Jeroenboschhuis.nl — Attraction in 's-Hertogenbosch

Last Saturday I visited the Jeroenboschhuis in s'-Hertongenbosch's Market Square.

The Jeroen Bosch House recently opened to the public on April 1, 2022, and I was one of the early visitors to visit the museum in Hieronymus Bosch's recently-restored home.

Tickets are timed-entry and require a reservation, and as of last weekend only 6 people are allowed on the tour every 20 minutes.

The restrictions result in a very intimate experience, and as you walk into the centuries-old house, you realize what it must have been like to live in the 15th-century (think no running water, stench and tight spaces).

In those days, most people had rotting teeth and would sleep sitting up in bed, as they feared they would die if they slept lying down.

The museum not only features the restored house but also provides a guided video tour, and as you walk from room to room and up and down narrow staircases, you learn about Bosch's life and how he came to be one of the era's most important painters.

I have always loved Bosch's strange and macabre works, and the Jeroen Bosch House features chilling images which you would expect from this enigmatic artist.

The last time I was here in Holland I visited the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center, also in Den Bosch, which featured the painter's masterpieces.

My advice would be to visit the house first and then the Art Center, as the two really complement each other.

I think this is a five-star experience in terms of the history of the one-of-a-kind Dutch master; however, I would have loved to see more of his art actually on display rather than just on the video.

Either way, I think it definitely worth a visit if you are...

Brilliant museum detailing and celebrating Hieronymus Bosch's life and art. It's a small museum so numbers are limited. After a short introduction, the tour is audiovisual and is available in English. Note:...

Really interesting tour of the house Bosch lived and worked in. Since there are only 6 people allowed in at a time, it's a great experience. It's available in English as well, but it's a good idea to call...