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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 Château de Beloeil estate
    Come and explore the Château de Beloeil and its park in the province of Hainaut
    Beloeil

    The Château de Beloeil estate

    Visit the Château de Beloeil and discover its vast art collection, its library and its exceptional garden. An essential historical heritage in the province of Hainaut!
  • Musée de la Vie rurale à Huissignies
    Museum - rural life - Huissignies - Chièvres
    Huissignies

    Musée de la Vie rurale à Huissignies

    In this museum, located in the province of Hainaut, time seems to have stopped.
  • Picardy Wallonia | The Paul Duhem FoundationPicardy Wallonia | The Paul Duh
    Exhibition space of the Paul Duhem Foundation in Beloeil, Belgium
    Quevaucamps

    Picardy Wallonia | The Paul Duhem FoundationPicardy Wallonia | The Paul Duh

    The Paul Duhem Foundation, in Quevaucamps (Province of Hainaut), presents the creations of many artists from Belgium or the the North of France.
  • 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.
  • The stone and quarry museum in Maffle
    Museum exhibition hall
    Maffle

    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.
  • La Maison des Géants in Ath
    Exhibition room dedicated to Sir Goliath
    Ath

    La Maison des Géants in Ath

    Who are these gigantic characters joining festivities in many European cities? Come and meet them at the Maison des Géants in Ath, nestled in a Louis XV mansion. 
  • The Espace Gallo-Romain in Ath and its remarkably preserved vessels
    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.
  • Tour Burbant, a medieval dungeon in Ath
    Ath

    Tour Burbant, a medieval dungeon in Ath

    From the Château d’Ath, in the historic centre of the city of giants, remains a fortified dungeon dating back to the 12th century.
  • The Château d'Attre, its listed park and its rock | Ath
    The Château d’Attre and its listed park near Ath
    Brugelette

    The Château d'Attre, its listed park and its rock | Ath

    In Brugelette (Hainaut), the Château d'Attre is one of the most authentic witnesses of the 18th century in Belgium. The listed park, at the heart of the 17 ha estate delimited by the Dendre, is also worth the detour.
  • Harchies marshes
    Harchies

    Harchies marshes

    The Harchies marchies, in the Hainaut, are wetlands of ornithological interest. This nature space offers one of the most diverse flora in Wallonia.
  • Dock 79: a leisure park in Tertre near Mons
    Person water skiing
    Saint-Ghislain

    Dock 79: a leisure park in Tertre near Mons

    Dock 79, nestled in a beautiful, natural setting, offers a wonderful choice of outdoor activities. This leisure park is ideal for a family day out.
  • L'Escale Forestière: a relaxing break in the Bon Secours forest
    Péruwelz

    L'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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • The Musée de la fête foraine et de la Mémoire (Saint-Ghislain) is dedicated to fun fairs of yesteryear
    Saint-Ghislain

    The Musée de la fête foraine et de la Mémoire (Saint-Ghislain) is dedicated to fun fairs of yesteryear

    The Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire invite visitors to travel through the fairs and ducasses of the past, from the Middle Age to the present days. Seeing the hook a duck games, the carousels, the bumper cars, street food stalls of yesteryear, you might very well feel like a child again.
  • 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.
  • Boussu castle, its park and museum | Province of Hainaut
    Boussu

    Boussu castle, its park and museum | Province of Hainaut

    With its vast garden, its funerary chapel and its interpretation centre, the Château de Boussu offers an unforgettable visit. This unique architectural ensemble can be found near Mons and the Grand Hornu site.
  • Jemappes communal park (Hainaut)
    2 cups on a wooden balustrade by Lake Nisramont
    Jemappes

    Jemappes communal park (Hainaut)

    This stunning park is only a few minutes walk away from the town centre of Jemappes, a sweet village in the Hainaut. Its 20 hectares are a pure invite for strolls.
  • MAC's: the Museum of Contemporary Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
    People walking through an exhibition
    Hornu

    MAC's: the Museum of Contemporary Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

    The MAC's, or Museum of Contemporary Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, welcomes you to the UNESCO-listed Grand-Hornu mining site.
  • 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.
  • BattleKart J&Q: electric karting and virtual reality in Mons
    2 cups on a wooden balustrade by Lake Nisramont
    Mons

    BattleKart J&Q: electric karting and virtual reality in Mons

    BattleKart, in Mons, is the perfect combination of electric karting, video games and augmented reality. Different circuits, bonuses and game modes are projected on the ground for extra fun.
  • Pays des collines Eco Museum in La Hamaide
    Ellezelles

    Pays des collines Eco Museum in La Hamaide

    The Pays des Collines Eco Museum, with its intergenerational game, are sure to delight parents and children alike...
  • Maison Van Gogh de Colfontaine
    Colfontaine

