The House of European History team offers an engaging and thought-provoking journey through European history. Dive into it over lunchtime and discover the new permanent and temporary exhibitions. A guide from our learning, curator or events teams will lead you to objects that reveal the processes and phenomena that have shaped the continent. Follow the path through six floors and experience European history like never before! Tours are free and take place from 12h15 - 13h00 in English. No booking is required.
January - East, west, home's best?
Although Europe is a relatively small continent, there’s still lots to discover! Take your compass as we delve deeper in the cardinal points of the map, learn more about the people who live there and how they shaped European history.
21 January
East
Set sail to the East! Embark on our journey to discover Eastern Europe.
28 January
West
Set sail to the West! Embark on our journey to discover Western Europe.
February - What’s love got to do with it?
Love makes the world go round and the House of European History holds many lovely objects and stories. Come and discover them as you fall in love with history!
4 February
Feelings
’I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes.’ Discover the many different feelings that played a part in European history.
11 February
Valentine’s Day
The museum is the perfect spot for a romantic date! Surprise your Valentine with a tour and discover the many loving stories in our collection!
18 February
Do you love your language?
I love you, Je t’aime, Ich liebe dich, Rakastan sinua, Σ' αγαπώ... come and share your love for your mother tongue because this week we also celebrate ‘International Mother Language Day’!
25 February
LOVE IS LOVE!
Take a closer look at some stories from the LGBTQIA+ community, their struggle to love who they want and the waves they made in European history. Love wins!
March - The women of our permanent collection
In March we celebrate International Women’s Day, so it’s the perfect month to discover the stories of the extraordinary women in our permanent collection. Explore a new floor each week and encounter the objects related to these women. and learn more about their lives and impact on European history.
4 March
Women of the 2nd floor
Discover the stories linked to women on the second floor of the Permanent Exhibition: ‘Shaping Europe’.
11 March
Women of the 3rd floor
Discover the stories linked to women on the third floor of the Permanent Exhibition: ‘Europe: A Global Power’ & ‘Europe in Ruins’.
18 March
Women of the 4th floor
Discover the stories linked to women on the fourth floor of the Permanent Exhibition: ‘Rebuilding a Divided Continent’
25 March
Women of the 5th floor
Discover the stories linked to women on the fifth floor of the Permanent Exhibition: ‘Europe: Shattering Certainties’