Truth? The art of doubt
On loan - The exhibition 'Truth? Art of Doubt', from April 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027 at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, explores what truth is in times of disinformation and AI.
On loan
Collection on loan
Bigger Picture - Connected worlds of Bruges 900-1550
On loan - The opening exhibition ‘Bigger picture’ at BRUSK explores how medieval Bruges, as a global city, connected with international networks of trade, culture, and politics, made tangible by the exceptional loan of the masterpiece Liber Floridus from the Boekentoren.
BORDERS - GUM & Botanical Garden
On Loan - In the exhibition BORDERS at the GUM & Botantuin, artists and scientists explore the meaning and change of boundaries, illustrated with newly created work and with a loan from the Boekentoren collection.
De schaduw van de fles
On Loan - The exhibition 'In de schaduw van de fles' can be visited until January 3, 2027!
Macht, verlies en herleving in Ename
Bruikleen - Op 4 april opent Erfgoedsite Ename de tentoonstelling: Macht, verlies en herleving in Ename. Het belicht de opkomst van de machtige abten, de impact van oorlogen op het erfgoed en de veerkracht van de gemeenschap na zware tegenslagen
Offside - Football in the city
Bruikleen - Voetbal doet harten sneller slaan, maakt mensen tot helden en rivalen, smeedt nieuwe families, brengt de stad in vervoering. In Gent al zo'n 150 jaar. De doe-expo 'Buitenspel - Voetbal in de stad' neemt je mee in die geschiedenis.
Long-term loans
Every year, the Boekentoren gives many objects on loan to museums in Belgium and far beyond. This brings works that are otherwise kept in the depot to the attention of the public. You can find an overview of our long-term loans here.