Visit to the silversmith's workshop
FormuleDiscover, practice in a friendly atmosphere
Why does silver go through different colours (yellow, purple, blue and black)? What is the phenomenon behind oxidation? Why do grandma's recipes for cleaning only work halfway? Why is there so little use of silver cutlery in this day and age?
Finally, everyone talks about silver, but who really knows its value and uses?
Silver is a precious metal, ductile and malleable, appreciated for its particular white shine. Its main defect is the phenomenon of spontaneous oxidation in the open air and, above all, its sulphurisation which forms a dark layer on its surface.
The goldsmith's workshop: a moment of exchange and discovery
You come with a piece of silver (cutlery, a pot, jewellery,...) and you will learn everything that can happen to a simple silver cutlery or how, with some very scientific, even a little magical, tricks, you can give it back all its shine. The workshop takes place in a small group (limited number of participants) and becomes not only a place of learning but also a space of conviviality... in short, an exclusive moment in the museum.
No silverware in your drawers? No problem, the museum can lend you some.
Information and reservations
Would you like a "group" menu?
Contact the Mediation Department (Reception: +32 64 55 69 13).
