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.
April - Media Literacy: Let’s talk about facts baby
Let’s get our facts straight! But who decides what the facts are? Put on your critical hat and question the world around you - even the museum!
2 April
Fact or Fiction?
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference. Let’s roam through the exhibition and walk along the blurry line between fact and fiction. Because today is the ‘International Fact Checking Day’.
9 April
Propaganda
A tool used throughout history and that is still used today to make people feel a certain way or believe specific ideas. Take a look at some real historical examples of propaganda and compare them to examples of today’s news.
16 April
Mythology
Learn more about magnificent stories of gods, mythical creatures and how these stories have influenced many people in power. Boring old stories? Or still relevant today? You decide.
23 April
Stereotypes & Biases
Delve into the history of stereotypes in Europe and how they can positively or negatively influence the way we think. Do you think we can really exist without bias?
30 April
Disinformation
The spread of false or misleading content with an intention to deceive or secure economic or political gain, and which may cause public harm, is not a modern invention. Come and find out about it with some historical examples in the museum!
May - Nothing compares to EU
EU don't know EU're bEUtiful (that's what makes EU bEUtiful)! Discover more about the European Union along with programmes and events that connect European countries.
7 May
People behind the European project
In preparation on the celebration of Europe Day, let’s take a closer look at the lives of the ‘architects’ who built this project.
14 May
Erasmus
Did you know that approximately 1 million ‘Erasmus babies’ have been born since the programme was launched in 1987? Join the tour to get to know more about the Erasmus project and its interesting history.
21 May
Eurovision
Which catchy Eurovision tune will be stuck in your head for the rest of the year? Join us and learn about the importance of music in European history. Our twelve points go to....
28 May
Elections
Decided who you will vote for next week? The House of European history takes you on the journey of elections and voting in Europe, to set the mood for voting!
June - Bellum & Artes
The convulsing Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648) is one of the great traumas of European history. Come and learn more about it with the creators of this new temporary exhibition ‘Bellum & Artes’.
4 June
Meet the curator
Explore our new temporary exhibition and take the opportunity to ask one of our curators questions about how the exhibition was set up.
11 June
Meet the curator
Explore our new temporary exhibition and take the opportunity to ask one of our curators questions about how the exhibition was set up.
18 June
Meet the curator
Explore our new temporary exhibition and take the opportunity to ask one of our curators questions about how the exhibition was set up.
25 June
Meet the educator
Explore our new temporary exhibition from another perspective. Ask the educator about how they developed the many interactive elements and learning components of the exhibition.