Museum Hulst

Museum Hulst tells the history of Hulst and eastern Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, from prehistory to the 20th century. It opened in 2022 in the 's-Landshuis, a 17th century listed building in the centre of the fortified town.

What can you expect at Museum Hulst?

• The building: Over the centuries the 's-Landshuis was used by the court and the military police. Today ten chronological rooms take you through the history of the region.
• Experience: Touchscreens, large video screens and columns with talking actors bring the story to life. Two theme rooms hold exhibitions that change about every six months.
• Reynaert town: Since 1928 Hulst has called itself Reynaert town, after the medieval tale Van den vos Reynaerde.
• Highlights: Highlights of Museum Hulst are:
  • The painting View of Hulst by Cornelis de Vos from 1628.
  • The triptych Moses and the Tablets of the Law by Jacob Jordaens from 1663.
  • A plaster model of Hulst around 1560.
  • An original wooden prison cell.
  • A fragment of a ship's hull from the 13th century.

Practical information

• Facilities: The reception doubles as Hulst's tourist information point, and there is a reading room. The museum is wheelchair accessible.
• Opening hours: Open during the day on almost every day of the week. Check the museum website for current hours.
• Surroundings: After your visit, walk along the ramparts of Hulst or see the Basilica of St Willibrord.

Museum Hulst is the perfect starting point to discover the history of this Burgundian fortified town.

For information

Steenstraat 37, Hulst
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