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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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- The Aulne Abbey
© WBT - S. WittenbolThuinThe Aulne Abbey
The ruins of the Cistercian Aulne Abbey are nestled on the right bank of the Sambre, in a place beautifully called "Vallée de la Paix" or Valley of peace. The atmosphere is indeed very soothing and calls for a pleasant walk. - Mahymobiles: a car museum in Leuze-en-Hainaut
© Mahymobiles - Jan D'HondtLeuze-en-HainautMahymobiles: 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 - Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution
© Bernard VanroyHoudeng-AimeriesBois-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 steam railway museum of the Three Valleys | Treignes
© CFV3V - Guillaume AllardTreignesThe steam railway museum of the Three Valleys | Treignes
Set in a former international station, the museum retraces Belgium's railway and industrial history - The citadel of Dinant, a fortress in the Meuse valley
© WBT - J.P. RemyDinantThe 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. - The Musée de la Vie wallonne (Liège)
© WBT - J.P. RemyLiègeThe 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. - La Maison Tournaisienne | Museum of Folklore
© Jan D’hondtTournaiLa 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 museum retracing the 1815 battle... from Wellington's point of view
© WBT - Bruno DalimonteWaterlooThe 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... - The Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Maison de la Nature (Spa)
© B.LorquetSpaThe Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Maison de la Nature (Spa)
Nestled at the heart of the forests near Spa, by the Fagne de Malchamps, this estate opens its spaces to the public: a panoramic tower, a tree planted park with a pond and picnic area. It is also home to the Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux and to the CRIE. - Travel 5,000 years in time at the Archéosite and the Musée d'Aubechies
© Archéosite AubechiesAubechiesTravel 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. - Charleroi Photography Museum
© WBT - Denis ErroyauxMont-sur-MarchienneCharleroi Photography Museum
The Museum of Photography in Charleroi is the most important photography museum in Europe. It features permanent and temporary exhibitions. - Préhistomuseum de Ramioul | A journey to Cro-Magnon man's time
© PréhistomuseumFlémallePréhistomuseum 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 - Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose et le jardin du cloître à Lessines
© Francis VaubanLessinesHôpital 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. - Pouhon Pierre le Grand | Spa
© WBT - David SamynSpaPouhon Pierre le Grand | Spa
Pouhon Pierre le Grand, the main source of Spa and an exceptional heritage element, is home to one of the most abundant and carbonated springs in the city. Rich in iron, invigorating and loaded with mineral salts, it produces an average of 21,000 liters per day. - The Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux (Spa)
© Claire HalleuxSpaThe Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux (Spa)
The Forest and Waters Museum, nestled in the Domaine de Bérinzenne in Spa, reveals the many secrets of the fauna and flora of the Fagnes. - RIVEO: the River Interpretative Centre in Hotton
© WBT - Sébastien RobertyHottonRIVEO: the River Interpretative Centre in Hotton
Located in the province of Luxembourg, between Durbuy and La Roche, the RIVEO Interpretative Centre features unexpected finds, all themed around rivers and their biodiversity. - Be an astronaut for the day at the Euro Space Center
© Euro Space CenterTransinneBe an astronaut for the day at the Euro Space Center
In this amazing centre exploring space, training like an astronaut and floating around using simulators truly is an out of this world experience. This great centre challenges you to learn to live in space and build your own rocket for a galactic mission. Euro Space Center is a planet everyone who dreams of galaxies and - The Sainte-Waudru collegiate church
© WBT - Olivier LegardienMonsThe 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 - La Spirale: Natoye Centre for Arts and Crafts
© La SpiraleNatoyeLa Spirale: Natoye Centre for Arts and Crafts
This unique art centre presents all along the year, the work of 30 local artists and artisans working wood, metal clay, stone... as well as exhibitions on a wide variety of themes. - Musée d'Ansembourg: Liège Archaeology and Decorative Arts Museum
© Ville de LiègeLiègeMusée d'Ansembourg: Liège Archaeology and Decorative Arts Museum
Le Musée d'Ansenbourg is dedicated to decorative art in the 18th century. This historical location in Liège owns the largest collection of furniture and objects for that period. - Stavelot History Museum | Wibald Space
© Abbaye de StavelotStavelotStavelot 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. - Eben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site
© A.S.B.L. Fort Eben-EmaelEben-EmaelEben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site
Back in 1940, the main obstacle facing the northern prong of the German attack on Belgium was the city of Liège, protected by a newly upgraded ring of 12 forts. The most formidable of these was Eben-Emael, 20 miles north-east of the city, which was designed to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse and the Albert Canal. - Maison du Parc-Botrange
© Parc naturel HF-E ASBLWaimesMaison du Parc-Botrange
