M Leuven celebrates its 15th anniversary with 15 days of free entrance

September 10, 2024

Press release

M Leuven will celebrate its 15th anniversary on 20 September 2024. To mark this anniversary, the museum will open its doors to the public free of charge for fifteen days. From 20 September to 4 October 2024, visitors can enjoy the extensive collection and various exhibitions for free.

With this initiativz, M Leuven aims not only to celebrate the museum's rich history, but also to allow as many people as possible to get acquainted with an entirely renewed collection presentation.

The festivities will start as early as Thursday 19 September with a special talks. During this evening, various employees and stakeholders will share their insights on 15 years of M Leuven and cast a glance at the future of the museum. Author and journalist An Olaerts, known for her fresh perspectives and sharp, humorous observations, will accompany the evening and contribute with her unique perspective.

Chairman of M and alderman for culture Bert Cornillie: ‘From 20 September, the museum will be open free of charge for 15 days. Everyone is welcome to discover our new collection presentation. As a visitor, you will experience that the works connect to your own life in a special way. Hence also a light-hearted communication campaign connecting ‘life as it is’ to works from our collection.’

A look back at 15 years of M Leuven

Since its establishment in 2009, M Leuven has developed into a dynamic museum that bridges the past and the future. With its mix of old masters and contemporary artworks, the museum has acquired a unique position in the cultural landscape. During these 15 years, M Leuven has managed not only to build a rich collection, but it has also created a platform for innovative exhibitions, groundbreaking art projects and in-depth scientific research. In its 15-year history, the museum has already welcomed some 3 million visitors.

A new collection presentation

In June this year, M Leuven opened a brand new collection presentation. The ‘Collection of M’ shows a selection of the most remarkable works from the museum's collection. The presentation has been carefully curated and offers a fresh look at both old and contemporary artworks. Visitors can enjoy a unique combination of masterpieces from the 15th and 16th centuries and pioneering works by contemporary artists. This new display reflects M Leuven's core mission: to bridge past and present and create a dialogue between different art forms and time periods.