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Museum · Hasselt, Limburg
Modemuseum Hasselt
Fashion museum housed in a 17th-century building on Gasthuisstraat, with no permanent collection: it stages two major exhibitions a year about clothing, style and design.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Modemuseum Hasselt
The Modemuseum Hasselt is located on Gasthuisstraat, in a central street, in a 17th-century building known as Oud Gasthuis, which was once the convent of the Grey Sisters. It is one of the city's three museums and the one that has grown the most in visitors in recent years.
The museum does not have a permanent exhibition. Instead, it mounts two major exhibitions a year, which treat fashion from various angles: history of dress, designers, techniques and the relationship between clothing and society. Each exhibition occupies the entire building.
Between exhibitions the museum closes for a few weeks for installation. It is also closed on Mondays and on some year-end holidays.
The visit pairs well with the shopping streets of the centre, a few minutes away, and with the Jenevermuseum, which is nearby.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
From Tuesday to Friday, when there are fewer visitors. Before going, check which exhibition is on and whether the museum is in its installation period.
How to get there
It's on Gasthuisstraat, about a 5-minute walk from the Grote Markt and roughly 15 minutes from the station.
Tip
As the exhibition changes twice a year, check the theme before you go. The museum is closed on Mondays and during exhibition changeover weeks.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Modemuseum Hasselt
Does the museum have a permanent collection?
No. The Modemuseum stages two major exhibitions a year, each on a fashion theme, and the whole building is rearranged for each show.
On which days is the museum closed?
On Mondays; 24, 25 and 31 December; 1 January; and during the set‑up weeks between exhibitions. Check before you go.
How much time should you allow?
About 1 to 1½ hours. It can be combined with the Jenevermuseum in the same afternoon.