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Looking for a cultural experience? Why not spend a few hours exploring museums? Whether they're large or small, there's something for all interests and ages. Here's a selection of the most remarkable museums in Wallonia, from Roisin to Manderfeld via Nivelles.
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- Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose et le jardin du cloître à Lessines© Francis VaubanLessines
Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose et le jardin du cloître à Lessines
Situated in the province of Hainaut, near the city of Tournai, this hospital is a unique witness to the way medieval hospitals operate. - Le Phare | A museum complex in Andenne© Ville d’AndenneAndenne
Le Phare | A museum complex in Andenne
Le Phare, a new museum space in Andenne, offers an interactive journey through history... Children and adults alike will enjoy travelling through eras thanks to the modern, playful presentation of the galleries. - François Duesberg museum (Mons)© C. CarpentierMons
François Duesberg museum (Mons)
Located in the former premises of the National Bank of Belgium, opposite the Sainte-Waudru collegiate church, this museum offers a fascinating insight in the life of French society from the reign of Louis XVI to the Restoration. Dedicated to decorative art, its collections feature quite unusual, if not rare, pieces. - Tournai Fine Arts Museum© WAPICTTournai
Tournai Fine Arts Museum
The current Museum of Fine Arts was born from the genius of Art Nouveau architecture, Victor Horta. - The steam railway museum of the Three Valleys | Treignes© CFV3V - Guillaume AllardTreignes
The steam railway museum of the Three Valleys | Treignes
Set in a former international station, the museum retraces Belgium's railway and industrial history - The Musée du Pays d'Ourthe-Amblève in Comblain-au-Pont© Musée du Pays d'Ourthe-AmblèveComblain-Au-Pont
The Musée du Pays d'Ourthe-Amblève in Comblain-au-Pont
Housed in an old presbytery dating from the 17th century, the Musée du Pays d'Ourthe-Amblève, invites visitors on a fascinating journey in the history of man, from Prehistoric times to today. - SPARKOH!: a scientific adventures park (Frameries)© Hyacinthe ArthursFrameries
SPARKOH!: a scientific adventures park (Frameries)
SPARKOH! is a unique attraction featuring interactive, family-friendly exhibitions to approach science in a different way. - The citadel of Dinant, a fortress in the Meuse valley© WBT - J.P. RemyDinant
The citadel of Dinant, a fortress in the Meuse valley
The citadel of Dinant promises an incredible day out. Retrace 900 years history and discover the Meuse valley in Belgium. - Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey: a religious and gourmet visit© OrvalVillers-devant-Orval
Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey: a religious and gourmet visit
Founded in 1132, Notre-Dame of Orval is one of the most remarkable Cistercian abbeys in Belgium. This historical location is still home to a bustling community of monks and even... a Trappist brewery. - The Musée de la Vie wallonne (Liège)© WBT - J.P. RemyLiège
The Musée de la Vie wallonne (Liège)
The Musée de la vie wallonne, in the heart of Liège, presents the history and lives of Wallonia from the 19th century to the present days. - Liège Archeoforum: an archaeological museum featuring fascinating remains© IPWLiège
Liège Archeoforum: an archaeological museum featuring fascinating remains
Liège's Archaeoforum is an exceptional archaeological site located in the city centre, right under the Place Saint-Lambert. - The museum retracing the 1815 battle... from Wellington's point of view© WBT - Bruno DalimonteWaterloo
The museum retracing the 1815 battle... from Wellington's point of view
This museum, once an inn, served as headquarters to the Duke of Wellington the night of June 17th, 1815. Right before the famous battle of Waterloo... - Hougoumont Farm: an iconic location in the Waterloo battlefield© Tempora et Luc PetitBraine-l'Alleud
Hougoumont Farm: an iconic location in the Waterloo battlefield
Locate just 1.5 km from the Memorial, la Ferme d’Hougoumont is one of the iconic locations that played a part in the Battle of Waterloo. - Maison du Patrimoine Médiéval Mosan | Dinant© G. Focant-DPatBouvignes
Maison du Patrimoine Médiéval Mosan | Dinant
Immerse yourself in the eventful history of the Mosan Valley thanks to the Mosan medieval heritage house. Dsiover Mosane life in Dinant. - MUMONS | Musée de l'Université de Mons© UMONSMons
MUMONS | Musée de l'Université de Mons
Science, art, curiosities... This university museum aims at giving you the keys to better understand the world around you. - Bouillon castle: a medieval gem in Wallonia© WBT - David SamynBouillon
Bouillon castle: a medieval gem in Wallonia
Built on three rock pitons overlooking the Semois river, the Bouillon Castle is a remarkable monument in the province of Luxembourg, retracing almost a thousand years of history and military architecture. - The Espace des Saveurs et Découvertes: the perfect gourmet introduction to Herve© MT Pays de HerveHerve
