Museums open on Monday in Belgium

The In Flanders Fields Museum is housed in the Cloth Hall of Ypres. The museum is dedicated to the First World War and focuses on the personal stories in the larger story of the conflict that partly determined world history. The permanent exhibition highlights the leading up to the war, the invasion

The Museum of the Holy Blood tells the story of the relic of the Holy Blood that Count Thierry of Alsace is said to have brought with him from the Holy Land (1150). Showpiece of the museum is the reliquary of the Holy Blood, made by the Bruges goldsmith Jan Crabbe (1617), with thirty kilos of gold a

The Ghent Cloth Hall is a building that was used as a trading and stacking place for cloth in the Middle Ages. The building also houses the museum of the Guild of St. Michael - a fencing museum.

The Town Hall of Bruges is one of the oldest town halls in the Low Countries that was completed in 1421. It served as a model for many other town halls. The Gothic room was created in its present form between 1895 and 1905 after a fire in 1887. Construction components also serve as decoration: medal

This is the place where Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most renowned Baroque artists of the 17th century, lived and worked. A visit to the garden, the Rubens Experience and the library takes you from one Rubens story to the next. The artist’s house is temporarily closed for renovation and is not acce

In the MOOF - Museum Of Original Figurines, visitors get to know more than 650 figures as well as original objects.

Ghent City Museum (STAM) is housed in the 14th-century Bijloke Abbey. The museum depicts the story of Ghent with more than 300 collection pieces and interactive multimedia. Visitors take a journey through time. The story begins with the growth and prosperity of the medieval city. The modern city of

The Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum is located on the protected Provincial Domain of Raversijde. It features sixty structures, positions, bunkers and batteries, from the two world wars connected by open and underground passages. It is one of the best preserved remnants of the Atlantic Wall in Europe.

The Passchendaele Museum presents the historic story of the First World War in a poignant and vivid way, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of Passchendaele. This battle in 1917 is known as one of the most horrific of the First World War, with almost 600,000 casualties for a movement of the fr

Kazerne Dossin is linked to the history of the Holocaust in Belgium. Between 1942 and 1944, the Nazis used the Dossin barracks as an assembly camp to gather Jews and Gypsies. From here, 25,484 Jews and 352 Gypsies left for Auschwitz- Birkenau. The museum tells the story of the persecution of Jews an

The Jesuits built the Baroque church of St. Charles Borromeo between 1615 and 1621. Rubens had an important share in the decoration of the facade and the crowning of the tower.The apse of the main altar, the Marian chapel and the sculptures and carvings still testify to the former splendor.

Embark on a mind-bending adventure at the Museum of Illusions Brussels. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Museum of Illusions is an interactive exhibition that's a must-visit sight for thrill-seekers of all ages. Dive into a whirlwind of excitement with a 1-hour entry ticket. Your visit to th

The Curtius Museum (Musée Le Grand Curtius) is a museum of archaeology and decorative arts. The building that houses the museum was a private mansion for Jean Curtius, a Belgian manufacturer who provided gunpowder to the Spanish army. It was built somewhere between 1597 and 1610 in the typical regio

The Museum of St. Salvator's Cathedral is housed in the 1912 neo-Gothic chapter house. The museum displays objects from St. Salvator's Church, the demolished St. Donaas Church and the monasteries abolished in the French era. Visitors walk through some 13 centuries of art history, from early Romanesq

During the dark days of the Great War, Pop was the first stop behind hell. The city became the beating heart of the British war machine known as Petit Paris. Talbot House, set up as an Every Man’s Club by Padre Tubby Clayton, quickly became the place to be. Through his famous notices (“To Pessimists

Autoworld is located in the halls of the Jubilee Park. Through 250 vehicles of various origins, the museum shows the development of the automobile. The collection exhibited by Autoworld ranges from horse-drawn carriages to sports cars from the 1960s, from motorcycles with a rich past to the represen

The Atomium has a permanent exhibition called: 'Atomium. From symbol to icon' which tells the story of more than 50 years of history of a pavilion that has become the symbol of Brussels and Belgium. It covers the history of the Atomium. Next, it tells the story of its decline in the late 1990s befor

Hidrodoe is an interactive experience center about water. At Hidrodoe, you experience water with all your senses! Through more than 150 experiments, both indoors and outdoors, you learn everything about water. Hidrodoe is an unforgettable day trip for young and old.

