Archives
The following valuable archives are securely stored in Sportimonium.
KBC-Van Landeghem Sports Archive
Books, periodicals and newspaper cuttings on modern sports, with an emphasis on cycling, football, swimming and the Olympic Games.
Vervacke Cycling Archive
Books and periodicals but mainly photographs, on cycling.
Victor Boin Collection
Victor Boin was a multifaceted Belgian athlete. He was a celebrated sports journalist, held numerous management positions and was president of the Olympic Committee from 1955 to 1965. His study, with numerous memorabilia, has a permanent home in the museum. His library and personal archive are stored in the documentation centre.
Thanks to a sponsorshop from the heirs of the late Victor Boin (1886-1974), approximately 30.000 collection items can be preserved in optimal conditions in the museum depot "Preservation Hall Victor Boin" of Sportimonium.
Fencing Museum Collection
When the Musée de l'Escrime was forced to shut in 2011, its substantial collection was rehoused in Sportimonium.
Faber Collection, KU Leuven
Research project into traditional games in the history of sports clubs. Papers covering some 2,800 sports clubs in Flanders.