One of Europe’s largest musical instrument factories Kessels Museum Tilburg

This unique museum in Tilburg brings together music lovers, professionals, and curious visitors. It tells the story of Mathieu Kessels, the versatile entrepreneur behind one of Europe’s largest musical instrument factories. In the exhibition halls, you’ll discover his legacy: from instruments and historical documents to techniques that bring the craft of instrument-making to life. The museum is easily accessible—located near the train station—and offers an accessible, unique glimpse into an important chapter of Dutch music history.

If you look a little closer, you’ll discover that the museum is much more than just a collection of objects. In the workshop, volunteers lovingly restore instruments, and during workshops and in the Music Lab, you can discover for yourself how much fun it is to make music. The atmosphere is creative, open, and inviting, and a guided tour enriches the visit even further—though you’ll need to book it well in advance. The Kessels Museum is the place where young and old alike can experience just how inspiring, unifying, and timeless music can be.