The Church of Our Lady is a Gothic church from the 13th to 15th century. The collection of treasures includes twelve apostle sculptures that support the pillars, paintings by Jacques-Louis David, Bernard van Orley, Adriaan Isenbrandt, Pieter Pourbus and Gaspar de Crayer and the rococo pulpit with sy

To visit Meise Botanic Garden is to enjoy plant growth and blossoms, fragrance and colour, opulence and variety – at any time of the year. 20,000 plant species from all over the world grow in a large, green oasis of 92 hectares, either outside in the domain, or inside in one of our iconic glasshouse

The Mercator was the training ship for the officers of the Belgian merchant marine from 1932 to 1960. Now the ship is anchored in the marina in front of Ostend City Hall and is maintained in its original condition.

Technopolis is the Flemish do-center for science and technology. Through more than 300 interactive exhibits, visitors experience science and technology. In the museum you can feel, try and experiment yourself. Some examples are cycling on a cable at a height of 5 meters, landing an airplane yourself

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Brussels City Hall and let yourself be transported back through the centuries thanks to an interactive experience. As soon as you arrive on the magnificent Grand-Place, you'll be captivated by the imposing silhouette of this emblematic building, a veritable jewel

MIAT (Museum about industry, labour and textile) illustrates the evolution of industrial society from 1750 to now. Periods covered are: the first Industrial Revolution, the rise of the machine, the evolution of the consumption and information society, the evolving technology and everyday life. Spec

M - Treasury of St. Peter is located in the choir of Leuven's St. Peter's Church, a fine example of 15th-century Brabant High Gothic. The collection consists of religious art, with paintings, silverware, furniture and sculptures, including a late Romanesque head of Christ. Also on display are two fa

The Amandine (1960-1962) is Ostend's last Icelandic vessel. Once the Icelandic fleet numbered more than 80 ships, but in some 65 years some 25 perished. From 1974, this ship went fishing in the North for cod, but also haddock, red gurnard, red sea bream and plaice, among others. The Amandine is in d

The House of Alijn is located in the Children Alijn Hospital, a former place of worship. The museum is dedicated to the popular culture in the 20th century. The basis of the collection is formed from the collection of the Museum of Folklore. The collection includes thousands of objects, documents, p

The Arboretum Kalmthout is one of the oldest tree and plant gardens in Flanders. Arboretum Kalmthout features plants from all over the world. Within the plant collection, the witch hazels are the best known. The plant collections focus mainly on trees, shrubs and ornamental garden plants. All plants

The IJzer Tower houses the Museum of War, Peace and Flemish Liberation and has 22 floors. Since early 2014, the museum has been completely redesigned to offer visitors even better, more interactive and experiential insights into the Great War, with an emphasis on the Belgian-German confrontation.

The Wellington Museum is housed in the former inn Bodenghien from 1705. The museum is dedicated to the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. This battle put an end to 22 years of war during the Revolution and the Empire. After this battle Europe experienced a period of peace. The museum illustrates th

The citadel of Dinant is a citadel built on a rock, 100 meters higher than the surface of the Meuse River, near the city center. The citadel houses a historical weapons museum.

The Frietmuseum is situated in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, within the Saaihalle, a building that dates back to the 14th century. This historic building adds a unique charm to the museum, making it not just a place to learn about fries, but also a site of architectural interest.

