Brussels' Horta Museum to undergo major renovation
The iconic Horta Museum, the former residence of world-renowned Brussels architect Victor Horta, will undergo a major restoration this year. The Brussels museum, an Art Nouveau gem, is also using this opportunity to enrich the visitor experience.
The Horta Museum, which is recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site, is embarking on a major restoration and renovation programme. The project is part of a long-term maintenance vision, aiming to preserve the architectural and artistic integrity of the house and improve the visitor experience in a sustainable manner, the museum said in a press release.
The first phase of restoration is scheduled for completion in November 2026. A second phase will follow in 2029, with the opening of the garden to the public and the redesign of the studio.
“The street-side and garden-side facades will be thoroughly restored, with particular attention to urgent structural issues such as the condition of the window frames, the risk of moisture infiltration and the corrosion of wrought-iron elements,” the museum management said.
At the same time, the aim is to restore the colours, materials and finishes to their historical state, based on stratigraphic studies and traditional techniques. The window frames will be restored in the studio, wrought-iron elements and cornices will be repaired, and wooden parts will be treated according to traditional protocols.
The dining room and veranda will also undergo a thorough renovation, with specific attention paid to reliefs, marble, mosaics and furniture.
The renovation project, with a total budget of 800,000 euros, is made possible with the support of Urban Brussels, the municipality of Saint-Gilles, the Baillet-Latour Fund, the museum's own resources and a financial injection from a new patron.
The Horta Museum © PHOTO ALAN JOHN AINSWORTH / HIP / LEEMAGE / BRIDGEMAN
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