Museum de Velodroom

About the museum

Museum de Velodroom in Snellegem (Jabbeke) shows a private collection centred on the bicycle. It contains some ninety bicycles, an extensive collection of lanterns, tax plates, headset plates and advertising signs, and all kinds of curiosities. A few dolls bring the display to life. All the vehicles can be ridden and can be demonstrated in folkloric parades and at craft markets.

The collection follows the development of the bicycle: from Michaux’s ‘boneshaker’ of 1868, via the high-wheeler with its large front wheel, to the safety bicycle with chain drive and the Dunlop pneumatic tyre of 1888.

On the attic floor there is a corner with everyday objects from vanished trades, a bicycle repairer’s workshop and a living room around 1900. The museum can only be visited by telephone appointment.

Highlights

• Some ninety old bicycles, all rideable
• Boneshaker, high-wheeler and safety bicycle
• Lanterns, tax plates and advertising signs
• Bicycle repairer’s workshop
• Living room around 1900 in the attic

Permanent exhibition

• Fietsencollectie – Some ninety old bicycles with lanterns, tax plates and advertising signs, plus a bicycle repair corner and a living room around 1900 in the attic.

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

From the E40 Brussels–Ostend, take the Jabbeke exit towards Jabbeke. After about 1.6 km follow the direction to Bruges and after another 1.6 km the direction to Snellegem. At the church, drive towards Aartrijke, cross the crossroads and take the first street on the left.

Amenities & dining

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