Fashion Museum Hasselt
The Fashion Museum Hasselt is the only museum in Flanders dedicated entirely to fashion and textiles. It showcases both historical costumes and contemporary designers through changing exhibitions. The museum is housed in an 18th-century town house on the Gasthuisstraat, extended with a modern wing.
The modern wing makes the museum largely wheelchair accessible. The entrance is step-free and a lift connects the different floors of the exhibition section. Adapted toilets are available, and the exhibition rooms are spacious enough for smooth circulation. Disabled parking spaces can be found in the nearby underground Kolonel Dusart car park. Some small rooms in the historic section may feel tighter.
Hasselt itself is a compact city with a largely car-free centre and flat brick paving. The museum combines excellently with a visit to the Jenever Museum or the Japanese Garden. Visitors with a disability can consult the accessibility sheet on the website and request a guided tour in advance.
Good to know
- Reservation
- Consult the accessibility sheet on the website in advance or request a guided tour — the historic section has tighter spaces.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest during opening weekends of changing exhibitions. **Closed on Mondays.** Weekdays around 2 pm are quietest.
- Things to note
- Modern wing fully step-free with a lift to the various floors. **Some smaller rooms in the 18th-century town house can feel tight** for wide wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
- Visit tip
- Disabled-parking spaces in the underground Kolonel Dusart car park, 5 minutes away. Hasselt centre is car-free with flat brick paving. Combine with the Jenever Museum or the Hasselt Japanese Garden.
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