Themed Museums in Belgium

This is probably the category with the most variety. There are so many different themes in the museums, which makes that everyone can find somewhere an interesting museum.

Translation

In Flanders a "Museum" is also "Museum". But the plural is "Musea", not "Museums". In Wallonia you will read "Musée" (plural: "Musées").

Belgian Museums on Google Maps

The selected museums are rather well spread over the whole territory, so wherever you stay in the country, there will always be a museum at a reasonable distance.

All Museums with their GPS-Coordinates

Our GPS-Coordinates are meant to steer your car GPS Navigator. So, if there is a parking close to a museum, we will guide you there and not to the entrance, where you can maybe not even stop your car.

Belgian Museums		WGS 84
				UTM	N	E
Number	Name or Theme, Place	Easting	Northing	Zone	Latitude	Longitude
1	Carts Museum, Essen	600439	5701882	31	51.459192	4.445726
2	Bakery and Steam Museum, Essen	602828	5698020	31	51.424048	4.478979
3	Seafront Maritime Park, Bruges	514088	5686782	31	51.332153	3.202218
4	Polder Museum Lillo-Fort, Antwerpen	589872	5684446	31	51.304225	4.289255
5	Nature Educational Center "De Wulp", Neerpelt	668247	5680339	31	51.249562	5.410828
6	Bee-keeping Museum, Kalmthout	600917	5678974	31	51.253185	4.446104
7	Isotopolis, Dessel	646042	5677246	31	51.227887	5.091634
8	National Maritime Museum "Het Steen", Antwerpen	597569	5675507	31	51.222601	4.397200
9	Etnographic Museum, Antwerpen	597644	5675339	31	51.221078	4.398228
10	Provincial Diamonds Museum, Antwerpen	599289	5675080	31	51.218466	4.421704
11	Rubens' House, Antwerpen	598415	5674900	31	51.217000	4.409144
12	Silver Museum, Antwerp	602095	5674763	31	51.215122	4.461779
13	Ecohuis Antwerpen, Antwerpen	600179	5674710	31	51.214985	4.434340
14	Hospital Museum, Bruges	516092	5674267	31	51.219565	3.230419
15	Royal Museum of Beaux Arts, Antwerp	597351	5673996	31	51.209056	4.393669
16	Photo Museum Antwerp Province, Antwerp	596950	5673979	31	51.208971	4.387925
17	Bakery Museum, Geel	636427	5673805	31	51.199342	4.952706
18	Lace Center, Brugge	516344	5673463	31	51.212328	3.233991
19	Choco-Story, Bruges	515807	5673285	31	51.210742	3.226295
20	Malthouse and Brewery Museum, Bruges	516314	5673248	31	51.210395	3.233552
21	Flemish Tram and Bus Museum, Antwerp	600617	5672973	31	51.199293	4.440122
22	Groeningemuseum, Bruges	515817	5672805	31	51.206426	3.226417
23	Museum "Gruuthuse", Bruges	515769	5672756	31	51.205987	3.225728
24	Steam Locomotive Maldegem, Maldegem	531210	5672735	31	51.205163	3.446754
25	Hospital Museum, Sint-Jans Hospital, Bruges	515672	5672549	31	51.204128	3.224330
26	Brewery Museum, Bocholt	680320	5672139	31	51.172213	5.579520
27	Open-Air Museum Atlantikwall, Oostend	489852	5672118	31	51.200377	2.854752
28	Archaeologic Museum "Walraversijde", Oostende	489847	5672116	31	51.200359	2.854681
29	Middelheim Museum, Antwerp	598805	5670977	31	51.181667	4.413646
30	Gin House of Hoorebeke, Eeklo	539449	5670699	31	51.186346	3.564461
31	Astronomical Observatory Beisbroek, Bruges	510770	5669475	31	51.176600	3.154071
32	Salons for Fine Arts, Sint-Niklaas	579855	5669135	31	51.168068	4.142176
33	Mercator Museum, Sint-Niklaas	580025	5669044	31	51.167226	4.144587
34	Astronomical Observatory Urania, Hove	602556	5667013	31	51.145372	4.466165
35	Provincial Mills Museum MOLA, Wachtebeke	560569	5666760	31	51.149081	3.865965
36	Zimmer Tower, Lier	609836	5665359	31	51.129154	4.569697
