Stedelijk Museum Aarschot
Free municipal museum on the Gasthuis site in Aarschot with contemporary art; the permanent exhibition on the town's history is closed for works.
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About the museum
The Stedelijk Museum of Aarschot has existed since 7 May 1939. Various people from Aarschot helped build up the museum, which has since amassed a rich collection. It is housed on the Gasthuissite, which was transformed into a cultural site in 2005: the Tourism department and the municipal museum found a home in the former maternity clinic, and the cultural centre Het Gasthuis is located in the former convent buildings and the Burgerlijk Gasthuis.
The permanent exhibition tells the story of Groot-Aarschot, from prehistory to recent history. Through image and sound it covers themes that shaped the town, such as religion, war, crafts and industry. You get to know prominent people from Aarschot and moving episodes, such as that of the Aarschot martyrs during the First World War.
The top floor was renovated and opened in 2021 as a white cube, specially for showing art. Changing exhibitions by local and international artists are on view there. The permanent exhibition downstairs is closed for works, probably until the end of 2028.
Highlights
- Contemporary art in the white cube on the first floor
- Permanent exhibition on Groot-Aarschot from prehistory to today (currently closed for works)
- The story of the Aarschot martyrs of the First World War
- Free admission
- Founded
- 1939
- Operated by
- Stad Aarschot
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
The municipal museum is free to visit.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Aarschot Moederhuis · 155 m
The De Lijn bus stop Aarschot Moederhuis is about 155 metres from the museum; lines 220, 221, 32a, 329, 594 and 596, among others, stop there.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | On the same Gasthuis site (cultural centre Het Gasthuis, Gasthuisstraat 22), on the last Sunday of every month between 14:00 and 17:00 you can visit the historic hospital pharmacy (Gasthuisapotheek) free of charge; a city guide explains it. |
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