Belevingscentrum Hoge Mote
Free visitor centre and tourist reception in the restored Hoge Mote in Ronse, with interactive modules on Saint Hermes, the history of textiles and the town.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Hoge Mote stands in the middle of Ronse's historic centre. Three towers already stood here in the past; with a fourth tower the view is complete. The site was restored into a heritage gem with surprising contemporary accents and is the permanent home of Visit Ronse.
The building has become a reception and experience centre, the ideal start for a town walk or an exploration of the Flemish Ardennes. With interactive panels, listening stories, films and virtual reality, you can discover more about Saint Hermes, the town's textile history and urban development in Flanders' most beautiful landscape. All information is available in four languages.
The visitor centre is free to visit and is a family-friendly hotspot; if you want to discover all the modules, you will need about an hour. On 15 October 2019 it received the A-grade label for accessible tourism from Toerisme Vlaanderen, and it is also autism-friendly, with a visual step-by-step guide to the visit.
Highlights
- Interactive panels, listening stories, films and virtual reality about Saint Hermes, textiles and urban development
- Information in four languages
- Free admission and a visit of about one hour
- A-grade accessibility label from Toerisme Vlaanderen and an autism-friendly visual step-by-step guide
- Restored heritage site with four towers in the heart of Ronse
Permanent exhibition
- Sint-Hermes, textielgeschiedenis en stadsontwikkeling – Interactive modules with panels, listening stories, films and virtual reality about Saint Hermes, the history of textiles and the development of Ronse.
- Operated by
- Lokaal Bestuur Ronse (Visit Ronse)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry to the visitor centre is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
On 15 October 2019 the visitor centre received the A label for accessible tourism from Toerisme Vlaanderen; the website has an accessibility guide. The centre is autism-friendly, with a visual step-by-step guide (Toerisme voor Autisme).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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According to Visit Ronse, the visitor centre is a family-friendly hotspot in the Flemish Ardennes.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The street in front of the Tourism department is in a blue zone: with a visible parking disc you may park free for up to 2 hours, compulsory Monday to Saturday 9:00–18:00. On Sundays and public holidays, parking is free everywhere.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | If you want to discover all the modules, allow about an hour. All information is available in four languages. |
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