CINEMATEK is the pet name of The Royal Belgian Film Archive and Museum of Cinema. In Wunderkammer, various objects illuminate the pre-history of cinema. Remix brings together images from various films and periods, creating unique connections, and four Moviolas unlock Belgian non-fiction films from t

M - Museum Leuven is housed in a building designed by the Belgian architect Stéphane Beel where historic buildings are combined with contemporary architecture. The museum displays combinations of ancient and contemporary art. In addition to a historical collection, it has temporary exhibitions of ol

The Museum of Public Transport of the Land of Liège is housed in a former renovated tramway depot. Through some 40 vehicles, including stagecoaches, streetcars and trolleybuses, the museum traces the history of mobility from the 18th century to the present. There are also numerous other historical o

Musée archéologique du compte de logne tells the story of the first inhabitants of the town of Logne: the Franks. Their treasures date from the 5th, 6th and 7th centuries.

The Castle of the Counts is Flanders' only remaining medieval castle with a virtually intact defense system. Inside the castle are the Museum of Justice and Weapons. The Justice Museum displays court objects and torture instruments: restraints from the Central Prison and from the mentally ill men's

The most important work of art within St. Gillis Church is the Polyptych of Hemelsdale by Pieter Pourbus, featuring scenes from the life of Jesus. There are also paintings on display by Jan Garemijn and Jacob Van Oost, among others.

BIP Expo: experience Brussels! presents an informative exhibition about the Brussels Region.

Musée des francs et de la famenne is housed in an 18th-century house. The museum is devoted to the region's environment, its artistic history, archaeological history and traditions of past occupations.

The Great Beguinage of St. Elizabeth is a testimony to the beguine movement in a setting of tranquility.

The MOU - Museum of Oudenaarde and the Flemish Ardennes is located in the town hall, in the 14th-century Cloth Hall. The museum brings Oudenaarde's history to life. Using interactive media and historical objects, the story of the city and its inhabitants is told, from the Middle Ages to the present.

The National Bank of Belgium houses its museum in a magnificent nineteenth-century bank building. This is the perfect backdrop to get acquainted with the activities of a European central bank and the history of money. Use the audio guide to visit the museum (free) and test your knowledge of the Eur

Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum Velzeke is located on the site of a Roman trading post. The museum displays a collection of artefacts from 300,000 BC to the early Middle Ages. Among other, visitors learn about the Gallo-Roman civilization in South East Flanders.

The Brussels Museum of Geuze is located in a family-owned brewery where brewing is still traditional. It reveals the stages of the production process: brewing, fermentation, bottling and storage in the cellar. The museum displays many materials from the 19th century, including the brewing vat, boili

The Henri-Chapelle American cemetery and memorial is the final resting place for 7992 service men , most of whom lost their lives during the advance of the US armed forces into Germany. The memorial is composed of a long colonnade where the names of 450 of the missing are inscribed. On one end, a si

The Heritage Centre | Sisters of Charity preserves and tells the history of the Sisters of Charity and their achievements in the field of education, health care, and welfare. By extension, we tell the story of women religious in general, of their life behind the convent walls, and of the pioneeri

Floreffe Abbey was founded by Norbert of Gennep in 1121 at the request of the Counts of Namur. The chapter house, which may date from the 12th century, contains a small museum.

Chimay Castle has a history of more than 1,000 years and is located near the Abbey of Scourmont where the Trappist beer Chimay is brewed. Visitors will discover five main rooms there: the main hall, the room of the guards, the portrait room, the chapel in the medieval keep and the theater.

Cheese Museum The Old Cheese Factory is located in "Cheese and Butter Factory St. Joseph," later known as the Passchendaele Cheese Factory. It is a vivid reminder of cheese making during the interwar period.

