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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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  • Spitfire Memorial Museum
    Florennes

    Spitfire Memorial Museum

    Located in the aerodrome buildings, the museum displays a 1944 MK XIV Spitfire as well as various aircraft that have figured prominently in the Belgian Air force. The museum also covers the history of the aerodrome and the squadrons that were based there.
  • Rochefort Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, nature and cultural heritage
    Outside view of the Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne and its gardens
    Lavaux-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.
  • Malagne, the Archéopark presenting our ancestors: the Gauls
    Rochefort

    Malagne, the Archéopark presenting our ancestors: the Gauls

    Travel back to Gallo-Roman times! In this archeopark, between gardens and vegetable patches, you will have a chance to be a blacksmith, a potter, a baker... A wonderful immersive, historical experience.
  • Folon Foundation: a museum and exhibitions at the Château de La Hulpe
    Foutain - Sculpture Jean-Michel Folon with an umbrella and two children in the background
    La 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,
  • Tournai Military History Museum
    Tournai

    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.
  • La Spirale: Natoye Centre for Arts and Crafts
    Natoye

    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 steam railway museum of the Three Valleys | Treignes
    Visit the steam railway of the three valleys museum in Treignes and discover Belgium's rail and industrial history.
    Treignes

    The steam railway museum of the Three Valleys | Treignes

    Set in a former international station, the museum retraces Belgium's railway and industrial history
  • Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre
    Bastogne

    Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre

    The former US headquarters set up by legendary General McAuliffe in December 1944 is now a WW2 interpretation centre.
  • Eau d'Heure lakes | The biggest lake complex in Belgium
    Boussu-Lez-Walcourt

    Eau d'Heure lakes | The biggest lake complex in Belgium

    The Eau d'Heure 5 artificial lakes, are a stunning preserved natural area and the largest nautical space in Belgium.
  • The Caves of Han estate and the PrehistoHan museum
    Han-sur-Lesse

    The Caves of Han estate and the PrehistoHan museum

    A fascinating exhibition presents 50 years of underwater excavations in the river Lesse
  • Stavelot History Museum | Wibald Space
    Abbey - Stavelot - Space - Tourism - Culture - Secret Wallonia
    Stavelot

    Stavelot 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.
  • RIVEO: the River Interpretative Centre in Hotton
    A dragonfly sits on a flower
    Hotton

    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.
  • Musée de l'Industrie, Bois du Cazier
    Couple visiting the Industry Museum in Marcinelle, on the Bois du Cazier site
    Charleroi

    Musée de l'Industrie, Bois du Cazier

    The Musée de l'Industrie, in the Bois du Cazier, South of Charleroi, takes you back to the industrial revolution era.
  • 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.
  • Eben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site
    Crossing of galleries within the largest fort in Belgium - Eben-Emael in Bassenge
    Eben-Emael

    Eben-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.
  • Préhistomuseum de Ramioul | A journey to Cro-Magnon man's time
    Flémalle

    Préhistomuseum 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
  • L Museum: Louvain-La-Neuve's university museum
    Persons at an exhibition at the Musée L in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
    Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

    L Museum: Louvain-La-Neuve's university museum

    Located Place des Sciences, Louvain-la-Neuve's university museum or L Museum, invites you to discover its rich interdisciplinary collections. This new cultural and art space has found its home in the former Science and Technology Library, at the very heart of the student district.
  • The Château de Seneffe, its estate and its Silverware Museum
    Seneffe

    The Château de Seneffe, its estate and its Silverware Museum

    The Château de Seneffe estate and its Museum feature one of Belgium's most important silverware collections.
  • The Godefroid de Bouillon Archéoscope
    A dragonfly sits on a flower
    Bouillon

    The Godefroid de Bouillon Archéoscope

    The Archéoscope Godefroid de Bouillon will take you onto an incredible immersive journey: the history of the very first crusade...
  • Villers Abbey, part of Wallonia's exceptional cultural heritage
    Aerial view of Villers-la-Ville abbey in Belgium
    Villers-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.
  • Hougoumont Farm: an iconic location in the Waterloo battlefield
    Braine-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.
  • L'Aquascope: a nature reserve near Chimay
    Virelles

