Vlasserij-Suikermuseum
Museum in a restored farm estate in Klundert on flax processing and the sugar industry of West Brabant, with machines, models and demonstrations.
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About the museum
The museum tells how flax and sugar beets were grown and processed in West Brabant over the centuries. On October 4, 2002, the mayor of the municipality of Moerdijk opened the house in Klundert. It belongs to the Stichting Nationaal Vlasserij-Suikermuseum and is run by volunteers. It is housed in a restored farm estate with a large reception room and two exhibition halls, the "Vlasserij" (flax processing) and the "Suiker" (sugar).
In the flax hall, machines and tools show how the plant was turned into linen fibers: ribbling, retting, breaking, scutching and hackling. The area was once significant for this: around 1960 some 500 farms cultivated about 2,000 hectares of flax; by 2000 only just over 80 hectares remained. Former workers of the flax factories demonstrate the work steps to groups, using historic equipment and restored machines.
The sugar section begins with the origin of sugar cane and sugar beet, shown on a three-part world map and a huge hand-embroidered tapestry depicting harvest and processing. There are also models of sugar factories from the 1950s and 1960s at a scale of 1:32, information panels on production, and display cases of old sugar products in their original packaging.
Individual visitors receive a free audio guide, and groups can book programs with tours, demonstrations and food and drink arrangements.
Highlights
- Restored flax machines and demonstrations of the processing steps (for groups)
- Sugar section with factory models at a scale of 1:32
- Hand-embroidered wall hanging on the harvest and processing of sugar beet and sugar cane
- Free audio guide in Dutch, German and English
- Discovery tour for children with the museum mouse "Piep"
Permanent exhibitions
- Vlasserij – Restored machines and tools show the path from the flax stalk to the linen ribbon; demonstrations are offered for groups.
- Suiker – From sugar cane and sugar beet to finished sugar, with factory models, a large tapestry and old products.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Stichting Nationaal Vlasserij-Suikermuseum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | €3free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 12: €3; under 7 free (when accompanied). |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Tour and demonstrations are included in the admission for groups; groups of 10 to 60 people by registration. |
Free with a Museumkaart. Friends of the museum get free admission with their ID. Card payment is possible; prices subject to change.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
All visitor rooms are wheelchair-accessible; two wheelchairs are available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children can explore the museum together with the museum mouse "Piep"; school classes take part in the "Museumschatjes" project. Children under 7 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Large private parking lot, including for tour buses.
Navigation address: Stoofdijk 1a, 4791 SH Klundert.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
There is coffee, tea and other drinks in the reception room; for groups, arrangements with pastries, lunch, a West Brabant coffee spread or high tea are available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (NL, DE, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Individual visitors receive a free audio guide (Audiofoon or via a QR code on their own phone). Tours and demonstrations are only available for groups, by registration (booking office: boekingskantoor@vlasserij-suikermuseum.nl, +31 168 401539); the standard program includes a roughly one-hour tour of the sugar and the flax exhibitions. Primary school classes in groups 5 to 8 can come free of charge through the "Museumschatjes" project. Cancellations less than 48 hours before the appointment will be charged. |
