Horta Museum
The Horta Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the Belgian Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta and his time. The museum is in Horta's former house in the Brussels municipality of Saint-Gilles. There is a permanent display of furniture, utensils and art objects made by Horta and his contemporaries. There are also documents related to his life and time. The museum organises temporary exhibitions on topics related to Horta and his art. The building is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Horta Museum | |
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Musée Horta (in French) Hortamuseum (in Dutch) | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Art Nouveau |
Location | Brussels, Belgium |
Coordinates | 50°49′27″N 4°21′17″E / 50.82417°N 4.35472°ECoordinates: 50°49′27″N 4°21′17″E / 50.82417°N 4.35472°E |
Construction started | 1898 |
Completed | 1901 |
Design and construction | |
Client | Victor Horta |
Architect | Victor Horta |
Official name | Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta (Brussels) |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i, ii, iv |
Designated | 2000 (24th session) |
Reference no. | 1005 |
State Party | Belgium |
Region | Europe and North America |
Gallery
Horta Museum Media
Peacock Chair by Horta from either the Hôtel Tassel or the Castle of La Hulpe Table by Horta, probably designed for the 1902 Turin International Exposition
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