Group visits

Fancy a trip to MOU with friends, colleagues or family? Then you can opt for a guided tour. A guide speaks passionately on the wonderful world of tapestries, each and every one a masterpiece from the 16th and 17th centuries. 

MOU unveils the unique exhibition Margaret: The Emperor’s Daughter between Power and Image, dedicated to an exceptional woman, Margaret of Parma (1522–1586), born in Oudenaarde, and the first – but illegitimate – child of Emperor Charles V and the maid Johanna Van der Gheynst. As the emperor’s eldest daughter, Margaret would help determine the course of history in turbulent 16th-century Europe.

Really become acquainted with this “grande dame” for the first time while the most important portraits, Margaret’s personal belongings and a surprising collection of unique objects have been brought together. The exhibition also pays special attention to Margaret’s role as a passionate patron and collector of Flemish tapestries.