The Bosch Experience is for everyone who would like to know more about the life of the world famous painter Jheronimus Bosch, his era and his city. The discovery tour was informed by his most renowned work, the Garden of Earthly Delights, and follows the painter’s route through ‘s-Hertogenbosch. A wondrous climb to the cathedral’s roof, a heaven and hell cruise along the urban river the Binnendieze underneath the Medieval city centre, a spectacular light show, Bosch by night, on the market square where his studio was located: the Bosch Experience is not any old tour, it’s an unforgettable experience.
Plan your own route
From 5 March onwards, visitors to ‘s-Hertogenbosch can put together their own Bosch Experience. The free Bosch Experience app and city map indicate a route that takes in all the sights. You can walk the route yourself or join one of the guided tours. The Bosch Experience programme is so varied that everyone from families with children to history buffs and modern art lovers can create tailor-made visits for themselves. Some activities along the route are free, tickets will have to be purchased for others.
Bosch Experience route
- Heaven and hell cruise: canal cruise on the Binnendieze urban river that uses videomapping to bring Bosch’s world to life; who dares to pass through the hell hole?
- Bosch by night lightshow: Bosch comes to life in a spectacular light and sound show on the market square where his studio was once located (free admission)
- A Wondrous Climb to the mythical animals and buffoons on the roof of the centuries-old St. John’s Cathedra
- City of Bosch exhibition at Groot Tuighuis: imagine yourself in 15th-century ‘s-Hertogenbosch with this 3D exhibition
- Jheronimus Bosch Art Center: reproductions of all Jheronimus Bosch’s works, fascinating exhibitions and Bosch lectures
- Zwanenbroedershuis: the historic building once occupied by the Illustre Lieve Vrouwe Broederschap [Illustrious Brotherhood of our Blessed Lady] that Jheronimus Bosch was a member of
- Garden of Earthly Delights scupture trail: the fantastical figures from the Garden of Earthly Delights return to their home town 500 years later. Where will they go?