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Forget dusty, boring museums. There are many to discover in Wallonia, each with its own universe, its own atmosphere. Some are vibrant, others quirky or immersive. All are incredibly welcoming, aiming at making learning fun. Exploring them is a pure delight, whether you are coming on your own, with family or friends.

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  • The school of yesteryear | Espace Arthur Masson (Treignes)
    Ecole d'Autrefois - teacher and students in a class
    Treignes

    The school of yesteryear | Espace Arthur Masson (Treignes)

    The Espace Arthur Masson, dedicated to the Belgian writer Arthur Masson, proposes an original visit in the heart of the superb Viroin valley in Belgium
  • The Espace des Saveurs et Découvertes: the perfect gourmet introduction to Herve
    Herve

    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
  • Rochefort City Tour: a 50 mn train tour of the town
    Rochefort City Tour - touristic vehicle
    Rochefort

    Rochefort City Tour: a 50 mn train tour of the town

    Meet in front of the Syndicat d’Initiative de Rochefort and jump aboard the tourist train to discover the historical and natural heritage of this amazing fortress town.
  • La Maison Tournaisienne | Museum of Folklore
    Tournai

    La Maison Tournaisienne | Museum of Folklore

    Nestled in an authentic 17th century building, La Maison Tournaisienne traces all the ages of everyday life in the region between 1800 and modern days.
  • The Sainte-Waudru collegiate church
    Mons

    The Sainte-Waudru collegiate church

    The treasury at the Saint Waudru collegiate church in Mons houses a beautiful collection of silver and gold religious icons: statues, paintings and ancient manuscripts dating from the 12th-19th centuries. The church is built in Gothic style Brabant from the 15th to the 17th centuries, with splendid alabaster statues of
  • Travel 5,000 years in time at the Archéosite and the Musée d'Aubechies
    Come visit the Archeosite d'Aubechies, the largest archaeological restoration site in Belgium
    Aubechies

    Travel 5,000 years in time at the Archéosite and the Musée d'Aubechies

    The Archeosite and Museum of Aubechies, dedicated to the era separating Pre-history from Roman times, is the largest archaeological open-air museum in Belgium.
  • Walibi Belgium theme park: a fun family day
    Wavre

    Walibi Belgium theme park: a fun family day

    One of the most famous theme parks in Belgium! Their mascot, a kangaroo, welcomes families at the entrance to guide them through the many attractions. A new area, Exotic world, has opened this year.
  • Croco Express, the Eau d'Heure lakes touristic train
    Boussu-lez-Walcourt

    Croco Express, the Eau d'Heure lakes touristic train

    Come on board the Croco Express, a sweet touristic train, to discover the region of the Eau d'Heure lakes in Belgium.
  • Château de Jehay | Amay
    Amay

    Château de Jehay | Amay

    Located in the province of Liège, the Château de Jehay offers a remarkable architecture, unique in Europe. This impressive historical building, surrounded by moats, seems to appear as if by magic as you walk past the forest.
  • Mundaneum de Mons | Centre d'archives et espace muséal
    Come and learn about the world at the Mudaneum in Mons
    Mons

    Mundaneum de Mons | Centre d'archives et espace muséal

    The Mundaneum is an exceptional archive centre and exhibition space in Mons, known to hold 12 million bibliographic records. Le Monde describes it as the Paper Google and the New York Times as The Web Time Forgot.
  • Les Rétroberlines du Viroin: a touristic route in historical vehicles
    Viroinval

    Les Rétroberlines du Viroin: a touristic route in historical vehicles

    Step into a stunning sedan and follow a 34 km itinerary, featuring the beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages of the Viroin Valley.
  • Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie (Liège)
    Liège

    Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie (Liège)

    Liège's Public Transport Museum invites you to (re)discover the vehicles of the past. A real journey through time!
  • River cruises in Huy with Val Mosan
    Huy

    River cruises in Huy with Val Mosan

    Get on board the Val Mosan in Huy and discover the Meuse valley from a different angle... This touristic boat invites you, between May and September, for a one hour cruise. Perfect with friends and family.
  • Le Pavillon: an exhibition space dedicated to digital in Namur
    Namur

    Le Pavillon: an exhibition space dedicated to digital in Namur

  • The Lobbes-Thuin historic tramway
    Thuin

    The Lobbes-Thuin historic tramway

    The Vicinal Historic Tramway Discovery Centre in Lobbes-Thuin is a museum dedicated solely to trams of all kinds: steam, electric, diesel.
  • Freÿr-sur-Meuse castle and its gardens (Hastière)
    View of the park and its orange trees at the Château de Freÿr in Hastière
    Hastière