    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...
  • Maison du Parc-Botrange
    Take a stroll through the Haute Fagnes Natural Park in Eifel
    Waimes

    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.
  • Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey
    Exhibition room with texts by Guillaume Apollinaire and photos
    Stavelot

    Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey

    The Guillaume Apollinaire museum retraces the stay of the poet in the region.
  • Musée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz
    Morlanwelz

    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.
  • The school of yesteryear | Espace Arthur Masson (Treignes)
    Ecole d'Autrefois - teacher and students in a class
    Treignes

    The school of yesteryear | Espace Arthur Masson (Treignes)

    The Espace Arthur Masson, dedicated to the Belgian writer Arthur Masson, proposes an original visit in the heart of the superb Viroin valley in Belgium
  • The Solvay Estate | La Hulpe
    Sunset at the Solvay Regional Estate park and ponds, with the Château de La Hulpe in the background.
    La Hulpe

    The Solvay Estate | La Hulpe

    The Solvay Estate in La Hulpe, listed as "Exceptional cultural site in Wallonia", features part of the Sonian Forest and the Château de La Hulpe.
  • 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 Ferme du Caillou, Napoleon's last headquarters before Waterloo
    Woman standing in front of a display case featuring historical object from 1815
    Vieux-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.
  • Liège Archeoforum: an archaeological museum featuring fascinating remains
    Liège

    Liège Archeoforum: an archaeological museum featuring fascinating remains

    Liège's Archaeoforum is an exceptional archaeological site located in the city centre, right under the Place Saint-Lambert.
  • Stavelot Abbey: an centre of culture in the province of Liège
    Stavelot

    Stavelot Abbey: an centre of culture in the province of Liège

    Stavelot Abbey, a Benedictine abbey funded in 651, is a fascinating historical site featuring 3 amazing museums and archaeological  finds, each taking you on amazing cultural journeys.
  • Tournai Natural History Museum and Vivarium
    Tournai

    Tournai Natural History Museum and Vivarium

    The Natural History Museum in Tournai, Belgium, features rich collections and a vivarium. Its 19th century setting has been wonderfully preserved.
  • Le Phare | A museum complex in Andenne
    Andenne

    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.
  • The Keramis Ceramic Centre
    La 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 ....
  • CoSMos | The salmon's odyssey in Erezée
    RIVEO aquarium
    Érezée

    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)
  • The Aulne Abbey
    Discover the history of the Aulne Abbey, in Gozée, and the life of its Cistercian monks.
    Thuin

    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.
  • Reconnect with nature at the Chevetogne Estate
    Discover the Domaine Provincial De Chevetogne in Ciney
    Chevetogne

    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.
  • ReGare, Fosse la Ville interpretation centre
    Fosses-La-Ville

    ReGare, Fosse la Ville interpretation centre

    ReGare, the interpretation centre dedicated to local and regional heritage, unveils all about the folk festivals of Fosses-la-Ville!
  • The Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche
    Binche

    The Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche

    The Musée International du Carnaval et du Masque de Binche, at the very heart of a city famous for it Carnival characters (named the Gilles), invites you to discover the region's many festivals and traditions.
  • 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.
  • The museum of the Domaine de la Bataille de Waterloo
    Braine-l'Alleud

    The museum of the Domaine de la Bataille de Waterloo

    (Re)discover this famous page of Walloon history, straight on the battlefield which witnessed the battle on June 18th, 1815. More than a museum, this is a multi-sensorial, immersive experience. Come with friends and family and learn more about this event, a turning point in the history of Europe.
  • L'Espace Chimay: discover how Trappist beer is made
    Bourlers

    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!
  • Domaine de Bataille de Waterloo and its 4 iconic sites
    Braine-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.
  • Château de Jehay | Amay
    Amay

    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.
  • The Neptune Caves, a natural gem in Couvin
    Couvin

    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.
  • Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution
    Houdeng-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.
  • Musée du Malgré-Tout & Prehistoric park in Treignes
    Treignes

    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.
  • The Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Maison de la Nature (Spa)
    Spa

    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.