Het Lijsternest

About the museum

Het Lijsternest in Ingooigem was the home of the Flemish writer Stijn Streuvels (1871-1969). Looking for a quiet place to write, he bought land outside the village in 1903. The villa was designed by architect Jozef Viérin in an early regionalist style, with contributions from artists of the Kortrijk Kunstgilde. In 1905 Streuvels moved in with his newly married wife Alida Staelens; he lived there for the rest of his life. Through a wide window next to his writing desk you can still look out over the rolling landscape that inspired him.

Streuvels did not want a statue, but hoped that his house would remain intact after his death. That is what happened: Het Lijsternest was preserved with the artworks of his friends, his travel souvenirs, his extensive library and his writing desk. The Department of Culture, Youth and Media of the Flemish government and the Letterenhuis look after the house. A tablet with photos and films guides visitors through the house, the garden and the life and work of Streuvels.

The Streuvels house works seasonally. From April to the end of September the museum is open to the public; in the winter months it is closed and writers take up residence in the writers' residency. The house also organises interviews, book presentations, guided walks and lectures.

Highlights

• Home of Stijn Streuvels, preserved as he knew it
• Writing desk with a view over the Ingooigem landscape
• Library, travel souvenirs and artworks by the writer's friends
• Tablet with photos and films as a guide through the house and garden
• Writers' residency in the winter months and the Lijsterlezingen lecture series

Permanent exhibition

• Het Lijsternest van Stijn Streuvels – The house is preserved as Streuvels knew it, with artworks by friends, travel souvenirs, his library and his writing desk.

Operated by

Vlaamse overheid, Departement Cultuur, Jeugd en Media, met het Letterenhuis

Admission & discounts

Free admission for children under 12, holders of the Museumpas, teachers, city guides, carers of visitors with reduced mobility and members of the Streuvelsgenootschap.

Accessibility

• Partially 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

The entire site and the ground floor of the museum are accessible to wheelchair users.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

By car via the E17, exit Waregem or exit Deerlijk. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum shop sells, among other things, cycling and walking maps from Vist West-Vlaanderen.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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