The Espace des Saveurs et Découvertes: the perfect gourmet introduction to Herve
The "Espace des Saveurs" of the "Maison de Tourisme" in the Pays de Herve is the ideal starting point for a walk in the region - The Musée du Petit Format d’Art Contemporain in Viroinval© MPFACNismes
The Musée du Petit Format d’Art Contemporain in Viroinval
In Viroinval, the Musée du Petit Format d’Art Contemporain welcomes you in an intimate atmosphere. It invites you to discover the richness of its collection made up of donations by international artists participating in the Petit Format de Papier biennial. - Plugstreet 14-18 Experience in Comines-Warneton© Office du Tourisme de Comines-WarnetonPloegsteert
Plugstreet 14-18 Experience in Comines-Warneton
Want to know more about the first world war in Wallonia? Visit the Plugstreet 14-18 experience, by the British Memorial in Ploegsteert. - L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteVirelles
L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay
The Aquascope offers visitors quite fantastic adventures - from discovering the most beautiful pond in Wallonia to tree tops... - Dubuisson Beerstorium | A brewing museum in Pipaix© Brasserie DubuissonLeuze-en-Hainaut
Dubuisson Beerstorium | A brewing museum in Pipaix
Nestled in the stunning Ghyssegnies Castle, Dubuisson Beerstorium is a museum retracing the story of the oldest Walloon brewery. Now 250 years old, it sure comes with a lot of anecdotes. - The Glass Museum at the Bois du Cazier© WBT - J.P. RemyCharleroi
The Glass Museum at the Bois du Cazier
The Glass Museum, at the Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle, retraces five thousand years of art, history and technology. - Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution© Bernard VanroyHoudeng-Aimeries
Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution
The Bois-du-Luc mining site was one of the main witnesses of the industrial revolution in Wallonia. This extraordinary historical heritage, wonderfully well preserved, is protected by UNESCO. - The Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche© Musée international du Carnaval et du MasqueBinche
The Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche
The Musée International du Carnaval et du Masque de Binche, at the very heart of a city famous for it Carnival characters (named the Gilles), invites you to discover the region's many festivals and traditions. - Mons Artothèque Mons: discover what happens in museums backstage© ArtothèqueMons
Mons Artothèque Mons: discover what happens in museums backstage
The Arthothèque reveals the hidden life of no less than 50,000 artworks, their renovations, the way they are stored and protected when not on show to the public. - Viroin Ecomuseum© Gautier GuérandTreignes
Viroin Ecomuseum
The Ecomusée welcome visitors at the heart of the village of Treignes, in a remarkable, listed fortified farm. - Villers Abbey, part of Wallonia's exceptional cultural heritage© Abbaye de Villers asblVillers-la-Ville
Villers Abbey, part of Wallonia's exceptional cultural heritage
The Villers Abbey, built in 1146, now in ruins is a stunning witness of how the Cistercian Monks lived. The site is considered one of the most complete in Europe as it features remains of all the buildings used daily. - Blegny-Mine: an iconic mining site in the province of Liège© SPW SGO4 - G. FocantBlegny
Blegny-Mine: an iconic mining site in the province of Liège
Located east of Liège, this site is one of the four authentic coal mines left in Europe, all listed by UNESCO. Put your jacket and helmet on: the guided tour will take you through galleries 30 to 60 m underground! - Stavelot History Museum | Wibald Space© Abbaye de StavelotStavelot
Stavelot History Museum | Wibald Space
The History Museum of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy offers a modern, intelligent and fun journey along the astonishing history of a state of the old regime. - Musée de l'Industrie, Bois du Cazier© WBT - Denis ErroyauxCharleroi
Musée de l'Industrie, Bois du Cazier
The Musée de l'Industrie, in the Bois du Cazier, South of Charleroi, takes you back to the industrial revolution era. - Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey© Abbaye de Stavelot - Musée Guillaume ApollinaireStavelot
Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey
The Guillaume Apollinaire museum retraces the stay of the poet in the region. - CoSMos | The salmon's odyssey in Erezée© RIVEO - K.SpruitÉrezée
CoSMos | The salmon's odyssey in Erezée
Once quite abundant in the Ourthe, salmon had in 1935 entirely disappeared from our waterways. A passionate team is now working at reintroducing the species back into our rivers. Discover this fascinating odyssey in Erezée, just 10 km from RIVEO (Hotton) - Préhistomuseum de Ramioul | A journey to Cro-Magnon man's time© PréhistomuseumFlémalle
Préhistomuseum de Ramioul | A journey to Cro-Magnon man's time
