Upcoming activities

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).

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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.

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Varia

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.

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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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Press

13 June 2026

Annual meeting of the scientific committee of the Belgian Arenberg Foundation in Enghien/Edingen

The annual meeting of the scientific committee of the Belgian Arenberg Foundation took place on Saturday, the 13th of June 2026.

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Annual meeting

13 June 2026

Arenberg Gold Medal for Merit

This is the complete list of Gold Medal for Merit winners.

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Gold medal Medals for merit

13 June 2026

Arenberg Silver Medal for Merit

This is the complete list of Silver Medal for Merit winners.

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Silver medal Medals for merit

11 June 2026

Book Presentation: Arenberg im Alten Reich

Book Presentation: Arenberg im Alten Reich. H.S.H. Duke Leopold of Arenberg and Prof. Dr. Martin Wrede (Grenoble) will present the book. The laudatory address will be given by Prof. Dr. Ewald Frie (Tübingen).

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Book presentation