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Hospital Museum St. Dimpna is located in the old hospital and monastic buildings of the Augustinians, of which the oldest parts date back to the 15th century. In the museum, the visitor learns about the everyday life in a hospital and the life of the hospital sisters. Also the memories of Saint Dymphna survive; this Irish king's daughter, who died a martyr's death in Geel, lies at the foundations of the family care of mentally ill people in Geel. Audioguides and computers are available.

NLGasthuismuseum St.-Dimpna
FRMusée de l’hôpital St.-Dimpna

History & Anthropology History & Anthropology Art & Design Art & Design Religion Historic house Profession & Craft Applied art Ethnology Religious building

#68 Art & Design in Belgium #114 History & Anthropology in Belgium #14 Applied art museums in Belgium #5 Ethnology museums in Belgium #19 Historic houses in Belgium #14 Profession & craft museums in Belgium #18 Religion museums in Belgium #17 Religious buildings in Belgium

#68 Art & Design in Belgium #114 History & Anthropology in Belgium #14 Applied art museums in Belgium #5 Ethnology museums in Belgium #19 Historic houses in Belgium #14 Profession & craft museums in Belgium #18 Religion museums in Belgium #17 Religious buildings in Belgium
Hospital Museum St. Dimpna
Gasthuisstraat 1
2440 Geel

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
13:30 – 17:00
Thursday
13:30 – 17:00
Friday
13:30 – 17:00
Saturday
13:30 – 17:00
Sunday
13:30 – 17:00

Admission

OKV CardValid

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Credit card
Restaurant
Child-friendly
Audio tour

Location & Map

Gasthuisstraat 1, Geel

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Hospital Museum St. Dimpna in Geel, Belgium, offers visitors an insight into the town's unique history of mental health care. Located in a former infirmary, the museum showcases the evolution of psychiatric treatment and the story of St. Dimpna, the patron saint of mental health. Exhibits include historical medical equipment, photographs, and documents that illustrate the development of care practices over time. Visitors appreciate the museum's informative displays and the connection to Geel's tradition of family-based care for those with mental illnesses. However, some reviewers note that the museum is relatively small and that not all information is available in multiple languages, which can be a drawback for international visitors. The museum provides a thought-provoking experience, but may not appeal to those looking for a more interactive or expansive museum visit. Overall, it offers a niche but valuable perspective on an important aspect of local and medical history.

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