Planning to visit the collections store house in Muizen? You’ll find all the practical information you need on this page.
Depot Rato can only be visited by appointment. Book Your Group Visit here.
When contacting Depot Rato to consult a collection piece that is not available online: Request your appointment online here.
Depot Rato Tour: A Look Behind the Scenes
Discover how Mechelen's heritage is cared for and preserved at the museum's collection store house in Muizen. Marvel at racks filled with paintings and sculptures and travel back through time as you explore archaeological finds and historical objects.
Good to know
Accessibility
The first floor of the collections store house can only be reached by stairs. Guided tours are therefore not suitable for wheelchair users.
Cloakroom & Lockers
Coats and backpacks can be stored free of charge in the lockers provided, leaving your hands free to enjoy your visit. Has it been raining? Wet coats and umbrellas must remain by the lockers to help protect the fragile collections.
Toilets
The toilets at Depot Rato are gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible.
Comfort
The collections store house is kept fairly cool. The lower temperature helps preserve the objects in the best possible condition. Do you tend to feel cold quickly? We recommend bringing a jumper or scarf.
Getting Here
Getting to Depot Rato
Access to Depot Rato is through the car park on Leuvensesteenweg.
The entrance is beneath the covered walkway connecting the two warehouse buildings.
Plan your route
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By Bike
Live nearby? Cycling is a convenient choice in the traffic-calmed city of Mechelen. Bicycle racks are available next to the collection store house.
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By Bus
Several bus routes stop close to Depot Rato. The nearest stop is Muizen Lotelingstraat (68 metres away)
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By Train
Muizen railway station is within walking distance of Depot Rato, about 600m away.
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By car
Plan your route before setting off, as Mechelen operates a traffic circulation plan.
Visitors to the store house can park free of charge in the car park beside Depot Rato.
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By coach
Travelling to Depot Rato by coach ?
Your driver can drop off and collect your group in the car park beside the collections store house.
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