Directions
The museum is in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the Grote Markt and the majority of Mechelen's tourist attractions. You can access the museum via the large courtyard on Sint Janstraat or the small courtyard on Frederik de Merodestraat. The museum coffee bar is on the corner. Plan your route here.
Plan your visit in detail with the Visual Step-by-step Guide
By Train
Head for Mechelen station (1.6 kilometres) or Mechelen Nekkerspoel station (850 metres). The quickest way to reach us is by foot from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel railway station. Take the pedestrian bridge over the water. Walk along Keizerstraat, turn right towards Veemarkt and continue on Biest to Frederik de Merodestraat.
Plan your train route to Mechelen with NMBS
By Bus
Several buses stop beside the museum. Choose the stops at Biest (30 metres) or Veemarkt (300 metres).
By Bike
You can park your bike safely in the bike racks provided outside the museum on Sint-Janstraat.
By Car
On the E19 take exit 9 for Mechelen-Noord. Parking is available within walking distance of the museum at the Tinel or Veemarkt car parks (300 metres).
More about parking in Mechelen
Please note! Many streets in Mechelen have limited car access during certain hours. The museum itself is in a low-traffic zone. You are not permitted to enter Sint Janstraat between 11 am and 6 pm. Entering the street during these hours will incur a fine.
Plan your route with the Mechelen circulation plan
Parking Nearby
Do you need a parking space nearby? Make use of the parking spaces on Frederik de Merodestraat. In Mechelen, your disabled parking card allows you to park in all public areas of the city for free and without time restrictions.
