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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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- La Maison Darcis a chocolate shop and museum in Verviers© DarcisVerviers
La Maison Darcis a 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. - Musées de la Ville d'eaux et du cheval | Spa© David HoubrechtsSpa
Musées de la Ville d'eaux et du cheval | Spa
Located in the former Villa Royale, residence of the second queen of the Belgian Marie Henriette, the Museum de la Ville d'eaux unveils the history of Spa. - RIVEO: the River Interpretative Centre in Hotton© WBT - Pierre PauquayHotton
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. - P.A.R.C. | The largest museum space in Belgium© Bruno FischerLa Louvière
P.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. - 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 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 Parc-Botrange© Parc naturel HF-E ASBLWaimes
Maison 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. - The Bois du Cazier and its heaps: a remarkable memorial site© WBT - JP RemyCharleroi
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. - Villers Abbey, part of Wallonia's exceptional cultural heritage© Abbaye de Villers asblVillers-la-Ville
Villers Abbey, part of Wallonia's exceptional cultural heritage
The Villers Abbey, built in 1146, now in ruins is a stunning witness of how the Cistercian Monks lived. The site is considered one of the most complete in Europe as it features remains of all the buildings used daily. - The Celtic Museum in Libramont: a fascinating journey through time© Musée des CeltesLibramont
The Celtic Museum in Libramont: a fascinating journey through time
Travel back to a distant past, to Celtic time. The Musée des Celtes de Libramont will teach you about their daily life, beliefs and society structure through the rich archaeological heritage they left behind: dishes, tools, jewels... Conclude your journey with a didactic walk through the Bonance forest reserve. - Hougoumont Farm: an iconic location in the Waterloo battlefield© Tempora et Luc PetitBraine-l'Alleud
Hougoumont 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. - Le Pavillon: an exhibition space dedicated to digital in Namur© Victorien LoriersNamur
Le Pavillon: an exhibition space dedicated to digital in Namur
- CoSMos | The salmon's odyssey in Erezée© RIVEO - K.SpruitÉrezée
CoSMos | 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) - Bouillon castle: a medieval gem in Wallonia© WBT - David SamynBouillon
Bouillon castle: a medieval gem in Wallonia
Built on three rock pitons overlooking the Semois river, the Bouillon Castle is a remarkable monument in the province of Luxembourg, retracing almost a thousand years of history and military architecture. - 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. - Musée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz© Musée royal de MariemontMorlanwelz
Musée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz
Opened since 1975, set in a splendid park, the Musée royal de Mariemont features collections gathered by its founder Raoul Waroqué. - Le Couloir du Temps et De la Pierre au Ciel: to movies presenting the story of Tournai© visittournaiTournai
Le Couloir du Temps et De la Pierre au Ciel: to movies presenting the story of Tournai
Le Couloir du Temps, a multimedia spectacle now screened at the Tourist Office, presents the 2,000 years of history in the town of tournai in just 20 minutes. - The Neptune Caves, a natural gem in Couvin© Office du Tourisme de CouvinCouvin
The 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. - Charleroi Photography Museum© WBT - Denis ErroyauxMont-sur-Marchienne
Charleroi Photography Museum
The Museum of Photography in Charleroi is the most important photography museum in Europe. It features permanent and temporary exhibitions. - Le Phare | A museum complex in Andenne© Ville d’AndenneAndenne
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. - 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, - BPS22, one of the largest art museums in the province of Hainaut© WBT - Denis ErroyauxCharleroi
BPS22, one of the largest art museums in the province of Hainaut
The BPS22, one of the largest art museums in Wallonia, stands out with its stunning architecture: an industrial glass and iron casing, built in 1911. Its fascinating program of exhibitions and activities make it an iconic stop for all culture lovers in Charleroi. - Mundaneum de Mons | Centre d'archives et espace muséal© Mundaneum - Frédéric RaevenMons
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. - The Fort de Loncin, a unique memorial of the Great War in Liège© Fort de Loncin - WBT - Fr. MazyAns
The Fort de Loncin, a unique memorial of the Great War in Liège
The Fort de Loncin is an exceptional memorial site. Located just a few kilometres from the town centre, it became the symbol of the Battle of Liège when facing the German troops in 1914. Partly destroyed during the first world war, it remains preserved as such. - The Keramis Ceramic Centre© KeramisLa Louvière
The 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 Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Maison de la Nature (Spa)© B.LorquetSpa
The 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 AubechiesAubechies
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. - MMM: Mons Mémorial Museum© Ville de Mons - Mara de SarioMons
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. - L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay© WBT - Bruno D'AlimonteVirelles
L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay
The Aquascope offers visitors quite fantastic adventures - from discovering the most beautiful pond in Wallonia to tree tops... - Viroin Ecomuseum© Gautier GuérandTreignes
Viroin Ecomuseum
The Ecomusée welcome visitors at the heart of the village of Treignes, in a remarkable, listed fortified farm. - Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution© Bernard VanroyHoudeng-Aimeries
Bois-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. - Tournai Military History Museum© Ville de TournaiTournai
Tournai 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. - The Centre for Engravings and Prints in La Louvière© Nalini Malani – photo Maria SalamoneLa Louvière
The Centre for Engravings and Prints in La Louvière
The Centre for Engravings and Prints is a place for encounters, creation and research, dedicated solely to contemporary prints... - The fascinating megaliths of Wéris© WBT - JL FlemalWéris
The fascinating megaliths of Wéris
The rows of megaliths in Wéris add a surreal touch to the landscape. Such a sight is so unexpected… and yet, they have been placed there 3,000 years BC. - La Spirale: Natoye Centre for Arts and Crafts© La SpiraleNatoye
La 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. - 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. - Mons Artothèque Mons: discover what happens in museums backstage© ArtothèqueMons
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. - Liège Aquarium-Museum© Aquarium-Muséum de LiègeLiège
Liège 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. - 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. - Maison Léon Losseau: an Art Nouveau gem in Mons© Fondation Losseau - photo WBT - J.P. RemyMons
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. - Plugstreet 14-18 Experience in Comines-Warneton© Office du Tourisme de Comines-WarnetonPloegsteert
Plugstreet 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. - 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. - Spa-Francorchamps racetrack museum at Stavelot abbey© Abbaye de StavelotStavelot
Spa-Francorchamps racetrack museum at Stavelot abbey
In the vaulted cellars of Stavelot Abbey, the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit Museum tells the story of these legendary racetracks. Discover its constantly renewed collections as well as documents to discover in the province of Liège. - L'Espace Chimay: discover how Trappist beer is made© Espace ChimayBourlers
L'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! - ArtHouse: masterpieces by 20th century artists in Chaudfontaine© SourceOrama - Didier GémisChaudfontaine
ArtHouse: masterpieces by 20th century artists in Chaudfontaine
This incredible museum features in its permanent collections work by the greatest artists of the last century: Magritte, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, Folon are only a few of the master painters to admire there. This cultural space is family friendly and a wonderful place to introduce younger generations to modern art. - Musée d'Ansembourg: Liège Archaeology and Decorative Arts Museum© Ville de LiègeLiège
Musée 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. - Château de Jehay | Amay© JP Rolin Province de LiegeAmay
Château 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. - Domaine de Bataille de Waterloo and its 4 iconic sites© MT Waterloo - Jean-Philippe Van DammeBraine-l'Alleud
Domaine de Bataille de Waterloo and its 4 iconic sites
The Lion's hamlet was part of the Waterloo battlefield where French and English troops fought on June 15, 1815.