Practical information
Opening hours
The museum is closed due to renovation works from 10 February 2025 until 28 June 2026.
Location
Museum:
Gildestraat 2-8 (see below for parking options)
9870 Machelen-aan-de-Leie
Administrative address: Machelen Dorp 5, 9870 Machelen-aan-de-Leie
Public transport
- Train: Deinze station (5 km from Machelen-aan-de-Leie)
- From Deinze station to Machelen by bus: line 75 Deinze–Kortrijk, stop “Machelen Dorpsstraat”,
12-minute walk - From Deinze station to Machelen by bike: 5 km
Rent a bike via Blue-bike
Tickets
Parking
Free parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the museum. Parking spaces can be found in Kloosterstraat, at the Emmaüs parking areas, and further along Leihoekstraat and Petegemstraat.
Parking in Gildestraat (the museum’s official address) is not possible.
With the family
Explore the wonderful world of Roger Raveel with children
Since spring 2023, the museum offers a brand-new family pack. Families with children aged 5 to 12 can explore the world of Roger Raveel with a backpack filled with creative materials.
The children’s pack costs €2 per family. Look for the green cart in the entrance hall and ask for more information at the reception. Have fun!
Roger Raveel Route
On this walk, the artist takes you through the most beautiful natural spots in Machelen-aan-de-Leie and introduces you to locations that played an important role in his life and work.
Want to join? Download the map here and start the story here.
The route is signposted, and along the way you will discover the story behind each location via QR codes, with paintings, archival material, videos and more.
Distance: 4 km
Start and finish: Roger Raveel Museum