Accessibility and getting there

Accessibility

At MAP, we want everyone to feel welcome. Below you'll find an overview of accessibility at each location. If you have specific questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to help!

MAP - main building (Mercator & Den Brei): 

  • address: Zwijgershoek 14 

  • fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility 

  • gently sloping level changes, sufficiently wide passageways and table display cases wheelchair users can roll under 

  • adapted toilet facilities, with the first floor accessible by lift 

  • assistance dogs are welcome 

  • a wheelchair is available free of charge 

  • a walking stick/crutch is available 

  • companions of visitors with a disability card (EDC) receive free admission 

  • groups requiring extra support can let us know in advance 

MAP - Curiosum

  • address: Zamanstraat 49 

  • an accessible toilet is available 

  • assistance dogs are welcome 

  • a walking stick/crutch is available 

  • companions of visitors with a disability card (EDC) receive free admission 

  • groups requiring extra support can let us know in advance 

  • Curiosum is a historic building without a lift. The ground floor is fully accessible to wheelchair users via a ramp at an alternative entrance on Zamanstraat. The first floor can be reached via the adjoining building, accompanied by our museum staff. In this way, we aim to allow everyone to experience the whole house. If you need extra assistance or use a wheelchair, please don't hesitate to contact us at map@sint-niklaas.be or by phone on +32 3 778 34 50. 

PLEASE NOTE: The upper floor of Curiosum cannot be visited with an electric wheelchair.

Getting there

By public transport: the museum site is located in the city centre of Sint-Niklaas, which is easily accessible by train and bus. 
On foot: the museum site is within walking distance of the Grote Markt and Sint-Niklaas train station. 
By bike: there are several bicycle racks at the Zwijgershoek site and in Mercator Park. 
By car: you'll find the Zwijgershoek car park right next to the museum site. Parking is also available beneath the Grote Markt or at the station.