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.
October - Senses
Let’s get our senses into action! Do you think it is possible to see, hear, taste, feel or smell European history? Come and find out in our Lunch Tour series about the senses. Maybe European History will make more sense.
1 October
See
Let’s have a closer look! Do your eyes deceive you? Apart from beauty, is history also in the eye of the beholder? Let’s see for ourselves!
8 October
Hear
Do you hear the people sing? Let’s listen carefully to the sounds in the museum? Music to your ears, or just noise? Come and make up your mind during this Lunch Tour.
15 October
Taste
We have a taste for history in the museum! Let’s cleanse our palette and discover the stories of taste in this Lunch Tour!
22 October
Touch
We’ve got a feeling - that this will be a sensitive Lunch Tour. Let’s touch upon some historical facts and find our way in the dark of our collection.
29 October
Smell
The smell of victory? What does that smell like? And or there any other odours specific to European history. Find out today on this Lunch Tour about smell.
November - Revolutions
Children of the revolution! Arise wretched of the Earth! Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité! Let’s delve into some revolutions, what were they revolting against? And did they make an impact? Bring your revolutionary thoughts to the museum.
5 November
Political Revolution
Europe knows many revolutions along the course of its history. Let’s zoom in on certain political revolutions that changed the course of history.
12 November
Information Revolution
Information is available everywhere with is endless room to store and disseminate it thanks to computers. How did this have an impact on how we connect to each other? Let us google that for you...
19 November
Industrial Revolution
Can you imagine what the world must have been like before we transition from hand production methods to steam and water power? Come and discover the Industrial Revolution(s) with us!
26 November
Environmental Revolution
Is there a revolution still to come? Or already present in our daily lives? Let’s investigate how we revolt for our planet in European history.
December - It’s the most wonderful time of the year
We’re entering the festive season! Winter is here, so the days become shorter. An excellent time to come together, enjoy nice food and give each other gifts? Maybe European history is an excellent topic for a festive table!
3 December
Customs & Traditions
Sitting around a big table with lots of people? Or rather alone with your thoughts? What are you celebrating at the end of the year? And how do you do this? Let’s have a closer look to some European customs and traditions!
10 December
Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift? Maybe a trip to the House of European History! Let’s unpack the history of certain objects that were given and maybe even returned.
17 December
Celebration
Celebrate good times, come on! We’re in a party mood! Let us celebrate the last Lunch Tour with a bang! By looking at different celebrations in European History! Bow ties and cocktail dresses optional.
24 December
NO LUNCH TOUR
31 December
NO LUNCH TOUR