At the request of King Leopold II, Henri Maquet designed these Venetian Galleries in 1900. It is a covered connection between the royal chalet and a large salon. When the royal family no longer used its residence by the sea, the city of Ostend received the complex under concession. Today, the Veneti

The Belgian Museum of Freemasonry seeks to make Freemasonry better known to the general public. The museum aims to convey a message. It shows the historical development of Freemasonry, with the basic principles and virtues represented by symbolic objects. The collection includes medals, badges of wo

The St. Gorikshallen are former covered market halls. They host temporary exhibitions and events.

The Breendonk Fort National Memorial is one of the best-preserved German W.O. II camps in Europe. In this 1906 army fortress, part of the Antwerp defense belt, the first prisoners arrived on Sept. 20, 1940. With an audio guide, visitors visit the kitchen, the SS office, the prisoners' rooms and the

The Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp is the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries. The cathedral is a treasure trove of various works of art by Rubens and others. Eye-catchers in the cathedral are Rubens' "Raising of the Cross" and "Descent from the Cross.

The family brewery "Brasserie du bocq" hosts tours with beer tastings.

The Zwijveke Museum is located in the outbuildings of the former Cistercian Abbey of Zwijveke. The museum is devoted to local history from the French period to the present and displays cultural-historical objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. Various events and figures, politics and culture, jus

Découvrez l'histoire du succès de la célèbre cité thermale. Installée au coeur de la Villa Royale, l'exposition Spa Story rassemble une collection de documents authentiques, d'objets rares et d'oeuvres d'art. Vous y apprendrez comment un petit bourg inconnu avant le 16e siècle a acquis sa renommé

Botanical Garden Jean Massart is a five-hectare garden created to study the adaptation of wild plants to their environment. There are three themed gardens: a collection of 400 species of medicinal plants, a collection of cultivated plants and a themed garden illustrating the evolution of flowering p

Literary Museum The Literary Museum preserves literary heritage and makes it available for scholarly research. The museum presents a contemporary story of two centuries of Flemish literature, in three periods: the 19th century, the interwar period and the period after 1950. Among others, Conscience

La maison de la science is a lively place where visitors have the opportunity to conduct their own experiments.

The city palace of the lords of Gruuthuse is now an absolute highlight after a thorough restoration. The gables look magnificent. Renovated halls, a new museum concept, and special collection items are just waiting to be rediscovered. Gruuthusemuseum takes you to three crucial periods in the rich hi

The Mining Museum Beringen is located on the former mining site of Beringen. The museum is dedicated to mine mining. A reconstructed pillar shows the work in the underground and a model with sound and light shows the operation of the above-ground mine.

C-Mine is the former coal mine of Winterslag in Genk. In the C-Mine expedition, an old air passage from the former mine has been transformed into an experience center of to be recalled mine stories, mine sounds and mine odors.

On one of the largest star domes in Europe, panoramic landscapes and astronomical images merge and celestial secrets are unveiled.

The Halle Gate is the only preserved city gate in Brussels. This 14th-century city gate tells the life story of the gate and that of the walled city. Stories of contrived plans and coincidences and of alliances and conflicts reveal how Brussels was protected from attack during the Middle Ages and th

Fort Liezele is one of the best-preserved armored forts of the Fortress of Antwerp dating back to 1906. The museum paints a picture of how a garrison of 350 men lived and worked. A historic multimedia presentation is shown in an ammunition magazine. The museum rooms contain a collection of equipment

We know a lot about human history, but what about the daily lives of the people who once lived in our own area? At the Regional Archaeological Museum, you can find out for yourself. Through an array of fantastic archaeological finds, you will gain a fascinating insight into the routines of our ances

The Museum of the Geul Valley (Musée de la vallee de la gueule)is structured around themes related to the traditions of the Geul Valley. Among other things, it focuses on the exploitation of lead-zinc veins, which was very important for the economic development of the region. The museum displays, am

Wittert - Collections artistiques de l'Université de Liège includes some 40,000 works of art, including prints and drawings old paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries, coins, medals, African art and sculptures.

