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COVID-19: Touristic attractions remain closed for the time being in Wallonia. Museums, however, can reopen from December 1, 2020.

We do our best to keep our information up to date but it's always best to check with the site you hope to visit before heading there - by phone, email, social media or simply by visiting their website - to see their latest opening hours and entry conditions.

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 former Tellin foundry, which produced thousands of bells
    ©  Tellin-Fonderie ASBL
    Tellin

    The former Tellin foundry, which produced thousands of bells

    The Tellin foundry was the very last one in Belgium to make bells. Guided tours of the site, listed as industrial cultural heritage, present the lost wax technique used at the time, the bridge crane and the reverberatory furnace.
  • Malagne, the Archéopark presenting our ancestors: the Gauls
    Come and live a Gallo-Roman experience in Malagne, at the Rochefort Archéoparc
    © WBT - DenisErroyaux
    Rochefort

    Malagne, the Archéopark presenting our ancestors: the Gauls

    Travel back to Gallo-Roman times! In this archeopark, between gardens and vegetable patches, you will have a chance to be a blacksmith, a potter, a baker... A wonderful immersive, historical experience.
  • The Owl Distillery: a Scottish touch in Belgium
    Discover the Owl Distillery with Grâce-Hollogne and Etienne Bouillon, its creator.
    © WBT - Emmanuel Mathez
    Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher

    The Owl Distillery: a Scottish touch in Belgium

    The Owl Distillery makes the sole whisky 100% made in Belgium. Come and taste "The Belgian Owl", a Single Malt Whisky produced in Hesbaye.
  • The Darcis chocolate shop and museum in Verviers
    © Darcis
    Verviers

    The Darcis chocolate shop and museum in Verviers

    Jean-Philippe Darcis, Belgian chocolate ambassador and pioneer of the macaron in Belgium, welcomes you in his chocolate museum in Verviers. There you will retrace the origins and history of this fantastic treat through a chocolate trail.
  • Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo battlefield: a 360° fresco
    ©  WBT - Alex Kouprianoff
    Braine-L'Alleud

    Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo battlefield: a 360° fresco

    This extraordinary, full scale mural present the various scenes of the 1815 battle between Wellington and Napoleon's troops. Painted in 1912, it gives an impressive 3D feel.
  • The Wellington Museum in Waterloo, a museum retracing the 1815 battle
    Memorial tourism - The Wellington Museum in Waterloo
    © WBT - Bruno Dalimonte
    Waterloo

    The Wellington Museum in Waterloo, a museum retracing the 1815 battle

    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...
  • Reinhardstein castle | Ovifat
    ©  WBT - S. Wittenbol
    Ovifat

    Reinhardstein castle | Ovifat

    Nestled in the eastern townships of the Haute s Fagnes, this castle from the 14th century overlooks Ovifat from the top of its peak.
  • Blegny-Mine: an iconic mining site near Liège
    Discover Blegny-Mine: a major European mining site, listed by UNESCO
    © SPW SGO4 - G. Focant
    Blegny

    Blegny-Mine: an iconic mining site near 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!
  • The Espace Gallo-Romain in Ath and its remarkably preserved vessels
    ©  Arthurs H. (Fédération du Tourisme de la Province du Hainaut)
    Ath

    The Espace Gallo-Romain in Ath and its remarkably preserved vessels

    The boats and archaeological artefacts presented at the Espace Gallo-romain are the results of an exceptional discovery made in Pommeroeul in 1975. Join us on a journey through time to learn more about the Romans in Ath.
  • Hitler's Bunker in Bruly-de-Pesche
    ©  bunkerhitler.be
    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.
  • Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey: a religious and gourmet visit
    Orval
    © 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.
  • SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes
    ©  Ville de Mons - Serge Brison
    Spiennes

    SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes

    Just 6 km from Mons, the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes or SILEX'S, listed by UNESCO, are well worth a visit...
  • The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site
    ©  WBT - J.P. Remy
    Marcinelle

    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.
  • Château de Franchimont: a medieval fortress in Theux
    © B. Lorquet
    Theux

    Château de Franchimont: a medieval fortress in Theux

    The Château de Franchimont is an 11th-century medieval fortress, built on a rocky peak dominating three valleys north of the Ardennes, about 8 km from Spa.
  • Source O Rama: the journey a little drop of water in the big world
    ©  SourceOrama - Didier Gémis
    Chaudfontaine

