Tip number 11: How to discover Tilburg's history on a budget

Did you know that Tilburg is the capital of textile in Netherlands? The city has a long history in the textile industry and that is why one of the most famous textile museums in Europe is in Tilburg!

Now, we've talked about the museum before, as it is home to one of the most stylish cafes in the city but it sure has a lot more to offer.

And of course since this is 'Tilburg on a budget', the entrance fee is exactly that! For all students of Tilburg University and Fontys, the entry ticket is only 2.25 €! All you have to do is show them your student card!

Right now there are four (!) ongoing exhibitions in the Textile Museum. You can admire everything from the work of famous designer Christien Meindertsma, till the transformation process of wool, an ultra modern textile lab and the history of the industry throughout the years.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday (10:00-17:00) and Saturday and Sunday (12:00). There are so many things to see, so our suggestion is to go as early as possible!

The Textile museum sure is a landmark for the city of Tilburg as it hosts a large part of the city's heritage. It's definetely a must see!

For more information check out the english version of the website. To get directions, take a look at the following map. By the way, the area around the museum is one of the most arty neighbourhoods in Tilburg! Make sure you take a stroll. You'll find hidden gems! But more on that on our next posts.


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