Choco-Story, The Chocolate Museum, is dedicated to chocolate. All facets of chocolate are covered in the museum. Among other things, it shows how the Spanish conquistadores came into contact with the "drink of the gods" that cocoa" was for the Aztecs and the journey of the cocoa drink to European ro

The National Museum of the Resistance shows which movements were part of the Resistance in Belgium and elsewhere, and what they did. The museum's collection includes documents and archives concerning the organization of the Resistance and its actions. Themes covered include sabotage activities, help

Musée du sabot de Porcheresse is dedicated to the clog-making craft. It displays various clogs and objects related to the trade.

The Euro Space Center was built on the model of the US Space Camp in Huntsville. The center operates with the same state-of-the-art equipment as the astronaut training at the Marshall Space Flight Center and seeks to enthuse a wide audience about space science and technology.

The Fries Museum is the only museum dedicated to fries. The museum outlines both the history of the potato and the fries and the various sauce preparations that accompany the fries. In the medieval basement, visitors can taste fries.

At Lumina Domestica, visitors will discover the largest collection of lamps in the world. The collection consists of more than 6,000 antique objects. Among other things, there is attention to the evolution of the torch and grease lamp to incandescent and LED.

The Archives and Museum of Francophone Literature is dedicated to the history of Francophone Belgian literature, foreign literature and poetry, theater and the audiovisual.

In the Parlamentarium, visitors learn about the European Parliament. Visitors are given a dynamic, interactive multimedia tour of the history of European integration and its impact.

The castle was built around 1860 by order of Baron Charles van Caloen and his wife. It was designed by Edward Welby Pugin and Jean Bethune. Inside is the museum where collections of paintings, drawings, printed matter, sculptures, pottery and porcelain are displayed, among other things. The focus of

A 19th century residence that traces the way of life (until around 1950) of this region of Famenne on the ground sorely lacking in resources. Local craftsmanship is widely represented there. The building houses a creperie, you can also discover (by reservation) the local cuisine. The museum, made up

"Illusion Antwerpen" is the first museum of illusions in Flanders! It is entertaining very interactive museum which collects under one roof the most famous as well as the most rare physical and optical illusions, technological wonders and even magic triks. Visitors of all age categories are welcom

The Design Museum Brussels is a space dedicated to design and its history. It was launched after the acquisition of the Plasticarium by the Atomium. Since 2015, the Plastic Design Collection offers its visitors an original reflection on plastic design from the 1950s until today. Continuously enrich

Museum De Reede focuses on the work of 3 masters in graphic art: Edvard Munch, Francisco Goya and Félicien Rops, alongside temporary exhibitions.

A new way to experience Belgian Beer! Welcome to Belgian Beer World, the museum of Beer in residence at the magnificent Brussels Stock Exchange building. Belgium has a great beer brewing tradition that, thankfully for us, has been handed down through generations. It even has UNESCO world heritag

At the Flemish Parliament Visitor Centre, you get to experience Flemish democracy from the front row. The Visitor Centre is located in the Flemish Parliament’s historical reception hall, in the heart of Brussels. Become acquainted with the 124 members of the Flemish Parliament and get the inside

"Illusion Brussels", the museum of incredible, brings to your attention the unique collection of visual, based on physics and other illusions under one roof. Museum welcomes all age categories as everyone will find something amusing inside. All illusions are accompanied with complete explanation

The World of Kina: The House is housed in a side wing of St. Peter's Abbey. It is a natural science museum for children. Using fossils, it depicts the development of life on Earth from primordial times to the present. It also focuses on invertebrates, including a butterfly and shell collection, nati

Enter the world of DIVA, a cocoon of luxury and extravagance, filled with diamonds, jewellery and silverware. DIVA and her butler Jérome take you on a journey through Antwerp’s diamond story. Workmanship, anecdotes, emotions and sets await you in this museum.

