- Attractions
- Museum or Interpretation Centre
- Education to nature
Founded in 1828, Tournai Natural History Museum is the oldest museum in Belgium to be open to the public. Its 19th century neoclassical setting, wonderfully preserved, features rich collections and a vivarium. Its 19th century setting has been wonderfully preserved.
Your visit
The museum section is both modern and instructive. The gallery, which is dedicated to the evolution of the animal world, unveils significant collections from all over the world.
The second room exhibits dioramas of 4 typical natural environments in the Tournai region, Belgian and European biotopes, as well as ecosystems that are threatened, such as in Antarctica, the African savannah or even the Sahara Desert. The tour of the museum continues with the visit of the vivarium, where live more than 70 species of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and various invertebrates.
The museum also has a splendid greenhouse with exotic butterflies flying around.
Protecting animals
Member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), the vivarium is actively engaged in safeguard, protection and reproduction programs for endangered species and in making citizens aware of nature preservation.
Contact
VISITWallonia.be Advantage Pass
Your Advantage Pass
Equipement
Access for PRM (autodeclared) - Shop - Car parking - Cycle rack - Parking
Animals
Pets not allowed
Visites
Guide available/groups - German - EN - ES - FR - IT - NL - Audioguide/mobile app/tablet
