Begijnhofmuseum

The Beguinage Museum of Turnhout is located in one of the historic houses of the city’s beguinage and gives visitors a clear view of how the beguines once lived. Inside you find original furniture religious objects and everyday tools that show the modest rhythm of beguine life. The rooms are arranged as they would have been in past centuries and this creates an authentic atmosphere that feels both intimate and serene. The museum helps you understand the spiritual traditions the social role of the beguines and the unique culture they helped shape in Turnhout.