Fancy an outing for all the family that's both fun and educational? Den AST, Halle's local history museum, is the place you're looking for!
The old Van Roye malthouse
This extraordinary local history museum is housed in the old Van Roye malthouse, a listed building and an industrial heritage gem. Beer is a central thread in Halle's history, and the city once counted a large number of malthouses. The Van Roye malthouse was the last one of these to close its doors, back in 1984. The discovery trail at Den AST will tell you all you ever wanted to know about malt and take you right back to the heyday of the malthouse with unique stories from the people who were there.
Exhibition ‘From Akarova to Thevenet: Halle in the Arts’
In celebration of 800 years of the City of Halle, den AST presents around a hundred artworks depicting Halle. Discover portraits of notable locals, Halle porcelain, and unique locations and traditions of Halle!
Opening hours
The exhibition runs from Saturday 5 April 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025.
Wed-Thu-Fri: 9am-12pm | 2pm-5pm*
Sat-Sun: 1pm-5pm.
*1/5, 29/5, 11/7 and 15/8: 1pm-5pm
Rate
Standard rate: € 5
Children -12 years: Free
Kom!pas: € 1
Museum pass: Free
Teacher Card: Free
Accessibility
The 'den AST' museum is situated in a historical building. The accessibility of this monument is not optimal for people with physical disabilities. The circulation to the intermediate floors is done with stairs, making them difficult to access with a wheelchair. However, the ground floor and the museum attic are accessible by elevator. The restroom is also wheelchair-accessible.
Our museum staff will be happy to assist you if you wish. Please contact us in advance, and we will do what is necessary to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Do you have a parking card for people with disabilities? There is a parking space opposite the museum building (the Meiboom).
ABC Halle
Would you like to go out with the class? Then be sure to visit ABC Halle: Den Ast, Bibliotheek Halle and Cultural Center 't Vondel bring the cultural offerings for schools together in one place.
