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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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- 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. - Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey© Abbaye de Stavelot - Musée Guillaume ApollinaireStavelot
Guillaume Apollinaire museum at Stavelot Abbey
The Guillaume Apollinaire museum retraces the stay of the poet in the region. - Liège Archeoforum: an archaeological museum featuring fascinating remains© IPWLiège
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. - Mahymobiles: a car museum in Leuze-en-Hainaut© Mahymobiles - Jan D'HondtLeuze-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 - Mons Belfry: a fascinating baroque monument© Visitmons - Gregory MathelotMons
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. - Bastogne War Museum: a WW2 commemorative centre© TemporaBastogne
Bastogne War Museum: a WW2 commemorative centre
This cultural centre, dedicated to the second world war, offers an incredible immersion into the Battle of the Bulge. 4 characters, civilians and soldiers, guide the visitors through the galleries, sharing their story as they go along. An interactive, modern presentation sure to wow children and adults alike. - Spa Horse Museum© J. HertaySpa
Spa Horse Museum
Come and discover, in Queen Marie-Henriette's former stables, a permanent exhibition on equestrian activities in Spa. - 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. - 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. - 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 Glass Museum at the Bois du Cazier© WBT - J.P. RemyCharleroi
The Glass Museum at the Bois du Cazier
The Glass Museum, at the Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle, retraces five thousand years of art, history and technology. - 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, - 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. - The Sainte-Waudru collegiate church© WBT - Olivier LegardienMons
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 - 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! - 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. - 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. - SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes© Ville de Mons - Serge BrisonSpiennes
SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes
Just 6 km from Mons, the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes or SILEX'S, listed by UNESCO, are well worth a visit... - Maison de la Poterie: a pottery interpretation centre in Châtelet© LDV ProductionChâtelet
Maison de la Poterie: a pottery interpretation centre in Châtelet
Housed in an old pottery manufacture, La Maison de la Poterie pays tribute to past and present potters through a cultural journey and an important scenography. Make a detour to Bouffioulx (Châtelet) to discover it. - François Duesberg museum (Mons)© C. CarpentierMons
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. - 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. - 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. - BAM: Mons fine arts museum© WBT - Sébastien RobertyMons
BAM: Mons fine arts museum
The BAM, Beaux-Arts de Mons, is a museum to (re) discover a cultural space with a series of annual events. - 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... - 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. - 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. - Stavelot History Museum | Wibald Space© Abbaye de StavelotStavelot
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. - 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 - Le Herviscope | Maison du tourisme du Pays de Herve© MT Pays de HerveHerve
Le Herviscope | Maison du tourisme du Pays de Herve
The Herviscope invites you to a projection on a giant screen, followed by a tasting of local specialties: a great way to learn more about the Pays de Herve, a picturesque region. - Château de Logne museum in Ferrières© Domaine de PalogneVieuxville
Château de Logne museum in Ferrières
Enjoy a fabulous family day out at the Logne castle, its museum, its medieval space located in Vieuxville-Ferrières, near de Durbuy. - 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. - Spitfire Memorial Museum© Musée SpitfireFlorennes
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. - Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre© Jerusalem Destercke-HockBastogne
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. - 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. - 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. - Stavelot Abbey: an centre of culture in the province of Liège© WBT - JP RemyStavelot
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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 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. - 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 Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque in Binche© Musée international du Carnaval et du MasqueBinche
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. - 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. - La Maison des Géants in Ath© MDG - Serge BrisonAth
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. - Malagne, the Archéopark presenting our ancestors: the Gauls© WBT - Denis ErroyauxRochefort
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. - The Musée du Petit Format d’Art Contemporain in Viroinval© MPFACNismes
The Musée du Petit Format d’Art Contemporain in Viroinval
In Viroinval, the Musée du Petit Format d’Art Contemporain welcomes you in an intimate atmosphere. It invites you to discover the richness of its collection made up of donations by international artists participating in the Petit Format de Papier biennial.