    Maison Van Gogh de Colfontaine

    Hidden treasure of Colfontaine, the residence of Vincent van Gogh during his years in the Borinage is an inavoidable part of Van Gogh's life history.
  • Lago: a swimming pool for sports, fun and relaxation in Mons
    4 little girls who, hand in hand, run through the water towards the photographer
    Mons

    Lago: a swimming pool for sports, fun and relaxation in Mons

    This aquatic space in Mons offers a fantastic range of fun attractions for the whole family.
  • The Belvédère, a water leisure centre in Dour
    Dour

    The Belvédère, a water leisure centre in Dour

    The Belvédère de Dour (Mons), recently redeveloped as a leisure and sports centre is quite unique in Belgium. Its natural swimming pool and Olympic size swimming pool will delight swimmers looking for an ecological experience.
  • Nimy museum: ceramics and potteries from Mons ans its region
    Nimy

    Nimy museum: ceramics and potteries from Mons ans its region

    Nimy was once famous for its exquisite china skills. A page of history you can explore fully in the town's museum, home to a fascinating collection of potteries as well as other crafts mastered in the region.
  • 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.
  • Mons Regional Natural Science Museum
    2 cups on a wooden balustrade by Lake Nisramont
    Mons

    Mons Regional Natural Science Museum

    Mons Regional Natural Science Museum is a free museum sure to satisfy your thirst for knowledge.
  • Mons Artothèque Mons: discover what happens in museums backstage
    Mons

    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.
  • François Duesberg museum (Mons)
    Mons

    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.
  • Château de Louvignies | Soignies
    Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies

    Château de Louvignies | Soignies

    Set in the countryside, only a few kilometres from Soignies in the province of Hainaut, the Château de Louvignies awaits.
  • MUMONS | Musée de l'Université de Mons
    Mons

    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.
  • 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.
  • The Doudou Museum in Mons and its Jardin du Mayeur
    Mons

    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 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
  • Facade of the Maison des patrimoines UNESCO
    Mons

  • BAM: culture, art and heritage in Mons
    Mons

    BAM: culture, art and heritage in Mons

    The BAM, Beaux-Arts de Mons, is a museum to (re) discover a cultural space with a series of annual events.
  • Mundaneum de Mons | Centre d'archives et espace muséal
    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.
  • Maison Léon Losseau: an Art Nouveau gem in Mons
    Maison Léon Losseau, Treasure of art nouveau in Mons
    Mons

    Maison Léon Losseau: an Art Nouveau gem in Mons

    Passing through Mons? Be sure to visit the Maison Losseau, a jewel of Art Nouveau architecture located in the heart of the Doudou's city.
  • SPARKOH!: a scientific adventures park (Frameries)
    Frameries

    SPARKOH!: a scientific adventures park (Frameries)

    SPARKOH! is a unique attraction featuring interactive, family-friendly exhibitions to approach science in a different way. 
  • The Dorlou farm
    Wodecq

    The Dorlou farm

    19th-century square shaped farm. Farming, milk and cheese dairy, bakery (F. Backx), butcher's shop (meat and charcuterie). Sale from the farm and shop in Tournai (Rue de l'Epinette, 27, Tuesdays to Saturdays)
  • MMM: Mons Mémorial Museum
    Mons

    MMM: Mons Mémorial Museum

    The city of the Doudou invites you to discover the MMM or Mons Memorial Museum: a new cultural space retracing its story through the two world wars.
  • Eco-Trott | An e-scooter bike ride in the Pays des Collines region
    Frasnes-lez-Anvaing

    Eco-Trott | An e-scooter bike ride in the Pays des Collines region

    Eco-Trott organises e-scooter bike rides, led by a guide: a thrilling way to explore the Pays des Collines part of Wallonia. Perfect with friends or family and no need to be sporty.
  • Notre-Dame à la Rose hospital and its cloister garden in Lessines
    Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose in Lessines
    Lessines

    Notre-Dame à la Rose hospital and its cloister garden in Lessines

    Situated in the province of Hainaut, near the city of Tournai, this hospital is a unique witness to the way medieval hospitals operate.
  • MaquiStory | Historial de la Résistance et de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
    Silly

    MaquiStory | Historial de la Résistance et de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

    In the heart of the village of Saint-Marcoult, the site of the Resistance of the Second World War, you'll discover the MaquiStory museum.
  • Visit the former quarry of Obourg
    Mons

    Visit the former quarry of Obourg

    The Maison des Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre invites you to enjoy a guided tour the quarry of Obourg (Mons), redeveloped as a natural, educational area. A nature guide will presen the local flora and fauna of this incredible ecosystem: wild orchids, gulls, deer... live by the limestone cliffs.
  • Maison des Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre (Obourg)
    2 cups on a wooden balustrade by Lake Nisramont
    Mons

    Maison des Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre (Obourg)

    The Maison des Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre, in Obourg, aims at raising the public's awareness of natural and environmental science.