    Freÿr-sur-Meuse castle and its gardens (Hastière)

    Freÿr sur Meuse, a Renaissance castle with stunning gardens, is part of Wallonia's protected architectural heritage.
  • Viroin Ecomuseum
    Treignes

    Viroin Ecomuseum

    The Ecomusée welcome visitors at the heart of the village of Treignes, in a remarkable, listed fortified farm.
  • Pairi Daiza, a unique zoological park near Mons
    View of the giraffes from the belvedere in Pairi Daiza
    Brugelette

    Pairi Daiza, a unique zoological park near Mons

    Taking a stroll through Pairi Daiza feels like a journey around the world... The World Garden takes transports you to every continent in turn, with the opportunity to admire animals as you walk. No wonder Pairi Daiza was voted best zoo in Europe for the past few years.
  • Le CID au Grand-Hornu | Centre d'Innovation et de Design
    Come visit the historical site of Grand Hornu, A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012
    Hornu

    Le CID au Grand-Hornu | Centre d'Innovation et de Design

    Take a former coal mine, get it listed by UNESCO as World Heritage and you get the CID of the Grand Hornu: an innovation and design centre, featuring temporary exhibitions on design, applied art and contemporary art.
  • Plopsaqua: a water theme park in Hannut-Landen
    Hannut

    Plopsaqua: a water theme park in Hannut-Landen

    Plopsaqua Hannut-Landen is a leisure sports centre in Hannut, Province of Liège.
  • River cruises and houseboat rentals on the Meuse with Dinant Evasion
    Narrowboat, no license required, on the Meuse river in Dinant
    Dinant

    River cruises and houseboat rentals on the Meuse with Dinant Evasion

    Fancy discovering the Haute-Meuse differently? Dinant Evasion offers a choice of 2 cruises on the river, starting from Dinant.
  • Le Parc à gibier de La Roche: a wildlife park in Ardenne
    Deer in a wooded landscape
    La Roche-en-Ardenne

    Le Parc à gibier de La Roche: a wildlife park in Ardenne

    Le Parc à gibier de La Roche is a wonderful opportunity to discover the animals - cute or impressive - living in the Ardenne forest. The perfect family day out!
  • The Solvay Estate | La Hulpe
    Sunset at the Solvay Regional Estate park and ponds, with the Château de La Hulpe in the background.
    La Hulpe

    The Solvay Estate | La Hulpe

    The Solvay Estate in La Hulpe, listed as "Exceptional cultural site in Wallonia", features part of the Sonian Forest and the Château de La Hulpe.
  • Modave Castle and its exceptional gardens
    The Château de Modave fountains and gardens
    Modave

    Modave Castle and its exceptional gardens

    The Modave castle, listed as major cultural heritage of Wallonia, is well worth the detour. Built on a rocky hill in the province of Liège, it is said to date back to the Middle Ages.
  • The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site
    Building on the Bois du Cazier site in Marcinelle
    Charleroi

    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.
  • Hitler's Bunker in Bruly-de-Pesche
    Brûly-de-Pesche

    Hitler's Bunker in Bruly-de-Pesche

    A completely renovated remembrance site, only a stone's throw from the French border, where Adolf Hitler stayed during the Second World War.
  • The Strépy-Thieu funicular lift, a river gem in Wallonia
    Discover the Strépy-Thieu funicular lift, dominating the Canal du centre
    La Louvière

    The Strépy-Thieu funicular lift, a river gem in Wallonia

    Located on the Canal du Centre, the Strépy-Thieu funicular lift is the largest boat lift and its 73.15 metres incline is the largest in the world. An absolute must see if you are travelling through the Hainaut region.
  • Mons Belfry: a fascinating baroque monument
    Mons

    Mons Belfry: a fascinating baroque monument

    Discover the full beauty of Belgium's only baroque belfry by taking its panoramic lift and enjoying the view over the city.
  • Musée de l'Industrie, Bois du Cazier
    Couple visiting the Industry Museum in Marcinelle, on the Bois du Cazier site
    Charleroi

    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.
  • La Roche-en-Ardenne castle ruins
    Come and visit the feudal castle of La Roche-en-Ardenne
    La Roche-en-Ardenne

