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25 April 2026 – 25 April 2027

Exhibition: Freemasonry in the 18th century - an opportunity for social interaction

A free exhibition – in the spirit of social exchange that was so valued by the Enlightenment – presenting 18th-century Freemasonry from a fresh perspective, true to its values and rituals. The Arenberg Foundation is collaborating on this unique exhibition and is lending several exceptional Masonic attributes that once belonged to Duke Louis Engelbert of Arenberg, the so-called “Blind Duke” (1750–1820).

Exhibitions

5–6 September 2026

Connecting Castles, 4th edition

Tour for Vintage Cars and Motorcycles. An event organized by The Drones Club of Belgium in collaboration with the Arenberg Foundation. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026.

Varia

9 September 2026

Le Parc d’Enghien

Lecture organised by the Royal Archaeological Circle of Enghien, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the acquisition of the Park by the City of EnghienPresentation and launch of the book:« Iconographie des châteaux, palais, hôtels de maître et résidences de la Maison d’Arenberg au fil des siècles »by Marcel Berger, photographer, and Guy Lernout, Honorary Director of the Arenberg Foundation.

Conferences & seminars

4 December 2026

XVIIIth Prizes for History "Duke d'Arenberg"

The Prize award "Duke of Arenberg" will take place on Friday, 4 December 2026, at the Palace of Academies in Brussels.

History Prizes "Duke d'Arenberg" Prizes

Past activities

29 June 2026

Opening of Anne de Croÿ Square - news article on Aarschot.be

On Saturday, 27 June, the official opening of Anne de Croÿ Square took place in the heart of Aarschot. Indeed, Hertogelijk Plein has been given a new name. It is now called Anne de Croÿ Square, in honour of the noblewoman Anne de Croÿ (1564–1635), who is closely connected to the history of our city.

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