Archeologisch museum van de abdij Affligem
Free archaeological museum in the cultural centre of Affligem Abbey, with excavation finds from the medieval abbey.
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About the museum
The Benedictine abbey of Affligem was founded around 1062 by six knights. Because of its location on the border between the duchy of Brabant and the county of Flanders, it was often destroyed and rebuilt: in the fourteenth century it was destroyed twice, in the seventeenth century troops of Louis XIV set fire to the abbeys and farms, and in 1580 the complex was completely destroyed by Protestants.
The archaeological museum is in the cultural centre next to the abbey. It shows the most important results of many years of excavations in the abbey garden by the Archaeological Working Group Affligem. The display cases hold a lot of pottery: fragments of earthenware pots and bowls, floors and all kinds of tools from the medieval abbey. Remains of the oldest Romanesque stone church can also be seen.
Some objects date from the Carolingian period and come from a settlement that must have existed before the abbey was founded. The museum is free to visit.
Highlights
- Excavation finds from the abbey garden of Affligem
- Much pottery, floors and tools from the medieval abbey
- Remains of the oldest Romanesque stone church
- Carolingian objects from a settlement predating the abbey
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Opgravingen in de abdijtuin – Finds from the Archaeological Working Group Affligem: pottery, floors, tools, remains of the oldest Romanesque church and a few Carolingian objects.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
The museum is free to visit.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is at Affligem Abbey, Abdijstraat 6 (postal address Hekelgem).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Gasthof d’Oude Brouwerij in the former abbey dairy; the abbey shop is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 15:00 to 17:00.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups of 10 or more people can request a guide from the Gidsen Affligem free of charge via Toerisme Affligem. |
