All photography museums to visit in Belgium

Capture the essence of photography at 10 museums in Belgium dedicated to this visual art form. These museums showcase historical and contemporary photographs, equipment, and techniques.

Are you a photography enthusiast? These are the best photography museums in Belgium:

  1. Museum of Illusions Brussels1

    Museum of Illusions Brussels

     Brussels
    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
  2. Musée de la Photographie à Charleroi2

    Musée de la Photographie à Charleroi

     Mont-sur-Marchienne
    Photography Museum Charleroi (Musée de la Photographie) is housed in a former Carmel in neo-Gothic style. The museum houses more than 60,000 images and 2,500 devices. The museum covers the entire history of photography, from the pioneers to contemporary artists along pictorialists, modernists, surre
  3. FOMU - Fotomuseum Antwerp3

    FOMU - Fotomuseum Antwerp

     Antwerp
    The Antwerp Fotomuseum (FOMU) is one of the most prestigious photography museums in Europe. FOMU is recognised at home and abroad as a leading expert in the preservation and management of photographic heritage. The museum’s historical and contemporary collections enjoy worldwide renown. There are 3
  4. ABBY4

    ABBY

     Kortrijk
    Abby Kortrijk is a playful, accessible and multi-voiced museum of visual arts. Together with a diverse network of organisations, artists and communities, and with art as a universal language, we explore what defines and connects us as human beings across borders, generations and cultures.
  5. Tramsite Schepdaal5

    Tramsite Schepdaal

     Schepdaal
    The only remaining Belgian local tramway depot from 1888, located on the former Brussels-Ninove tram line. Tram museum since 1962. The tram museum has a collection of trams and locomotives, with the royal carriage of Leopold II as its showpiece. Open March - October Group visits & photoshoots
  6. De Bibliotheektoren6

    De Bibliotheektoren

     Leuven
    In a photo exhibit in the Library Tower of the Leuven Central Library, visitors learn about the turbulent history of the university library and its influence on the city. The exhibition takes the visitor to five time periods on five floors: 'Leuven burns', 'International solidarity', 'A gift from Am
  7. Art  Center Hugo Voeten7

    Art Center Hugo Voeten

     Herentals
    Collection Hugo Voeten is located in Art Center Hugo Voeten (indoor) in Herentals and Sculpture Park Hugo Voeten in Geel-Westerlo (outdoor). Both are unique environments displaying unique art in the green heart of the Antwerp Kempen region. They house the private collection of entrepreneur Hugo Voet
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    Museum Oud-Vredegerecht

     Sint-Gillis-Waas
    Museum Oud-Vredegerecht is located in the former justice of the peace court of Sint-Gillis-Waas. The museum has a photo archive of De Klinge, Meerdonk, Sint-Gillis-Waas and Sint-Pauwels.
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    Museum Oud-Gemeentehuis

     Sint-Pauwels
    Museum Oud-Gemeentehuis is located in the former town hall of Sint-Pauwels. The museum displays the photo archives of De Klinge, Meerdonk, Sint-Gillis-Waas and Sint-Pauwels. There is also a photo cabinet of village photographer Florent De Vijlder.
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    Imaginair Museum Dierick Jeroen Bosch

     Ghent
    The Imaginary Museum Dierick Hieronymus Bosch includes a collection of full-size color photographs of the oeuvre of painter Hieronymus Bosch.