National Playing Card Museum
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There is a convenient parking lot within the museum area, and we faced no issues finding a spot. If it happens to be full, an additional parking area is located right in front of the building. The staff, particularly the ladies, are welcoming and friendly. Lockers are available for your belongings, and there's a designated area to hang your extra clothes or coat. Wheelchair accessibility is good, complemented by a lift for those in need. The exhibition itself is captivating, showcasing fascinating history. However, it would enhance the experience if explanations were available in other languages such as French and English, catering to visitors not proficient in German. Post-visit, we headed to the café with automated machines for a coffee. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. Clean and well-maintained restrooms add to the positive experience. I highly recommend exploring this museum.
HannaHanna
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Awesome museum to learn about the history of Turnhout in relation with printing and playing cards. The employees are knowledgeable and very helpful. Tickets are 5€ per person and i have to admit, the information is awesome. Short videos in multiple languages, paper to read more and they also offer workshops (vie the website for dates). It's been very interesting and from Feb 2023 there will be a new exhibition... exciting! 😁
Intan DistlerIntan Distler
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A little gem of a place. Really interesting to see all the different card printing presses, also the old steam engine. Overall a truly worthwhile experience. The Saturday staff of 3 young ladies were incredibly helpful and engaging, there are also special two days in most months when the old printing presses are turned on and used. Great to see different playing card designs. And entrance only 5 EUR. Super
Elīna NesimiogluElīna Nesimioglu
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Het kaartenmuseum was een aangename locatie om iets meer te leren over de geschiedenis van de kaart. Aan de hand van een filmpje kregen we uitleg over de evolutie van de verschillende technieken die men gebruikte bij het drukken van de kaarten. Nadien kon je deze dan bekijken en bij elke techniek vond je ook kopijen met wat extra uitleg als je je er nog meer in wou verdiepen. Boven kwamen we tot de ontdekking dat een kaart meer was dan een kaart, een communicatiemiddel bij uitstek alvorens men reclame op de achterzijde begon te plaatsen. Het was leuk om die diverse anekdotes te lezen, alleen wel kleine leesbare lettertjes. Dit probleem hadden we geuit bij de verantwoordelijke van het museum en zij zou dit toch meenemen voor de toekomst. We hadden ook nog een vraag over de symboliek van de vier symbolen op de kaart. De dame in kwestie heeft er alles aan gedaan om ons een antwoord hierop te geven, zelfs met wat opzoekingswerk. Ja, echt iemand met passie voor haar job. En tot slot hebben we ons als volwassenen ook nog geamuseerd met de kaartenkleding die er hing, gaf een leuke toets aan ons bezoek.
Karin Van AschKarin Van Asch
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Highly recommended. The genuine educative content of this museum enabled me to discover much more than what I know about playing cards. Especially, the printing demonstration delivered by the senior craftsmen is definitely worth participating (English available). Visiting this museum was definitely the highlight in our trip.
S InoueS Inoue
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Very interesting location, the ticket includes a 10-minutes educational animated movie and the museum staff speak English and are very nice and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, there isn't an English description available and not even a French one for the majority of the exposed items.
Daniel Iulian MihaiDaniel Iulian Mihai
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Address
Druivenstraat 18, 2300 Turnhout, Belgium
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+32 14 41 56 21
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Website
speelkaartenmuseum.be
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attractions: Begijnhof, Kasteel van de Hertogen van Brabant, Taxandriamuseum, Begijnhofmuseum, restaurants: Brasserie Stadspark, Hawaiian Poké Bowl - Turnhout, Lunch Garden Turnhout, De Cinema Restaurant, Stadscafé Turnhout, Barzoen, Café Ranonkel, De Zwarte Ruiter | Madelon Turnhout, Tati Coffee Roasters, De Waterput

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