What to do · Mechelen
Kazerne Dossin, Holocaust memorial and museum
Information
- From
- €12 adult
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, weekends and public holidays from 9:30 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers; the content is hard for small children
During the German occupation, the Dossin barracks in Mechelen was the assembly camp from which the trains of deported Jews and Roma from Belgium left for Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today the former barracks houses the memorial, which is free, and opposite, a white four-storey building houses the museum on the Holocaust and human rights.
Tickets and hours
The permanent exhibition costs €12; ages 9 to 21, teachers and students pay €5. The memorial is free. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9:30 to 17:00. Closed every Wednesday, as well as 1 January, Rosh Hashanah (12 and 13 September 2026), Yom Kippur (21 September) and 24, 25 and 31 December. Tickets are bought at its online shop.
Getting there
It is on the Goswin de Stassartstraat, north of the centre, about ten minutes' walk from the Grote Markt. From the central station it is 2 km; from Nekkerspoel, 1.2 km. It has no parking of its own: the nearest is Tinel, 200 metres away.
Tips
- Leave it for the morning It is an intense visit. Afterwards, a stroll beside the Dijle or the beguinage, five minutes away, helps to close the day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kazerne Dossin cost?
€12 for the permanent exhibition; €5 for ages 9 to 21. The memorial is free.
Which day is it closed?
Every Wednesday and some Jewish holidays.
Is it suitable for children?
For teenagers, yes, and it is highly recommended. For small children, the content is hard.
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