Imagination is the wonder of children. In Wallonia, they can embody different personas on their travel adventures and transport the adults with them... At Prehistomuseum Adventure Park in Ramioul, you can channel your inner Flintstone as you try your hand at spar throwing or get comfortable in a cave. It's a place to m - Spa Horse Museum© J. HertaySpa
Spa Horse Museum
Come and discover, in Queen Marie-Henriette's former stables, a permanent exhibition on equestrian activities in Spa. - Domaine de Bataille de Waterloo and its 4 iconic sites© MT Waterloo - Jean-Philippe Van DammeBraine-l'Alleud
Domaine de Bataille de Waterloo and its 4 iconic sites
The Lion's hamlet was part of the Waterloo battlefield where French and English troops fought on June 15, 1815. - Tournai Natural History Museum and Vivarium© Visitwapi.be - Jan D'HondtTournai
Tournai Natural History Museum and Vivarium
The Natural History Museum in Tournai, Belgium, features rich collections and a vivarium. Its 19th century setting has been wonderfully preserved. - ArtHouse: masterpieces by 20th century artists in Chaudfontaine© SourceOrama - Didier GémisChaudfontaine
ArtHouse: masterpieces by 20th century artists in Chaudfontaine
This incredible museum features in its permanent collections work by the greatest artists of the last century: Magritte, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, Folon are only a few of the master painters to admire there. This cultural space is family friendly and a wonderful place to introduce younger generations to modern art. - Maison de la Poterie: a pottery interpretation centre in Châtelet© LDV ProductionChâtelet
Maison de la Poterie: a pottery interpretation centre in Châtelet
Housed in an old pottery manufacture, La Maison de la Poterie pays tribute to past and present potters through a cultural journey and an important scenography. Make a detour to Bouffioulx (Châtelet) to discover it. - Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre© Jerusalem Destercke-HockBastogne
Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre
The former US headquarters set up by legendary General McAuliffe in December 1944 is now a WW2 interpretation centre. - Rochefort Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, nature and cultural heritage© A. PetitLavaux-Sainte-Anne
Rochefort Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, nature and cultural heritage
The castle of Lavaux-Saint-Anne, its three museums, its park and gardens in the province of Namur are sure to enchant the whole family. - The Fort de Loncin, a unique memorial of the Great War in Liège© Fort de Loncin - WBT - Fr. MazyAns
The Fort de Loncin, a unique memorial of the Great War in Liège
The Fort de Loncin is an exceptional memorial site. Located just a few kilometres from the town centre, it became the symbol of the Battle of Liège when facing the German troops in 1914. Partly destroyed during the first world war, it remains preserved as such. - The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site© WBT - JP RemyCharleroi
The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site
Listed by UNESCO as one of the major mining sites in Wallonia, the Bois du Cazier is a particularly touching memorial. Located South of Charleroi, this preserved industrial heritage site stretches along 26 hectares. A remarkable orientation trail has been designed to present its 3 heaps and architectural features. - The Doudou Museum in Mons and its Jardin du Mayeur© Serge BrisonMons
The Doudou Museum in Mons and its Jardin du Mayeur
Located in the Jardin du Mayeur, the Doudou Museum invites you to discover the rich world of the Ducasse, listed as world heritage. - Le Couloir du Temps et De la Pierre au Ciel: to movies presenting the story of Tournai© visittournaiTournai
Le Couloir du Temps et De la Pierre au Ciel: to movies presenting the story of Tournai
Le Couloir du Temps, a multimedia spectacle now screened at the Tourist Office, presents the 2,000 years of history in the town of tournai in just 20 minutes. - The museum of the Domaine de la Bataille de Waterloo© WBT - J.P. RemyBraine-l'Alleud
The museum of the Domaine de la Bataille de Waterloo
(Re)discover this famous page of Walloon history, straight on the battlefield which witnessed the battle on June 18th, 1815. More than a museum, this is a multi-sensorial, immersive experience. Come with friends and family and learn more about this event, a turning point in the history of Europe. - Maison Van Gogh, the Marais' house in Cuesmes© Jean-François BerhinCuesmes
Maison Van Gogh, the Marais' house in Cuesmes
Located near Mons, the Maison du Marais is dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh, one of the greatest painters from the 19th century. - Musée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz© Musée royal de MariemontMorlanwelz
Musée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz
Opened since 1975, set in a splendid park, the Musée royal de Mariemont features collections gathered by its founder Raoul Waroqué. - The Musée de la Boverie: fine arts and exhibitions in Liège© WBT - Denis ErroyauxLiège
The Musée de la Boverie: fine arts and exhibitions in Liège
Visit La Boverie, an iconic cultural site in Liège: both an art museum and an international exhibition space.