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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 Ferme du Caillou, Napoleon's last headquarters before Waterloo© Olivier - TLM Photography.beVieux-Genappe
The 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. - Musée du Malgré-Tout & Prehistoric park in Treignes© OTVTreignes
Musée du Malgré-Tout & Prehistoric park in Treignes
Travel through time thanks to archaeological artefacts found in the region, from Neanderthal to Gallo Roman times... The Musée du Malgré Tout, in Treignes, is sure to wow you. - 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 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 - 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. - The Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux (Spa)© Claire HalleuxSpa
The 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. - 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. - The Aulne Abbey© WBT - S. WittenbolThuin
The 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. - Folon Foundation: a museum and exhibitions at the Château de La Hulpe© WBT - JP RemyLa Hulpe
Folon Foundation: a museum and exhibitions at the Château de La Hulpe
Belgian artist Folon presents over 500 art works in the the Castle of La Hulpe's farm, just 20 minutes from Brussels, - Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo battlefield: a 360° fresco© WBT - Alex KouprianoffBraine-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. - Piconrue Museum | Bastogne© Piconrue - Musée de la Grande ArdenneBastogne
Piconrue Museum | Bastogne
These two museums, at the very heart of Bastogne, will reveal the magic of the Ardenne traditions and culture, from the ethnographic heritage to religious craft. - The Lobbes-Thuin historic tramway© Jean-Claude AndrieuThuin
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. - 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. - The Domaine de Palogne, a leisure centre along the Ourthe© Vincent Rocher ©SPW‐AWaPVieuxville
The 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. - RIVEO: the River Interpretative Centre in Hotton© WBT - Sébastien RobertyHotton
RIVEO: 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. - 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. - 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 Château de Logne castle and museum: a medieval day in Vieuxville© Domaine de PalogneVieuxville
The 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. - Reconnect with nature at the Chevetogne Estate© WBT - Denis ErroyauxChevetogne
Reconnect with nature at the Chevetogne Estate
The Domaine Provincial de Chevetogne, which stretches over 550 hectares, is sure to delight you with its many surprises throughout its green spaces and its many creative activities. - Mulum Museum - Liege's Light Museum© Musée liégeois du Luminaire - MULUMLiège
Mulum Museum - Liege's Light Museum
The Light Museum in Liège showcases key lighting objects and mechanisms, used all over the world from prehistoric times to the 21st century. - Pierre-Joseph Redouté museum© Richard JusseretSaint-Hubert
Pierre-Joseph Redouté museum
The Museum cultivates the memory of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, known worldwide for its paintings of roses. The site was built in front of where the artist's house, destroyed during WW2, once stood. - Armand Pellegrin museum | Hélécine© Sylvain BENOITHélécine
Armand Pellegrin museum | Hélécine
Located in Hélécine, the Pellegrin Museum is a real journey through time: a way to experience a school day of yesteryear. - Musée de Folklore vie Frontalière - MUSEF | Mouscron© Musée de Folklore MouscronMouscron
Musée de Folklore vie Frontalière - MUSEF | Mouscron
Located in the Province of Hainaut (within easy reach of both Flanders an France), the Musée de Folklore de Mouscron (MUSEF) reveals life along the borders between 1850 and 1950: reconstructions of typical interiors, rich themed collection and artisanal work. - Théâtre à Denis - Musée de la Marionnette | Liège© Denis FauconnierLiège
Théâtre à Denis - Musée de la Marionnette | Liège
Le Théâtre à Denis brings both the joy of puppet theatre and museums in Liège. Its many shows will delight children and adults alike. - The museums of the Latour village© Jo ExelmansLatour
The museums of the Latour village
Latour may look like a peaceful little village in the Pays de Gaume, proud of an exceptional cultural heritage. The first and second world war scarred it deeply, as its cultural spaces will reveal. This charming location is well worth a detour. - The Général Jacques museum in Vielsalm, dedicated to the Great War© WBT - Sébastien RobertyVielsalm
The Général Jacques museum in Vielsalm, dedicated to the Great War
The museum, just 5 minutes from Vielsalm, is dedicated to Baron Jacques of Dixmude (known as Général Jacques), a military hero in the Great War. - Bulge Relics Museum© WBT - Sébastien RobertyVielsalm
Bulge Relics Museum
Just 7 km from the centre of Vielsalm, this museum exhibiting relics from the Battle of the Bulge was put together by a passionate family. - The stone and quarry museum in Maffle© WBT - Sébastien RobertyMaffle
The stone and quarry museum in Maffle
Blue stone has been cut and sculpted in Maffle since the Middle Ages: both a skill and an art... Want to know more? This museum will tell you all about this industry both locally and in Europe. The building, right in in the former quarries, used used to be one of the site's managers home. - MAISON DE L'EAU© Musée AqualaineVerviers
