War is terrible. It leads to loss of life and property and, often, to the destruction of culture and to the looting of art. The issue of looted art in history is the subject of a panel discussion at the museum.

About a decade ago, the topic of looted art came to the forefront of public discussion thanks in part to the George Clooney film The Monuments Men. It dealt with art looting during World War II, but the practice is perhaps as ancient as war itself. 

After drawing inspiration from the museum’s permanent exhibition, three EUPL prize-winning authors, from Luxembourg, Poland and Ireland, will each offer a guided tour on a topic or theme of their choice. They will illustrate their presentations with references to specific exhibition objects. 

They will also be using excerpts from their books to further their points and could include references to specific works in connection with what they feel close to. 

Have you ever been enchanted by the colourful animals of the Fables Room?

Every visitor of the House of European History starts their journey of the museum through a beautiful room, carefully decorated with the animals of the fables of Jean de la Fontaine. 

But, oh no! Some of the animals have escaped! They want to learn more about the works of art and creative artistic techniques in our museum collection!

Can you help us find them?

As part of the temporary exhibition, “Bellum et Artes – Europe and the Thirty Years’ War”, the House of European History proudly presents three extraordinary and very different European films that represent and (re)imagine the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648).  

The films will be introduced in English by film curator Wouter Hessels and will be followed by a Q&A and discussion. 

Entrance to the screenings is free - registration in advance is mandatory.