Voice

The voice of Sint-Niklaas and the Waasland resounds in the Stedelijk Museum Zwijgershoek, a former textile factory in the city center that was converted into a cultural-historical museum.

You walk along the shop window of the history of Sint-Niklaas and the region on a route through time, from prehistory to the 21st century. In three storylines, it is shown on the basis of hundreds of objects, documents, images and sound.

The knitting workshop is also unique. The history of the brain industry in Sint-Niklaas and surroundings comes to life here. Most knitting machines still really work: you can smell the lubricating oil. And you will learn a lot about knitting techniques, fashion and the working conditions of people who once worked in the sector.

In the open depot you can view a large part of the reserve collections.

There is also the exhibition hall Zwijgershoek where fascinating exhibitions are often organized.

SteM Zwijgershoek, Mercatormuseum and De Salons together form the Stedlijke Musea Sint-Niklaas.

View the range of exhibitions here

Sint-Niklaas