Godelievemuseum
Museum in Ten Putte Abbey in Gistel about Saint Godelieve, her veneration and the history of the abbey.
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About the museum
The Godelievemuseum is located on the grounds of Ten Putte Abbey in Gistel, on the spot where, according to tradition, Saint Godelieve was murdered around 1070. Around 1100 a Benedictine abbey for nuns was founded here. In 1578 it was destroyed by the Geuzen, and the sisters moved to Bruges. In 1891 they returned to Gistel and moved into a new neo-Gothic convent designed by architect Jean Baptiste Bethune.
Since 2007 the community Moeder van Vrede has lived in the abbey. The museum, run by a non-profit association (vzw), tells the story of Godelieve, the veneration of the Gistel saint and the history of the abbey. A short film provides historical context in the display cases. The highlights include the tombstone of abbess Godelieve Payers from 1553, an 18th-century miracle painting of the Seamless Shirt, the Godelievetafel (a 16th-century triptych), the blood stones and a stained-glass window with Godelieve from the neo-Gothic abbey church (circa 1891).
Highlights
- Tombstone of abbess Godelieve Payers from 1553
- Miracle painting of the Seamless Shirt (18th century)
- Godelievetafel, a 16th-century triptych
- Blood stones and stained-glass window with Godelieve from the neo-Gothic abbey church
- Film “Credo, de kraai” about Saint Godelieve (included in the museum ticket)
Permanent exhibition
- Godelievemuseum – The museum shows objects about the life and veneration of Godelieve and about the history of Ten Putte Abbey, supplemented by a short film.
- Operated by
- Godelievemuseum vzw
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Groups | €3 per personGroups pay €3 per person. |
| Tour of the abbey site and museum (approx. 75 min.) | €40Per guide, maximum 30 people |
| Short tour (approx. 30 min.) as a supplement to the film | €20Per guide, maximum 30 people |
The admission ticket for the film is included in the museum ticket. Payment on site is possible in cash or with Payconiq. For groups of more than 30 people, several guides are needed.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 30 min |
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
The abbey has a reception centre with a café (Godelievezaal). It is open daily from April to September from 13:00 to 18:00; from October to March (except January) only on Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00, and closed in January.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| Good to know | For a group or family visit, it is best to request by email or via the reservation form on the website. The film “Credo, de kraai. Een kras verhaal over Sint-Godelieve” (approx. 30 min.) can also be seen in the abbey. A guided visit to the Godelievebeuk in the Church of Our Lady in Gistel is free as a supplement to an abbey visit. The brochure for a heritage walk around the abbey site costs €3 and is available in the museum. |