The December 1944 Historical Museum displays what happened in December 1944 during the Ardennes Offensive. The museum keeps the memory of the tragic events alive through a large war collection. The museum's collection includes seventeen dioramas, a film about the events recorded during the battle, T

The Museum of the collegiate church from 1764-1778 includes 12 rooms in the outbuildings and sacristy. The museum displays goldsmith's art, cult objects, 16th-century rood screen, Renaissance reliquary of St-Begge, tombstones, Andenne porcelain, statues, manuscripts and printed matter from the 15th

Bruges Beer Experience is much more than just a museum! It is a must-visit for those who wish to experience the most fascinating aspects of beer! A fresh combination of interactivity, innovative technologies and the stimulation of all senses! Taste, smell and touch the ingredients. Play the beer

The Museum of Older Techniques (MOT) is a hands-on museum housed in three historic buildings: Guldendal, Liermolen and Tommenmolen. The museum is dedicated to everyday "working" life in the past. The museum's collection includes a collection of hand tools, technical manuals and trade catalogs. The e

Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie (Museum of Antiquities) tells the story of human evolution through archaeological finds. Among other things, the development of agriculture and working with flint is discussed. It also focuses on Gallo-Roman and Merovingian history.

Travel back in time in Bruges. Experience in various ways how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age. Start your visit with an impressive virtual flight along the medieval architecture in the Historium Virtual Reality. Continue your time travel in the Historium Story. Follow the fascinating story o

The Toy Museum in Brussels is housed in an old mansion built in 1900. The museum has 33 rooms depicting the history of children's toys from 1830 to today.

The LEGO Discovery Centre Brussels is an indoor amusement park that is situated in the Docks Bruxsel shopping and leisure complex in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This location offers a unique blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, making it a convenient and exciting destination for tourists.

The gent university museum (GUM) opened on 23 oktober 2020 and collections of multiple smaller museums that existed before. It has collections related to all university activities including zoology, morphology, science, history, medicine, history and ethnographicism. It is located next to the "botan

Espace Arthur Masson, through the work of Arthur Masson and his contemporaries, introduces visitors to Ardennes rural life from the 1930s to 1960s and Walloon.

At La Maison Du Pays De Salm, visitors will discover the geology, history and folklore of the Salm country

The Eugeen Van Mieghem Museum displays works by Flemish-Belgian painter Eugeen Van Mieghem. He drew and painted the life of ordinary people, living and working.

The Center Ronde van Vlaanderen is entirely devoted to the Tour of Flanders. It is an experience museum where all aspects of the Tour, past and present, are treated in a thematic way. Themes that pass by include: the course, the cobblestones, the hills, the cyclists, the weather, the media, the war

Stadsmuseum Oostende is a local history museum housed in a Royal Palace from the late 18th century that served as the summer residence of Leopold I. Ship models, a reconstructed fishermen's living room and inn from 1900, the harbor, the fish market, works of art and models of the lighthouse give a p

Gaume Museums include the Museum of Virton, the Museum Papidaire and the Archaeological Park of Mountauban, the Museum of Rural Life of Montquintin and the Historical Military Museum of Latour.

ULB's Contemporary Art Collection is presented in the De Allende Hall, one of ULB's main exhibition halls. The art on display illustrates the university's mission and values.

China Museum Scheut is housed in a missionaries' monastery. The museum paints a picture of the cultural, artistic and folkloric life of ancient China. The collection consists of ornate and striking objects brought to Europe by the Congregation of Scheutists, with the aim of familiarizing young missi

ING organizes art exhibitions in its Brussels buildings.

Insect Museum exhibits include wasps, mosquitoes, beetles, cockroaches, spiders and walking branches.

Musée du malgré-tout displays a collection of archaeological finds from the region's prehistoric and Gallo-Roman past.

Atelier 340 Muzeum is an arts center for the study and promotion of sculpture and three-dimensional art in Belgium and abroad. The museum organizes 3 to 4 exhibitions a year.

The Railway and Stone Animation Center shows railroad life through tools, objects and old photographs.

