Jacob Smits Museum Mol

The Jacob Smits Museum in Mol-Sluis is dedicated to the best-known Kempen painter of the late 19th and early 20th century. Jacob Smits (1855-1928), born in Rotterdam but closely connected to the Kempen, is known for his dark, mystical landscapes and his distinctive portraits of workers and religious figures. The museum is housed in the artist's former home and studio, where the atmosphere of his life and work has been preserved. The collection includes paintings, drawings, letters and personal belongings.

Accessibility has been significantly improved during a thorough renovation. The main entrance is step-free via a discreet wheelchair ramp, and the main floor with the principal paintings is fully accessible. An adapted toilet is provided on the ground floor. A small lift connects the ground floor with the first floor, where the studio is located. The smallest rooms on the second floor are only reachable via a narrow historic staircase and not suitable for wheelchair users.

The car park in front of the museum has two reserved accessible spaces. The immediate surroundings in Mol-Sluis offer lovely wheelchair-friendly walking routes through the picturesque village centre and towards the Kempen heathland. The museum is reachable by De Lijn (bus 15 from Mol). A visit combines well with an outing to the Prinsenpark nature reserve or the Zilvermeer, both within a few kilometres.