ORGANIZATION
Step into the world of the SCHOENKWARTIER. The rich past of the shoe and leather industry comes to life in the Shoe Quarter.
Wij laten je de wereld van schoenen ontdekken. Wij geloven dat schoenen niet alleen iets zijn wat je draagt, maar dat ze staan voor identiteit, voor zelfexpressie, en dat ze ons helpen onze plek in de wereld te vinden. Daarom nodigen we iedereen uit om bij ons de wereld van schoenen te ontdekken. Of je nu een designliefhebber, maker, ontwerper, student of gewoon een nieuwsgierige bezoeker bent, bij ons kun je leren, creëren, en jezelf ontwikkelen.
Our mission is clear: we connect hearts and hands to build the future of the footwear industry. We provide a stage for innovation and development by using our unique collection of 20,000 objects as a solid foundation and source of inspiration. Located in the heart of North Brabant, on the historic site where shoes have been produced for centuries, we connect the regional heritage of Brabant's leather and shoe industry with contemporary artisanal shoemaking, orthopedics, art, fashion & design, and future industrial product design.
The Schoenenkwartier is a shoe museum, knowledge center and lab all in one. We are the only place in the Netherlands where the tradition of artisanal shoe making meets contemporary design, art and innovation. Here we provide a space where visitors, makers, designers, education and the shoe industry come together to learn, create and innovate. In our award-winning Kropholler complex, we provide an inspiring environment for a wide audience - from families to design enthusiasts - and give the footwear industry a stage to shape its future.
