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Newsletters archive Find recent electronic newsletters of the MOT in pdf format (only Dutch-speaking). They offer you an information update on the Museum and its activities as well as interesting background information on all sorts of technical subjects.

Proverbs and sayings: Household Sayings This text can only be consulted in Dutch.

Proverbs and sayings: AgricultureThis text can only be consulted in Dutch.

Making the pump fixtures After drilling the trunk, the pump borer has to finish the pump mechanism. This involves both turning and forging the pump fixtures. The proof of the pudding is the mounting of the pump crank.

The MOT's collection What do we collect and preserve? The MOT’s collection of objects consists mainly of hand tools. We have deliberately not confined ourselves to acquiring specialised hand tools or beautifully decorated objects. Our aim is to build up a representative collection of tools that are actually used by men and women. We also collect the technical equipment associated with different trades or users, such as containers of all kinds, furniture (workbenches, lathes, carding stool etc.), ropes, workwear and measuring tools. To illustrate the importance of technology in everyday life, vehicles and household goods are also preserved, such as stoves, lighting fixtures, textiles and kitchenware. The MOT collection is not confined to a specific period, theme or place. It is an extensive and varied collection of technical objects ranging from the remote past, including in the form of archaeological finds, to the present day. We acquire both old and new pieces without restriction as...

Meise Botanic Garden and the MOT One day programme 9.45 Breakfast In the Orangery of Meise Botanic Garden. One slice of cake and a choice of coffee or tea. 10.30 Guided tour of Meise Botanic Garden 12.30 Lunch In the Orangery of Meise Botanic Garden. Beef stew with chips or chicken and potatoes. Including soft drink, draught drink or glass of house wine + coffee/tea. 14.30 Guided tour in the MOT The MOT is an active museum about anything powered by water, wind or muscle. Discover the sometimes unexpected technical side of everyday life, such as washing clothes and the use of wood. 16.30 End