Er loopt tot 24 juni een mooie tentoonstelling over leven en werk van Medardo Rosso. Vanaf 21/10 is er de tentoonstelling "Van Bosch tot Tuymans". Permanent kun je er ook live de restauratie van het "Lam Gods" zien - regelmatig zijn er rondleidingen rond dit thema. Ter info : aan de overkant van het plein heb je ook het SMAK: Stedelijk Museum voor Aktuele Kunst..

Hi, There's quite a lot you are asking there... The three of us spent 2hours there and we we rushing through, mostly taking only a glance over the painting and going on as we were out of time. I'd say you would need 4 hours to appreciate the gallery properly, as it's quite big. I wouldn't worry about the crowds in the morning- we were there at the hight of the holiday season in August at 10 in the morning, and it was nearly empty. Not sure about the Van Eyck pieces, you'd have to contact the museum directly. Go on their website to see the gallery layout as well. There is a cloakroom free of charge, you just need to type in a PIN of your choosing, there wasn't a queue at all. Again, not sure if the cloakroom was compulsory, but you would feel more comfortable without your coat and bags if you'd leave them in there.

I don't think so.

It is open on Sundays (10 - 18) but like many museums in Europe it is closed on Mondays. You could try St Bavo's Cathedral instead on Monday if you are looking for something that is open.