The Grevenbroek Museum tells the history of the region, from 50,000 years ago to some 60 years ago, from the first hunters to World War II. Through excavations, models and documents, among other things, the story is told.

The ecomuseum of Lahamaide is dedicated to rural life and work. The museum aims to preserve and exhibit old country tools and machinery.

The Museum of the Integrated Police is dedicated to the history of the various Belgian police forces since the end of the Ancien Régime. The emphasis of the museum is on the former gendarmerie, but it also focuses on other police forces in Belgian history, such as the judicial police, the former mun

Provincial Museum Bulskampveld displays a collection of thousands of objects from agriculture or old crafts. Notable in the collection is the collection of carts and wagons and many agricultural implements.

The Aubechies Archaeosite and Museum consists of a 5,000-year journey back in time. It is an open-air museum with a reconstruction of prehistoric structures, protohistoric and Gallo-Roman plans, based on excavations carried out in the region. There is also a focus on ancient crafts.

The Grape Museum is located in the old 17th-century tavern "Den Bonten Os. The museum is dedicated to grape cultivation in the region. Among other things, it tells how cultivation started and grew in the 19th century, what "Royal," "Ribier," "Leopold III" and "Muscat" mean, what "glass villages in t

Espace Nature de la Botte du Hainaut houses a collection of stuffed animals with a special focus on Natura 2000 and symbolic Walloon species.

At the Archaeological Museum Domain Raversijde, a medieval fishing village has been partially reconstructed. The four fishermen's houses were built with original medieval bricks. Roofing, floors, doors, windows and furnishings match how it looked in the past.

The Chantilly Lace Museum is located in a room on the second floor of the Abbot's House at St. Andrew's Abbey. The museum's collection includes such large pieces as sashes, fans, pointed scarves, stocking inserts, mantles, strips of lace with various motifs, and War Laces. In addition, the museum al

Nature Center House Ternell is a natural history Fens and forest museum that presents a picture of the native plant and animal world and the origins of the High Fens.

Ferrières Toy Museum holds a collection of over a thousand toys from Belgium, France, America and Germany from the late 19th century to 1950. In the toy room, children can have fun with a variety of toys.

The Guillaume Apollinaire Museum is dedicated to the French-speaking writer and poet Guilaume Appollinaire. The museum recalls the poet's stay in the Stavelot area and introduces visitors to the artistic world of the author of the "Chanson du Mal-Aimé.

The illuseum is dedicated to optical illusions. Consisting of two rooms, the museum displays over 200 examples of illusion. The Illuseum tries to show an example of all principles of optical illusion. Among other things, the museum displays perspective illusions, mirror tricks, search prints, multi-

Musée français 1e armee française paints a picture of the history of the battle of Dijle in May 1940 and the first tank battle. But it also focuses on the battle of Gemblouc , the only tactical French victory in May 1940. The museum displays a collection of weapons and documents illustrating the tra

The Museum of Medicine is housed in a contemporary building shaped like a suitboat, near Erasmus Hospital. Visitors there take a journey through medicine from ancient times to the present. Themes covered include: Magic, mythology, shamans, bloodletting, the discovery of the circulatory system, exper

The Archives and Museum of Flemish Life in Brussels paints a picture of the history of Flemish people in Brussels in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection of Dutch-speaking Brussels heritage includes various documents, correspondence, posters, flags, honorary metals and busts. One exhibition p

The Belgian Museum of Radiology showcases the role Belgium has played and continues to play in radiology. The museum traces the history of this science, from the pioneers of X-rays to the most recent medical developments, such as ultrasound. It is not limited to medicine. There is also a focus on ra

The Museum of Medicinal Plants and Pharmacy is located in a corridor of the ULB Institute of Pharmacy. The museum portrays past and present medicines through a collection of medicinal plants. The collection includes samples from all over the world, posters, paintings, photographs and didactic object

The Municipal Museum of the County of Jette displays excavations, a collection of paintings, photographs and old documents about the region.

