The House of European History invites you to a series of online screenings linked to our temporary exhibition Fake For Real – A History of forgery and falsification .
From faked identities to art forgeries and state lies, the...
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Public opening #FakeForReal - 24/10/20 - FULLY BOOKED!
24 Oct 2020 (12:30 - 18:00)
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On Saturday 24 October the House of European History opens its new temporary exhibition Fake For Real – A History of forgery and falsification to the public. Join us for a rich programme of activities both onsite and online! Get prepared to be deliberately deceived, and wander into the realm of the fantastical and fabricated.
COME♡BACK at House of European History
3 Oct 2020 (16:00 - 21:30)
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Things are moving at the House of European History! Experience three brand new performances: Passe-Muraille's revisiting of historical events through mime, the poetic jukebox of Khaos , and the powerful celebration of movement by Sysmo . Explore how the physical and historical intertwine!
Multilingualism Day 2020
26 Sep 2020 (10:00 - 16:30)
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Schools
The House of European History will take part in Multilingualism Day 2020, with video snapshots from its exhibition, on the topic of linguistic diversity in history. Visitors will gain insights on the history of languages in Europe through objects and stories from our permanent...
Heritage Days
20 Sep 2020 (10:00 - 18:00)
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On Brussels Heritage Days 2020, delve into the history of the Eastman building.
Explore a special trail in EN/FR/NL highlighting key features inside and outside the museum and a video explanation by Belgian art restorer Isabelle Happart.
Heritage Days
19 Sep 2020 (10:00 - 18:00)
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On Brussels Heritage Days 2020, delve into the history of the Eastman building.
Explore a special trail in EN/FR/NL highlighting key features inside and outside the museum and a video explanation by Belgian art restorer Isabelle Happart.
Commemorations in perspective: How do European memories interact?
3 Sep 2020 (18:00 - 20:00)
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The museum brings together scholars working on history and public memory of totalitarianism and colonialism for an online debate.
Après le déluge, nous: what past catastrophe teaches us about future possibility
1 Jul 2020 (18:00 - 19:30)
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Public lecture by Professor Timothy Snyder
The House of European History has the great pleasure of inviting Timothy Snyder, a leading expert on Europe's history, to talk about the continent's shared and divided memory, one of the museum's underpinning themes, in the light of recent events. In examining some of the darkest moments of recent history, Snyder finds glimmers of hope, and principles that could lead us out of our current malaise.
The Europe(s) that emerged in 1945
4 May 2020 (18:00 - 20:00)
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The House of European History presents a new edition of its Debating History series on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Scholars from across Europe will discuss the changes and challenges that followed 1945, and the significance of that year in Europe’s 20th century history and today.
MUSEUM NIGHT FEVER (CANCELLED)
14 Mar 2020 - 15 Mar 2020 (19:00 - 01:00)
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EVENT CANCELLED
(In) Movement(s) is the theme chosen by the House of European History for Museum Night Fever 2020. Spend a moving evening at our museum! Set yourself in motion during a visit punctuated by unusual and hands-on animations of Passe-Muraille, the poetic and immersive jukebox of Khaos and the raw, powerful performance of Sysmo. These artistic shows will explore various forms of expression and offer you a highly physical and emotional experience, reflecting the ever-renewed dynamism of history.