Travel to the TextielMuseum with Arriva this summer
30 June 2026
This summer, the TextielMuseum and Arriva, operator of the Bravo bus network in North Brabant, are making it even easier to visit the anniversary exhibition Mens <3 Machine – 25 Years of the TextielLab. With the special Arriva/Bravo Combi Ticket, you can travel easily by Bravo bus from Tilburg Central Station to the TextielMuseum bus stop and enjoy admission to the entire museum for just €15.
Once you arrive, discover Mens <3 Machine – 25 Years of the TextielLab, where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology. The exhibition showcases how artists, designers and the TextielLab's specialists collaborate to create textiles that push the boundaries of what is possible. From monumental wall hangings to sculptural 3D woven works, you'll discover how craftsmanship, innovation and experimentation come together. Your combi ticket also gives you access to the rest of the TextielMuseum and all current exhibitions.
For just €15, you'll receive a return bus journey between Tilburg Central Station and the TextielMuseum, plus admission to the entire museum, including Mens <3 Machine – 25 Years of the TextielLab.
Exhibition Man <3 Machine - 25 years of TextielLab. Photo by Josefina Eikenaar
25 Years of the TextielLab: where making takes centre stage
For the past 25 years, the TextielLab has been the beating heart of the TextielMuseum. It is a professional workshop where ideas are tested, boundaries are pushed, and craftsmanship and technology come together.
TextielLab, the professional workshop of the TextielMuseum. Photo by Patty van den Elshout
This anniversary exhibition features eleven remarkable works created in the TextielLab. Each piece is the result of close collaboration between artists, designers and textile specialists. The exhibition celebrates not only the finished works, but also the process of experimentation, exploration and making itself.
Read more about the exhibition
Practical information
To make your visit to Mens <3 Machine – 25 Years of the TextielLab as easy as possible, we've created a special Arriva/Bravo Combi Ticket.
With this ticket, you can travel easily to the TextielMuseum and visit the entire museum for one fixed price.
- For €15 per person, you'll receive:
- A return journey on the Bravo bus, operated by Arriva, between Tilburg Central Station and the TextielMuseum bus stop (bus line 5 towards Noord-Stokhasselt).
- Admission to the entire TextielMuseum, including Mens <3 Machine – 25 Years of the TextielLab.
- A simple, stress-free way to plan your museum visit.
Enjoy an inspiring cultural day out while travelling to the museum comfortably and sustainably.
