular opening hours, between 09.30 and 11.00, we open our doors and take you on a tour of a number of masterpieces from the museum’s permanent exhibition. This edition also focuses on the exhibition Escher & Islamic Contemporary Culture.