37	Mercator Museum, Kruibeke	590427	5664636	31	51.126048	4.292219
38	Museactron (3 museums in one), Maaseik	695439	5664136	31	51.095367	5.791195
39	National Fishery Museum, Oostduinkerke	477745	5662850	31	51.116695	2.682041
40	Toerist Recreational Center "De Notelaer", Hingene	588901	5662797	31	51.109754	4.269965
41	Ten Duinen 1138, Koksijde	473995	5662081	31	51.109622	2.628521
42	Heritage Center De Zilverreiger, Bornem	583457	5661890	31	51.102418	4.192005
43	Ecomuseum and Archive of the Bricks in Boom, Boom	594590	5661111	31	51.093687	4.350768
44	Brickyard Museum 't Geleeg, Rumst	598740	5659767	31	51.080905	4.409645
45	Flemish Mine Museum, Koersel	655712	5658885	31	51.060349	5.222081
46	Castle Museum Wijnendale, Torhout	504171	5658598	31	51.078877	3.059543
47	Forest Museum "Gerhagen", Tessenderlo	642661	5657676	31	51.052875	5.035492
48	Pottery Museum, Torhout	506993	5656982	31	51.064317	3.099797
49	Mills Museum, Sint-Amands	584277	5656796	31	51.056501	4.202527
50	Museum for Industrial Archaeology and Textile, Ghent	551126	5656716	31	51.059691	3.729547
51	Het Huis van Alijn (Ghent around 1900), Ghent	550707	5656465	31	51.057472	3.723533
52	Bakery Museum "Walter Plaetinck", Veurne	476601	5656446	31	51.059063	2.666112
53	Design Museum, Ghent	550477	5656270	31	51.055738	3.720224
54	Educational Center "De Wissen", Stokkem	692811	5656147	31	51.024499	5.749453
55	Ruines Saint-Baafs Abbey and Stone Museum, Ghent	551645	5656053	31	51.053683	3.736857
56	Museum of the Mining Industry in Limburg, Houthalen	666507	5655347	31	51.025532	5.374367
57	Bijlokemuseum, Ghent	550231	5654912	31	51.043549	3.716526
58	Maritime Museum, Baasrode	581587	5654696	31	51.038010	4.163679
59	Jewish Museum of Deportation and Resistance, Mechelen	603736	5654619	31	51.033746	4.479469
60	Museum for Actual Arts (SMAK), Ghent	550689	5654339	31	51.038357	3.722979
61	Wall Tapestry Manufacture, Mechelen	603596	5654324	31	51.031119	4.477388
62	Toys Museum, Mechelen	604579	5654291	31	51.030644	4.491392
63	Museum of War, Peace and Flemish Emancipation, Diksmuide	489581	5653403	31	51.032082	2.851414
64	Malt and Brewery Museum "De Snoek", Alveringem	480899	5651572	31	51.015394	2.727698
65	Open-Air Museum Bachten de Kupe, Izenberge	475791	5649168	31	50.993584	2.655040
66	Provincial Domain Bokrijk, Genk	669828	5648660	31	50.964481	5.418552
67	Europlanetarium, Genk	677920	5648030	31	50.956380	5.533366
68	Belgian Endive Museum, Kampenhout	612031	5645938	31	50.954155	4.595046
69	Fashion Museum, Hasselt	664267	5645038	31	50.933550	5.337795
70	National Gin Museum, Hasselt	664471	5644966	31	50.932845	5.340663
71	Bee and Insect Center "De Lieteberg", Zutendaal	680918	5644172	31	50.920788	5.574093
72	National Cycling Museum, Roeselare	508887	5643702	31	50.944871	3.126500
73	Astronomical Observatory Mira, Grimbergen	596151	5643453	31	50.934683	4.368372
74	Museum for Older Technologies, Grimbergen	596513	5642623	31	50.927161	4.373303
75	National Shoes Museum, Izegem	514924	5640846	31	50.919064	3.212316
76	Chinese Pavilion, Brussels	595671	5638889	31	50.893732	4.360346
77	Japanese Tower, Brussels	595763	5638818	31	50.893079	4.361635
78	Planetarium of the Royal Belgian Observatory	594056	5638781	31	50.893027	4.337361
79	Old Cheese Factory Passendale, Passendale	499439	5638266	31	50.896055	2.992023
80	Nature Educational Museum "Apostelhuis", Bilzen	677892	5634877	31	50.838223	5.526562
81	Belgian Cartoon Center, Brussels	595714	5634145	31	50.851076	4.359716
