Letterenhuis

The Letterenhuis is the literary archive of Flanders. As the ‘memory of Flemish literature’, it preserves and provides access to archival and documentary heritage from Flemish writers, playwrights and poets, as well as people and organisations active within the world of literature, such as translators, illustrators and publishers.

Correspondence, manuscripts and documents are ideal source materials for historical cultural research, text edition, and biographical and literary history. Visitors can use the collection management system to view descriptions of collections online, and request and look up items in the reading room. In addition, you can visit our public space for excitatory encounters and activities, profound research, room to create, a thematic exposition and literary experiment. Apart from quiet reading, writing and researching, there is a lot to explore and experience. You will also get acquainted with our cohabitants: organisations with a heart for literature and literary heritage. The Letterenhuis is the place for fascinating encounters between word artists, readers, poets, publishers and the public.

The Letterenhuis also encourages the proper management of literary heritage. As the literary archive of and for Flanders, it constantly aims to draw writers’, organisations’ and collectors’ attention to the cultural value and importance of its archives. These stakeholders can also always visit the Letterenhuis for advice regarding archive management and transfers.

Please feel free to contact us: letterenhuis@antwerpen.be!