Musée de Flandre
Museum of the Nord Department in Cassel, in the Hôtel de la Noble-Cour: Flemish art from the 15th century to the present day.
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About the museum
The museum is located in Cassel, on top of the highest hill in Flanders, in the Hôtel de la Noble-Cour. This 16th-century building once housed the châtellenie of Cassel and its court of justice. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1910 and is noted for its Renaissance façade on the Grand’Place and its Flemish architecture on the garden side.
A first museum of art, history and folklore opened here in 1964. The Département du Nord acquired the institution in 1997. After restoration works, the museum reopened in 2010 under the name Musée de Flandre.
The permanent display, organised by theme, brings together about 6,000 works in the spirit of a cabinet of curiosities. Visitors can see Flemish Primitives, landscapes by Joachim Patinir or Roelandt Savery, and also contemporary creations by artists such as Panamarenko or Wim Delvoye. The terraced garden offers a wide view over the Flemish plain. The museum holds the Musée de France label and belongs to the Muzéa network.
Highlights
- The Holy Trinity, attributed to Pieter Coecke d’Alost
- Landscape by Roelandt Savery and hunting still life by Jan Fyt
- The Virgin with the Donor Joos van den Damme (1484)
- Lot and his Daughters by Joos II de Momper
- Contemporary works by Panamarenko and Wim Delvoye
- Terraced garden with a view over the Flemish plain
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent du musée de Flandre – Flemish art from the 15th century to today, from the Flemish Primitives to contemporary creations, presented by theme in the spirit of a cabinet of curiosities.
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Département du Nord
- Visitors per year
- approx. 84,068
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free entry for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Free entry for people with disabilities and job seekers may be possible, subject to conditions. |
| Reduced rate of €4 | €4Conditions given on the museum’s website. |
| Audio guide | €2 |
| Guided tour supplement | €2Groups of 25 people maximum. |
Free admission: The first Sunday of the month, Museum Night (May), Architecture Day (October), Heritage Days (September)
Three rate levels: €8, €6 and €4. The conditions for reduced rates and free admission are detailed on the museum’s website.
Accessibility
- 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 museum holds the Tourisme et Handicap label for all four types of disability. A wheelchair is lent free of charge at reception, and seat-canes are available on a self-service basis. An accessible entrance for people with reduced mobility has been set up near the museum. An ACCEO relay service is available for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors. Seating is provided throughout the galleries.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum organises birthday parties with an art workshop for 6- to 10-year-olds (up to 10 children, Wednesdays and Saturdays outside school holidays).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Cassel Place
TER Hauts-de-France line K70 (Lille–Dunkirk) to Cassel station, about 30 minutes’ walk away. From Hazebrouck station: bus lines 905 and 927 (line 927 runs Monday to Saturday only) to Cassel Place.
By car
Parking available
In front of the museum, on the Grand’Place: blue zone limited to 2 hours (the museum does not provide a parking disc). Five minutes on foot: Parking du Chapitre and the school car park (56 rue du Maréchal Foch). Seven minutes: Parking du Général Vandamme. Free parking with no time limit within 2 minutes’ walk: ruelle du Tambour, rue Notre-Dame and route de Dunkerque.
Coaches drop visitors off and then park at Cassel station (Bavinchove) or in front of the municipal stadium, route d’Oxelaëre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Lockers
Free cloakroom at reception; bulky luggage is not accepted in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for up to 25 people. A full visit takes about two hours. |
