All local museums to visit in Tournai

Discover the unique history and culture of Tournai at local museums. These 4 museums offer insights into the community's past, traditions, and notable events.

Are you interested in learning more about the local history of Tournai? These are the must-visit local museums:

  1. Natural History Museum and Vivarium1

    Natural History Museum and Vivarium

     Tournai
    The Museum of Natural History and Vivarium of Tournai (Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium de Tournai) is housed in a neoclassical building, with an 1839 gallery a large hall and a conservatory. The museum invites visitors to discover its historical past and the great diversity within the animal
  2. Folklore Museum - Tournai’s house2

    Folklore Museum - Tournai’s house

     Tournai
    The Folklore Museum in Tournai is housed in two buildings from the late 17th century. The museum is a treasure trove of memories of the city in which old trades are depicted. Among the museum's exhibits are those of the cobbler, the weaver, the cooper's and blacksmith's workshop, the tribal pub with
  3. Musée de la Tapisserie - TAMAT3

    Musée de la Tapisserie - TAMAT

     Tournai
    The Tapestry Museum is located a neoclassical mansion in Tournai, the historic center of tapestry weaving in Belgium. The museum features over 250 works from six centuries of textile art, from ancient tapestries from the 15th century over the post-war movement "Forces Murales" to contemporary works.
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    Museum of History and Decorative Arts

     Tournai
    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