TEXTURE - Flax & River Lys Museum

The Golden River - Historic Marketing for sure

Learn all about the flax and linen economy of the River Leie otherwise once known as the Golden River for its claimed unique properties in treating flax and the prosperity and wealth creation it provi...

very good location for a visit with a guide.

the visit was very good. it's an interactive museum, also for families. the first sunday of the month, it's gratis. our guide Bart was very good and interesting. there is a parking, but you may pay. ...

Interesting and pleasant

This museum presents linen and its history as well as the history of the region and the role of linen in that history. Presentations are made interesting through activities and visuals. Everyone will ...

Beautiful contemporary museum on the fabric.

Original Text

To visit if you have time. Very complete on the history of the lin and feasible with children.

Textile

Original Text

It was on the opposite bank across the Leye River from the center of the town where the square and city hall are located. Hemp is planted in front of the entrance, which is like a field. Old weaving machines are exhibited in the hall, and the history of flux fiber making is introduced. It was an experience-based museum where various products currently made were exhibited and you can actually touch them.