Plan your visit
Opening hours
Open from 10 AM to 8 PM
(exhibition halls 10 AM - 6 PM)
Last tickets: 5 PM
Closed on Mondays
Buy your ticket online in advance to secure your visit. On-site you can buy a ticket either online via your smartphone or at the reception. The reception is open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Card payments are preferred. By purchasing a ticket, you are accepting the visitor regulations and the terms and conditions of sale.
Accessibility
By public transport
De Lijn buses 70 and 709 stop at Kortrijk Plein, just 1 min. from Abby.
From Kortrijk station to Abby it’s an 850-metre walk.
By bicycle
Bicycle junction 53 is in Abby’s backyard: Begijnhofpark. As it happens, this junction is also part of the Flanders Route. This best-of route takes you along the finest highlights of the five Flemish provinces.
There is limited bicycle parking at Begijnhofpark. Larger bicycles are best parked on Houtmarkt.
By car
If you’re coming by car your best option is Parking Broel, Dam, 8500 Kortrijk (6 min. from Abby) or Parking Station, Stationsplein 8, Kortrijk (15 min. from Abby). Visitors with reduced mobility can opt for Parking Houtmarkt, Houtmarkt 1, Kortrijk (1 min. walk).
Coaches can drop off and collect their passengers on Houtmarkt (1 min. walk) and subsequently park in one of the city’s dedicated coach parks. In these reserved areas you don’t have to start a parking session.
Floor plan
There is no fixed route for a visit to Abby. Follow your intuition, or use the floor plan to easily find your way around the museum.
Accessibility
Accessibility is a primary concern for Abby. We want everyone to feel welcome at the museum. Our building is wheelchair-friendly. If you have specific questions or requests, we are happy to assist you!
Access and mobility
The various entrances are easily accessible for buggies or wheelchairs. All exhibition rooms can also be accessed with a buggy or wheelchair.
Restrooms and facilities
There are two fully accessible toilets with changing tables. You’ll find them on floor -1 under the Abby Café together with the other public restrooms, and on the first floor between Salon and Workshop. Both can be reached using the elevator and the stairs.
Lockers and storage
Jackets, rucksacks and (diaper) bags can be stored in the lockers near the reception desk. There are also several mobile charging points and coat racks. Large bags are not allowed in the exhibition spaces. Buggies or wheelchairs can be temporarily stored in the designated cabinet in the locker room, or at the bottom of the stairs to the underground exhibition spaces.
Resting options
Visitors who would like to sit down for a bit during their visit are welcome to use our museum chairs. You’ll find them at the bottom of the stairs to the underground exhibition spaces. Seat cushions for children can be borrowed free of charge at reception.
Emergency facilities
Abby has a wheelchair for emergencies.
Children’s facilities
Abby Café has two highchairs.
A changing table is available in the restrooms.