The Belgian Draught-horse Museum
Located at the former municipal hall of Vollezele, the museum of the Belgian draught-horse has become through time a recognized value of the country's cultural patrimony. It is yearly welcoming hundreds of visitors from nearby and abroad.
The initiator and promoter of the museum, Philippe van Dixhoorn, was in a straight line issued from the families which exploited the stud-farms in early times. He has succeeded in achieving his dream to create a museum devoted to draught-horses, and his aspiration has been perpetuated thanks to members of his family, friends and volunteers.
In 2012 the museum's concept has been restyled so as to increase its attractiveness for a broader audience.
Various items, displayed in four languages on panels and touch-screens, open the interesting worlf of the draught-horses.
New topics developed in an interactive way, are inviting adolescents and schools.
In 2018, the museum's screening room was expanded to accommodate larger groups of visitors. Modern and adapted sanitary facilities were provided and the heating system was also renewed.
In 2024, QR codes (audio) were installed in the various rooms so that individual visitors can be informeded at their own pace in four languages of their choice (NL-F-D-E).
Following a visit, you can take the new Brillant walk, supported by POI or Point of Interest (GPS) of about 3,5 Km, offering an opportunity to discover sites related to the history of the Belgian draught-horse, but as well to contemplate splendid horses grazing in the meadows.
Where to find us ?
On the "Oudstrijdersplein" at Vollezele (postal code 1570, part-municipality of Galmaarden, Vlaams-Brabant) which is sited along roadway N255 from Ninove to Edingen [Enghien]. The museum is located just in front of the monument devoted to the stallion"Brillant".
