Museum for Old Techniques
About This Museum
People don't just come to the MOT for dusty old tools; they come to hear the stories. You'll find folks gathered around the clattering wooden cogs of our working watermill, or leaning in as the blacksmith's hammer falls on glowing iron. It’s a place where you can almost smell the coal smoke and hear the whispers of the craftsmen who once powered our town. By the time you leave, you understand this isn't just a museum—it's the living memory of Grimbergen itself.
Collection Highlights
The magnificent, fully-operational watermill is our star, but don't miss the cooper's workshop with its forest of barrel staves or the collection of beautifully preserved horse-drawn carriages.
Visitor Information
You'll find us tucked away in Guldendal, a quiet spot that feels a world away from the main road. Check their website for the smithing and milling demonstration days—that's when the place truly comes alive.
Architecture & Building
The museum is cleverly housed in a restored 18th-century farm complex, all red brick and weathered timber, with the old barns and stables now filled with machinery instead of livestock.
Contact & Location
Address: 20, Guldendal, Sint-Servaasveld, Grimbergen, Halle-Vilvoorde, Vlaams-Brabant, Vlaanderen, 1850, België / Belgique / Belgien
Phone: +32 2 270 81 11
Website: Visit Website
