Wielermuseum De Gistelse Flandriens

About the museum

The Wielermuseum De Gistelse Flandriens is housed in the restored barn at the Oostmolen site in Gistel. The documentation centre of the local history circle is also housed in the same building. The museum is devoted to two cyclists from Gistel: Sylveer Maes, who won the Tour de France in 1936 and 1939, and Johan Museeuw, nicknamed the “Leeuw van Vlaanderen” (Lion of Flanders) and winner of, among others, the Tour of Flanders and Paris–Roubaix.

With the support of Eddy and Johan Museeuw and of Annie Maes, a valuable permanent collection could be assembled. Photos, images and typical collectors' items highlight the achievements of both riders.

Highlights

• Display about Sylveer Maes, Tour de France winner in 1936 and 1939
• Display about Johan Museeuw, the “Leeuw van Vlaanderen” (Lion of Flanders)
• Photos, images and collectors' items about both riders
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Vaste collectie Sylveer Maes en Johan Museeuw – Photos, images and typical collectors' items show the cycling achievements of two riders from Gistel.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

According to the tourist portal Brugse Ommeland, admission is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is at the Oostmolen site in the east of Gistel. Nearby are also Bistro De Molenhoeve and the Dokter Egide Defeverpark.

Amenities & dining

Close to the Oostmolen site is Bistro De Molenhoeve.

Events & venue rental

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