Located on the highest site of the country, between the Fagnes plain and forest crossed by mountain streams, the Maison du Parc-Botrange welcome visitors in their quest to reconnect with outdoors activities and discover the largest Nature reserve in Belgium. - CoSMos | The salmon's odyssey in Erezée
© RIVEO - K.SpruitÉrezéeCoSMos | 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) - The Château de Logne castle and museum: a medieval day in Vieuxville
© Domaine de PalogneVieuxvilleThe Château de Logne castle and museum: a medieval day in Vieuxville
Located within easy reach of Durbuy, the castle and museum of Logne are sure to delight the family. - The Keramis Ceramic Centre
© KeramisLa LouvièreThe Keramis Ceramic Centre
Discover the new Centre Keramis de la Louvière. A museum dedicated to ceramics and earthenware installed on the site of the factory Royal Boch .... - The Espace Gallo-Romain in Ath and its remarkably preserved vessels
© Arthurs H. (Fédération du Tourisme de la Province du Hainaut)AthThe 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. - Mons Belfry: a fascinating baroque monument
© Visitmons - Gregory MathelotMonsMons 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. - Plugstreet 14-18 Experience in Comines-Warneton
© Office du Tourisme de Comines-WarnetonPloegsteertPlugstreet 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. - Tournai Fine Arts Museum
© WAPICTTournaiTournai Fine Arts Museum
The current Museum of Fine Arts was born from the genius of Art Nouveau architecture, Victor Horta. - The Neptune Caves, a natural gem in Couvin
© Office du Tourisme de CouvinCouvinThe Neptune Caves, a natural gem in Couvin
Let the skills of nature as an artist amaze you once more... Sculpted by the 'Eau Noire' river 300 million years ago, the Neptune Caves, in Petigny, are one of Belgium's oldest underground cavities. - Le Pavillon: an exhibition space dedicated to digital in Namur
© Victorien LoriersNamurLe Pavillon: an exhibition space dedicated to digital in Namur
- L'Espace Chimay: discover how Trappist beer is made
© Espace ChimayBourlersL'Espace Chimay: discover how Trappist beer is made
L'Espace Chimay, dedicated to Chimay cheese and beer, presents the Chimay Experience, an interactive visit of the brewery. To be consumed with no moderation! - Tournai Military History Museum
© Ville de TournaiTournaiTournai Military History Museum
Tournai Military History Museum is nestled in an 18th century town mansion, near the Grand Place. Its galleries present the town's troops, their equipment and weapons between 1100 and 1945. - Animalaine: a living museum dedicated to wool in Bastogne
© AnimalaineBastogneAnimalaine: a living museum dedicated to wool in Bastogne
Located in Bastogne (Ardenne), this interactive museum offers a wealth of information on wool, and forgotten trades. - Château de Jehay | Amay
© JP Rolin Province de LiegeAmayChâteau 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. - Hougoumont Farm: an iconic location in the Waterloo battlefield
© Tempora et Luc PetitBraine-l'AlleudHougoumont 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-DPatBouvignesMaison 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. - Dubuisson Beerstorium | A brewing museum in Pipaix
© Brasserie DubuissonLeuze-en-HainautDubuisson 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 Domaine de Palogne, a leisure centre along the Ourthe
© Vincent Rocher ©SPW‐AWaPVieuxvilleThe Domaine de Palogne, a leisure centre along the Ourthe
The Domaine de Palogne invites you to discover its enchanting setting where nature, history and relaxation meet. - Le CID au Grand-Hornu | Centre d'Innovation et de Design
© SPW - Patrimoine - photo Guy FocantHornuLe 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. - Bastogne War Museum: a WW2 commemorative centre
© TemporaBastogneBastogne War Museum: a WW2 commemorative centre
This cultural centre, dedicated to the second world war, offers an incredible immersion into the Battle of the Bulge. 4 characters, civilians and soldiers, guide the visitors through the galleries, sharing their story as they go along. An interactive, modern presentation sure to wow children and adults alike. - Liège Aquarium-Museum
© Aquarium-Muséum de LiègeLiègeLiège Aquarium-Museum
The Aquarium-Museum in Liège will take you on a wonderful journey through the animal and aquatic universes, featuring fish from around the world. - Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo battlefield: a 360° fresco
© WBT - Alex KouprianoffBraine-l'AlleudPanorama 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. - P.A.R.C. | The largest museum space in Belgium
© Bruno FischerLa LouvièreP.A.R.C. | The largest museum space in Belgium
Discover the central regional of Wallonia's cultural heritage thanks to the P.A.R.C and its 8 museums. - Maison Van Gogh, the Marais' house in Cuesmes
© Jean-François BerhinCuesmesMaison 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. - Comblain-au-Pont bats interpretative centre
© Les découvertes de ComblainComblain-au-PontComblain-au-Pont bats interpretative centre
This interpretative centre, dedicated to bats, offers an interesting angle on the former quarries of Geromont: a Natura 2000 site in the Ourthe valley. - The Ferme du Caillou, Napoleon's last headquarters before Waterloo
© Olivier - TLM Photography.beVieux-GenappeThe Ferme du Caillou, Napoleon's last headquarters before Waterloo
The museum retraces, though a clever scenography, the night spent here by Napoleon, just before the Battle of Waterloo. The scenography recreates the atmosphere of the Emperor's headquarters through a clever setting and a selection of objects dating back to 1815.