Stedelijk Beiaardmuseum
Carillon museum in the tower of the Sint-Quintinuskathedraal in Hasselt, visited only with a guide; 168 steps up to the bell gallery.
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About the museum
The Stedelijk Beiaardmuseum is housed in the tower of the Sint-Quintinuskathedraal on the Vismarkt in Hasselt. The museum explains the history of the tower and shows objects related to tower clocks, bells and carillons.
Among the highlights are a carillon keyboard from the 18th century and a tower clock from 1911 linked to a bell from 1899. The casting of bells is also explained. The carillon bells in the tower weigh more than 7.7 tonnes together, and the great bell weighs about 3.2 tonnes. The original 18th-century drum can also be seen.
The visit is conducted with a guide. You climb 168 steps: on the way, visitors can play small bells, play an old carillon and ring a bell. At the top, in the bell gallery, there is a view over Hasselt. The tower is managed by Het Stadsmus, the museum organisation of the city of Hasselt.
Highlights
- 168 steps up to the bell gallery with a view over Hasselt
- 18th-century carillon keyboard
- 1911 tower clock linked to an 1899 bell
- Play small bells yourself and ring a great bell
- Original 18th-century drum
Permanent exhibition
- Beiaardtoren: tijd, klokken en beiaard – During the guided tour you discover tower clocks, small bells, an old carillon, a great bell and the original 18th-century drum, all the way up to the bell gallery.
- Operated by
- Stad Hasselt (Het Stadsmus)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children up to and including 12 years free; from 13 years €4. |
| UiTPAS reduced rate Regio Hasselt | €0.80For the guided tour for individual visitors. |
Guided tour for individual visitors: young people from 13 years and adults €4 per person; children up to 12 years free. Group rates are in the group offer of Het Stadsmus.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- 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 carillon tower has no lift, and some of the steps are narrow or steep. The tour is less suitable for those who have difficulty walking.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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The tour is less suitable for children under 6 because of the many steps; children up to 12 enter free.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | The carillon tower can only be visited with a guide. On the way, visitors get to know the small bells, an old carillon and a great bell. |
