Attic Masses
Every first Sunday of the month, except July and August, a Catholic Mass celebration is held in the attic church. Everybody is welcome to attend. Museum doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the Attic Mass begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. There is no need to make reservations in advance; you are free to walk in when it opens. Just keep in mind that it may be full. Any questions and/or comments about these Masses, please email solderviering@gmail.com.
The origins of these Masses
From the late 17th century until the opening of the new Saint Nicholas Church in 1887, Masses were held, married, baptised and mourned in Our Lord in the Attic. A year later, the Attic Church was rededicated as a museum. Since 1951, regular church services for artists have again been held in the chapel. Catholic artists such as glaziers, painters, sculptors, musicians and writers found their spiritual shelter here. Gradually, this target group was replaced by people who felt appealed by the historic building, professional music and preaching. Thus, except during the summer months, this museum lovingly cherishes its original purpose on every first Sunday of the month and at Christmas.
Dates of celebrations 2024
- 7 January: Simon Evers, pr.
- 4 February: Peter van Dael sj
- 3 March: Simon Evers, pr.
- 7 April: Peter van Dael sj
- 5 May: Simon Evers, pr.
- 2 June: Peter van Dael sj
- 1 September: Simon Evers, pr.
- 6 October: Peter van Dael sj
- 3 November: Simon Evers, pr.
- 1 December: Peter van Dael sj
- 24 December Christmas Eve Mass 20:00
- 24 December Christmas Eve Mass 22:00
About the Christmas Eve Masses
Please note that the start of ticket sales is on Monday, December 2, 2024
The Christmas Eve Masses are well attended every year. Friends of the museum get the option to buy tickets in advance.