    La Roche-en-Ardenne castle ruins

    Overlooking La Roche-en-Ardenne and the Ourthe river, the ruins of the feudal castle offer an unprecedented journey to the 9th century. This historic visit, nestled in the province of Luxembourg, can also be enjoyed through the many events organised year round.
  • Dubuisson Beerstorium | A brewing museum in Pipaix
    Pipaix beer museum - Dubuisson Beerstorium
    Leuze-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.
  • Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey
    Exhibition room with texts by Guillaume Apollinaire and photos
    Stavelot

    Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey

    The Guillaume Apollinaire museum retraces the stay of the poet in the region.
  • Aqualibi: the perfect water park for family fun
    Wavre

    Aqualibi: the perfect water park for family fun

    Aqualibi is a fantastic water theme park near Wavre, in Wallonia. Water at 29°C, thrilling attractions inspired by tropical places, fun slides, a wave pool and a bubbly time in a jacuzzi. It's the perfect day out with friends and family!
  • Le Siroteur | An outdoor Escape Game near Namur
    Maze seen from the sky
    La Bruyère

    Le Siroteur | An outdoor Escape Game near Namur

    Go hunting for clues with a wheelbarrow at le Siroteur in Émines (near Namur)! From July to September, this escape game takes place in a corn maze whose scenario is based on real events. This unusual activity is perfect to relax with family or friends.
  • Mahymobiles: a car museum in Leuze-en-Hainaut
    Leuze-en-Hainaut

    Mahymobiles: a car museum in Leuze-en-Hainaut

    Mahymobiles holds a remarkable collection of veteran, vintage and classic vehicles, 300 of which are on public display. Walk into the entrance hall and you are greeted by a dusty Delahaye. Look out for the unique De Mola coupé, a Rolls-Royce Phantom III and a Delaunay Belleville among other gems. Belgian brands such as
  • Charleroi Photography Museum
    Perspective view of the rooms - Charleroi's Photography Museum, Belgium
    Mont-sur-Marchienne

    Charleroi Photography Museum

    The Museum of Photography in Charleroi is the most important photography museum in Europe. It features permanent and temporary exhibitions.
  • The cave of Lorette in Rochefort: a remarkable natural heritage
    Rochefort

    The cave of Lorette in Rochefort: a remarkable natural heritage

    The Cave of Lorette, part of the Caves of Han domain, can be found in the province of Namur, only 300 m from the centre of Rochefort.
  • Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey: a religious and gourmet visit
    Orval
    Villers-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.
  • L'Apéronade bollandaise in the Pays de Herve
    Herve

    L'Apéronade bollandaise in the Pays de Herve

    Join L'Apéronade bollandaise for an exceptional escape game in nature in the Pays de Herve.
  • Forestia: a wildlife and adventure park in La Reid
    Teenager enjoying a tree top adventure at the Forestia wildlife park in Theux
    Theux

    Forestia: a wildlife and adventure park in La Reid

    Forestia, in La Reid (Haute Fagne), is fully dedicated to nature. Its green setting, wildlife park, adventure trails make it the perfect place for a day out with friends and family.
  • Domaine de Bataille de Waterloo and its 4 iconic sites
    Braine-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.
  • The Trois Vallées steam railway (in Mariembourg and Treignes)
    Mariembourg

    The Trois Vallées steam railway (in Mariembourg and Treignes)

    Enjoy a travel through time aboard this authentic steam train, a wonderful way to discover the Viroin and Haute-Meuse valleys in Wallonia.
  • Maison Van Gogh, the Marais' house in Cuesmes
    Cuesmes

    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.
  • L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay
    Virelles

    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...
  • Spa Horse Museum
    The Horse Museum in Spa - blacksmith
    Spa

    Spa Horse Museum

    Come and discover, in Queen Marie-Henriette's former stables, a permanent exhibition on equestrian activities in Spa.
  • A walk through the Furfooz Nature Reserve near Dinant
    Furfooz

    A walk through the Furfooz Nature Reserve near Dinant

    The Furfooz Park, in the province of Namur, invites you to discover its archaeological, geological and natural heritage. This family-friendly stroll offers lovely views on the Lesse river.
  • Préhistomuseum de Ramioul | A journey to Cro-Magnon man's time
    Flémalle

    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
  • The Godefroid de Bouillon Archéoscope
    A dragonfly sits on a flower
    Bouillon

    The Godefroid de Bouillon Archéoscope

    The Archéoscope Godefroid de Bouillon will take you onto an incredible immersive journey: the history of the very first crusade...