MAISON DE L'EAU
Situated in the former Bonvoisin textile factory, the last existing proto-factory, the interpretive centre all about water is interactive and dynamic ... - Stone interpration centre | Sprimont© Michel EtienneSprimont
Stone interpration centre | Sprimont
Nestled in the former Sprimont quarries, this interpretative centre offers a full immersion in the world of fossils and minerals. - The Vieille Montagne museum in La Calamine© Martin RoehnKelmis
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). - La Maison de la Pataphonie: a dream world where music comes to life© pataphonie.be - Al. CharifDinant
La Maison de la Pataphonie: a dream world where music comes to life
Sounds and texture meet in La Maison de la Pataphonie. Here, daily objects turn into musical instruments thus allowing visitors to become artists and compose their very own symphony... - Huy fortress and memorial© WBT - David SamynHuy
Huy fortress and memorial
While visiting the region of Huy, make sure to visit this fort, a real memorial to the second world war. Its museum retraces its history as a concentration camp. - The Musée de la route: an original theme and scenography© WBT - Sébastien RobertyWelkenraedt
The Musée de la route: an original theme and scenography
The Musée de la route (road museum) retraces the evolution of road surfaces through time, with quite an unexpected scenography! - Château de Petit-Leez | Gembloux© Château de Petit-LeezGrand-Leez
Château de Petit-Leez | Gembloux
Ideally located between Brussels and Namur, the Château de Petit-Leez invites you to take a stroll through its park, its contemporary art exhibitions, as well as a permanent collection of sculptures from Zimbabwe. - Le Petit Moulin d'Arenberg | The mill and beer house in Rebecq© Moulins d'Arenberg - Yves-Henri FeltzRebecq
Le Petit Moulin d'Arenberg | The mill and beer house in Rebecq
Take a journey through time at thePetit Moulin d'Arenberg in Rebecq and its neighboring beer house. - Musée de la rubanerie in Comines© MRc - O. ClynckemaillieComines
Musée de la rubanerie in Comines
The Museum of Ribbon, in the town of Comines (Belgium), traces the history of the ribbon industry since the 13th century. - The 1940 French Cavalry Corps museum© Kim FoucartOrp-Jauche
The 1940 French Cavalry Corps museum
Led by General Blanchard, General Prioux' regiment was tasked to help organise the First Army. This event, which took place in May 1940, was the first WW2 battle with tanks. - Let an owl be your guide through the Maison du Pays des Collines de Comines© WBT - Sébastien RobertyEllezelles
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. - Discover Thuin and its boat making history at the Thudo Ecomuseum© MT - Pays des LacsThuin
Discover Thuin and its boat making history at the Thudo Ecomuseum
Thuin, once a boatmen's town, reveals part of its history to visitors. Step on board this narrowboat-museum, anchored by the Quai de Sambre and discover what the daily waterway life used to be like in the region. - The Belgian Commando Battalions museum in Flawinne© CdomuseumFlawinne
The Belgian Commando Battalions museum in Flawinne
The Commando Museum in Flawinne retraces the story this Belgian elite fighting force, from its creation in 1942 to today. Visitors can learn about the many military campaigns the soldiers took part in and see the equipment, weapons and vehicles used by the battalions. - Musée Monopoli | Province of Namur© Kristien HanseboutFlostoy
Musée Monopoli | Province of Namur
Nothing to do with the game! Renato Monopoli, fascinated by all kind of automatons (singing, moving, surprising...) started gathering them. - Musée Grétry (Liège)© Ville de LiègeLiège
Musée Grétry (Liège)
This museum, dedicated to André-Modeste Grétry (1741-1813), a master of comic opera, is located in his native home. Paintings, miniatures sculptures, engravings, personal objects... give a fantastic insight into this musician's Liège. - Blockhaus Pionnier 14-18: a memorial museum in Comines© WBT - Sébastien RobertyComines
Blockhaus Pionnier 14-18: a memorial museum in Comines
This museum, located in Comines-Warneton (Wallonia), retraces the life of the German soldiers who lived in this former blockhaus during the Great War. - The Corbion tobacco museum© Atelier & musée du tabac à CorbionCorbion
The Corbion tobacco museum
This workshop-museum, with its warm, comforting tobacco smell, is the perfect place to discover this 19th century profession: preparing what the herb called Nicotina, a plant that grew easily on poor, acidic soil such as he Ardenne's. The manufacture, still in activity today, seduces by its insight into another century - The Musée de la Gourmandise and Postal Museum at the Ferme Castrale© FTPL - P. FagnoulHermalle-sous-Huy
The Musée de la Gourmandise and Postal Museum at the Ferme Castrale
La Ferme Castrale invites you to discover its 3 cultural spaces: the Musée de la Gourmandise, the Musée des Postes restantes and its library. - Huy town museum© Lino Aquilina - Musée communal de HuyHuy
Huy town museum
The former Friars Minor convent in Huy, beautifully renovated in a Mosan style in the 17th century, is now home ot the town museum, retracing local history from prehistoric times to modern days. - Verviers museums | Province of Liège© Photo Musées de VerviersVerviers
Verviers museums | Province of Liège
The Verviers Museums combine 2 cultural centres, highlighting local heritage: the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics as well as Solvent, gathering textile machines.