Dè Wascht en Strèkt: a history of household work
Dè Wascht en Strèkt in Gilze is a private museum about washing and ironing. Irons, washing machines and mangles give everyday labour a visible history.
Comparing irons
Weight, shape and operation can open up a conversation about the work, without you needing to know every model by name.
More steps in the wash
Washing machines and mangles broaden the subject beyond ironing alone. A guided tour can help link individual tools to a complete washday, without presenting it as a single unchanging practice.
Arranging directly
Visits are by appointment only and must be confirmed by phone. Use the museum’s contact details for this and ask about current options, price and accessibility. Do not rely on the former website for a spontaneous opening; direct contact is the practical route here.
Before you go
Call 0161-451863 or 06-51144717 and wait for confirmation of the date and time.