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Musea en galerieën in Turnhout

Museums and Galleries

Turnhout’s cultural landscape is defined by its industrial heritage and regional history. This collection includes the National Museum of the Playing Card, featuring historic printing presses and steam engines, and the Begijnhofmuseum, set within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors can explore the archaeological and social history of the Taxandria region at the Huis Metteneye or view contemporary international art exhibitions at Kunstlocatie Würth. These institutions provide insight into the city’s unique position as a world center for card production and its centuries-old religious traditions.

Museums and Galleries — Kaart
A

Begijnhofmuseum

Located within a UNESCO-listed Beguinage, this museum preserves the daily life and religious history of the beguines. The collection includes 17th-century furniture, lace, and sacred art within a preserved historic dwelling.
B

Taxandria

Housed in the 16th-century Huis Metteneye, this museum details the history of the Campine region. Exhibits cover archaeology and local folklore, featuring artifacts ranging from prehistoric finds to industrial-era crafts.
C

Nationaal Museum van de Speelkaart

Explores the history and manufacturing of playing cards. The site features a collection of historical printing presses and a functional 19th-century steam engine used in the production process.
D

the old men

Small museum focused on regional history and local folklore.
E

Kunstlocatie Würth

An art gallery hosting rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works. The displays are drawn from the international Würth Collection, featuring both established and emerging artists.
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Museums and Galleries
2h
Lopen · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Lopen · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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