National Museum of the Playing Card
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Relics from as far back as the 16th century are on display in a city known for its playing card industry.

šŸ“œ This museum in Turnhout, Belgium, documents over 400 years of playing card history, use, and manufacture. It's housed in an old factory building and is one of only five playing card museums globally, the only one demonstrating fabrication.šŸ”

Why Go

šŸƒ Explore 400+ years of playing card history, including a diverse collection of cards dating back to the 16th century.
āš™ļø See historic printing presses in action, with demonstrations of card making.
šŸ–¼ļø View rare items, including a 1567 dragon-themed deck and the first metallic press.
šŸŽ² Experience digital card games in the Room of the Future.
šŸ­ Learn about Turnhout's rich printing history and its role as a playing card hub.
šŸ’” Discover the cultural, political, and commercial purposes of playing cards through history.

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed on Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st.

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Demonstrations of card making are held twice a month, and every Thursday in July and August (with a 2 PM printing demo on free admission days).
šŸ†“ Admission is free on Thursdays in July and August.
šŸŽ Admission ticket includes a deck of cards.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults €5, concessions €3, under 18s free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00. Closed Mondays, Dec 25, Jan 1.

Getting There

šŸ“ž +32 14 41 56 21
šŸ“§ museum.speelkaart@turnhout.be
šŸ…æļø Free onsite and guarded parking available.
♿ Ramp access ensures wheelchair-accessibility.

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