Conservatoire Botanique de Wallonie et Musée Vivant de la pomme de terre focuses on the preservation of cultivated plants. The museum has the largest collection of plants of the genus Allium, native to northern Europe. Some varieties date back to the Middle Ages.

The Garden of Medicinal Plants Paul Moens consists of a living collection of medicinal, useful and dangerous plants.

The Museum of Zoology and Anthropology has a collection representative of all zoological groups. The permanent exhibition has some 3,000 specimens that collectively provide an overview of the evolution of animal species.

Heemkundig Museum Sint-Hubertus is dedicated to the distant and near past of the region of Tervuren.

The National Museum and Archives of Customs and Excise highlights shady dealings at Belgium's (former) borders. The museum focuses on the operation of the services that acted against them: customs and excise.

Museum Sashuis is located in the former Sashuis, built in 1607. The museum displays objects that paint a picture of the history of the Willebroek canal. Every year, thematic exhibitions are organized on local and regional subjects.

The Sculpture House displays a number of artworks by the Flemish sculptor couple Pol Van Esbroeck and Mariette Coppens. In addition, artistic workshops for children and guided walks can be organized on request.

The Robert Pourbaix Mining Museum highlights the life of miners, their work and leisure activities.

l'Espace Archéologique Saint-Pierre" shows the results of excavations in Wallonia.

The municipal museum, archive and documentation center has information and objcts related to the local past. Among other things, visitors can find information about the local history of Melle and its surroundings and genealogy.

KADOC is a documentation and research center for religion, culture and society. The center aims to contribute to the development of cultural biography, the life story of Flanders, by focusing on the interaction between religion, culture and society. Changing exhibitions are organized.

The Museum of History in Messines is housed in the Town Hall. The collection includes weapons, works of art, unique photographs, plans, documents and images from the First World War. There is also attention to the town's past, the abbey of Countess Adela of France and the Royal Institution.

Museum Anton Diez is located in the Ryckewaertshof, a farmstead built in the 13th or 14th century by the Benedictines of St. Rikiers. Artist Anton Diez donated a collection of paintings to the community that is now on permanent display at the museum.

Archives and Museum of Flemish Student Life paints a picture of student life and the student movement in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Little Miner Museum - The Miner commemorates the hard work done by miners from Galmaarden and surrounding areas in Hainaut.

The Shipping and Fisheries Museum in Bornem is dedicated to inland navigation and fishing of the past and present.

Musée du frère Mutien-Marie is dedicated to the life of Brother Mtien Marie (1841 - 1917).

Les Territoires de la Mémoire offer a symbolic trail dedicated to deportation under the Nazi regime.

The Museum of History and Decorative Arts displays a collection of porcelain from the famous Tournai factory of the 18th century. A picture of the richness, beauty and variety of Tournai porcelain is presented. In addition, on the upper floor, gold, silver and bronze coins from the Tournaisian coin

The museum of the Public Center for Social Welfare of Brussels (O.C.M.W. ) is housed in an administrative building. Over the centuries, the Brussels O.C.M.W. has amassed a large collection of works of art, including several paintings by Brussels masters, Brabant sculptures, Brussels tapestries. But

The Eekloos Jeneverhuis Van Hoorebeke is dedicated to the history of Jenever in the Eeklo area. Visitors listen, watch and discover how the love and knowledge of gin was passed on from father to son.

Collections of the CPAS (Public Center for Social Welfare) include Brabant sculptures, Brussels tapestries, paintings by Brussels masters. There is also medical material and testimonies about life in hospitals.

The Uilenspiegel Museum is located in Huyse de Grote Sterre. The museum is dedicated to Tijl Uilenspiegel, a character from Dutch-German folklore, among others. Visitors are introduced to his international clones and the cultural-historical context in which this figure arose. There is attention to b