17 Model Church

The wooden box you now see is one of the PARCUM collection’s most intriguing objects: it opens up to reveal a model of the Church of the Nativity, complete with relics from Bethlehem. It is most probably a pilgrim souvenir. An inscription stuck to its underside indicates that in around 1807 it was the property of a certain Melanie Vanlerberghe.

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PARCUM

In our museum you will find thematic exhibitions at the confluence of religion, art and culture. Exhibitions that bring you face to face with the often unseen heritage of our churches, abbeys and monasteries. In today's multi-religious and highly diverse society, particular attention is paid here to promoting dialogue. Our exhibitions do not provide answers; they encourage thinking and dialogue. PARCUM is much more than a museum. It is also a visit to one of the best preserved abbey complexes in the Benelux.