    Source O Rama: the journey a little drop of water in the big world

    Visitors can discover the many secrets of fresh water at Source O Rama, in the heart of the Parc des Sources de Chaudfontaine. This fun, family-friendly visit can be combined with a stroll through the nearby Modern Art Museum, the ArtHouse.
  • The Brasserie des Fagnes in Mariembourg
    Brasserie des Fagnes
    © Brasserie des Fagnes
    Mariembourg

    The Brasserie des Fagnes in Mariembourg

    Step into the Brasserie des Fagnes de Mariembourg and discover the art of brewing the Super des Fagnes: the visit is free.
  • The Château de Beloeil estate, the Belgian Versailles
    Come and explore the Château de Beloeil and its park in the province of Hainaut
    © WBT - J.P. Remy
    Beloeil

    The Château de Beloeil estate, the Belgian Versailles

    Built in the 14th century, this massive turreted chateau is surrounded by a wide moat connected to a series of lakes and channels which wind through one of the largest and most ornate French-style gardens in Belgium.
  • Escale Forestière: a relaxing break in the Bon Secours forest
    ©  O. Legardien
    Bon-Secours

    Escale Forestière: a relaxing break in the Bon Secours forest

    Welcome to the Escale forestière... Now take off your shoes and enjoy this incredible path through the forest, meant to be walked on bare foot.
  • Dubuisson Beerstorium | A brewing museum in Pipaix
    ©  Brasserie Dubuisson
    Pipaix (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.
  • Le Phare | A museum complex in Andenne
    © EMA - Margaux Leroy - Ville d'Andenne
    Andenne

    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.
  • Pipaix' steam powered brewery
    © WBT Bernard Boccara
    Pipaix

    Pipaix' steam powered brewery

    Take a journey to the 19th century by visiting the last steam powered brewery in the world at Leuze-en-Hainaut, in the region of Tournai.
  • Pro Velo Namur | Bike Point at Namur's station
    ©  Pro Velo Namur
    Namur

    Pro Velo Namur | Bike Point at Namur's station

    ProVelo Namur invites you to cycle through the region to see more of its stunning landscapes and learn about its history, cultural heritage and secrets of the capital of Wallonia.
  • Pro Velo Namur | Bike Point at Gembloux' station
    ©  Pro Velo Namur
    Gembloux

    Pro Velo Namur | Bike Point at Gembloux' station

    Did you know Gembloux' station has a Bike Point? Perfect for those wishing to cycle through the region and enjoy its stunning landscapes.
  • Cristal Discovery at the Château du Val Saint Lambert (Seraing)
    Come and discover the history of glass and crystal at the Cristal Discovery museum, at the Val Saint Lambert site in Seraing.
    © Cristal Discovery
    Seraing

    Cristal Discovery at the Château du Val Saint Lambert (Seraing)

    Come and discover the secular history of the Val Saint Lambert site, as well as the glass work techniques used in the old Cistercian abbey.
  • The Recht slate quarry
    ©  VoG Schieferstollen Recht - Xavier Fer
    Recht

    The Recht slate quarry

    In this spectacular quarry, visitors can admire the impressively high rooms where the local Recht slate was mined. The 800 m long trail includes an observation bridge offering a memorable panorama on the site.
  • The Vieille Montagne museum in La Calamine
    © Martin Roehn
    Kelmis

    The Vieille Montagne museum in La Calamine

    Nestled in a stunning Art Deco building, the Musée Vieille Montagne focuses on the political, industrial and social history of the Moresnet-Neutre region, known for mining calamine (a mix of zinc carbonate and ferric oxide).
  • Let an owl be your guide through the Maison du Pays des Collines de Comines
    © visitwapi - Jan D'Hondt
    Ellezelles

    Let an owl be your guide through the Maison du Pays des Collines de Comines

    Come to the Maison du Pays des Collines in Ellezelles: an unexpected world filled with witches, devils, legends and folkloric tales.
  • The Biercée distillery in Ragnies, famous for its eaux-de-vie and liqueurs
    ©  Distillerie de Biercée
    Ragnies

    The Biercée distillery in Ragnies, famous for its eaux-de-vie and liqueurs

    Visit the Biercée distillery to learn some of its secrets - like how 10 kg of fresh fruit become a bottle of Eau de Villée...
  • The Ferme des Fées: legends and mysteries await
    ©  Céline Demelenne
    Les Hayons

    The Ferme des Fées: legends and mysteries await

    The Ferme des Fées (the Fairies' farm) near Bouillon invites you to discover a world of legends, a journey to the 19th century Ardenne.

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