Welcome to the tapestry museum
Step into the richly decorated town hall and immerse yourself in Oudenaarde's rich history: the tapestry industry that made the town flourish in the 16th century. Expect an outstanding collection of tapestries and an extensive collection of silverware, one of the largest in Flanders.
Flemish Masters: Experience Oudenaarde tapestries digitally
From now on, a visit to the MOU Museum Oudenaarde is a sensory journey through time. With brand new digital applications, the museum is tranfsormed into an experiential space where the rich tradition of Oudenaarde tapestries literally comes to life. Discover more.
Your visit
When visiting the MOU, you will discover the following in the town hall: the film room, the city weigh house, the upper cloth hall, the aldermen's chamber, the chapel room with the restoration atelier and the silver room. Due to work being carried out in the museum, the Margaretha van Parma room will be temporarily closed until 28 November 2025.