82	Scientastic Museum, Brussels	594988	5633800	31	50.848094	4.349316
83	National Hop Museum, Poperinge	480465	5633752	31	50.855133	2.722466
84	Brewery Museum, Brussels	595230	5633603	31	50.846283	4.352701
85	Costume and Lace Museum, Brussels	595183	5633528	31	50.845616	4.352014
86	Film Museum, Brussels	595755	5633384	31	50.844227	4.360099
87	Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels	595427	5633344	31	50.843922	4.355431
88	In Flanders Fields, Ypres	491949	5633327	31	50.851585	2.885628
89	Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels	595588	5633256	31	50.843104	4.357694
90	BELvue Museum, Brussels	595810	5633225	31	50.842789	4.360838
91	Musical Instrument Museum, Brussels	595671	5633180	31	50.842407	4.358853
92	Schooling Museum, Ypres	491620	5633172	31	50.850186	2.880958
93	Jubelpark Museum for Arts and History, Brussels	598392	5632918	31	50.839596	4.397418
94	Autowold/ World Center for the Automobile, Brussels	598392	5632916	31	50.839578	4.397417
95	Royal Museum of the Army and Military History, Brussels	598405	5632914	31	50.839557	4.397601
96	Museum for Nature Sciences, Brussels	596867	5632682	31	50.837731	4.375703
97	Tram Museum, Schepdaal	584090	5632508	31	50.838165	4.194250
98	Festraets Studio, Astronomy, Sint-Truiden	654466	5632260	31	50.821434	5.193025
99	Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren	606961	5632082	31	50.830560	4.518832
100	Local Museum, Sint-Truiden	653999	5631748	31	50.816957	5.186185
101	Hill 62 - Sanctuary Wood Museum, Zillebeke	496278	5631545	31	50.835604	2.947144
102	Horta Museum, Saint-Gilles	595477	5631163	31	50.824306	4.355573
103	Broelmuseum, Kortrijk	518760	5631028	31	50.830662	3.266384
104	Groeningeabdijmuseum, Kortrijk	519092	5630831	31	50.828880	3.271088
105	Sugar Museum, Tienen	636484	5630281	31	50.808165	4.937156
106	Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren	673872	5628403	31	50.781280	5.466457
107	Basilica Museum, Tongeren	673734	5628355	31	50.780890	5.464479
108	Flint Museum, Bassenge	687067	5628268	31	50.775961	5.653359
109	Arms Museum "Moerenpoort", Tongeren	674274	5628131	31	50.778715	5.472025
110	Grapery Museum, Overijse	608422	5625638	31	50.772359	4.537667
111	National Tobacco Museum, Wervik	502370	5624873	31	50.775611	3.033613
112	Mills Museum and Regional Geography and History Center, Landen	647057	5624395	31	50.752681	5.084765
113	Lace and Linen Museum, Kortrijk	520309	5623386	31	50.761888	3.287956
114	National Flax Museum, Kortrijk	520300	5623367	31	50.761717	3.287828
115	Textile Museum, Ronse	542472	5622057	31	50.748738	3.602033
116	Herisemmolen, a 19th century cartboard mill, Alsemberg	593003	5621007	31	50.733402	4.317888
117	Wellington Museum, Waterloo	598703	5619379	31	50.717825	4.398199
118	Töpfereimuseum (Pottery), Raeren	296664	5618024	32	50.678480	6.121828
119	The Lion of Waterloo, Braine-l'Alleud	599186	5615067	31	50.678977	4.403881
120	Museum of Relegious Art and Art from the "Maasland", Liège	682168	5613768	31	50.647255	5.576792
121	Museum of the Life in Wallonia, Liège	682111	5613760	31	50.647201	5.575982
122	Arms Museum, Liège	682724	5613750	31	50.646919	5.584639
123	Curtius Museum, Liège	682681	5613746	31	50.646897	5.584029
124	Glass Museum, Liège	682672	5613745	31	50.646890	5.583902
125	Archeoforum, Liège	681921	5613539	31	50.645275	5.573189
126	House of the Science, Liège	682322	5612865	31	50.639094	5.578523
127	Last Headquarters of Napoleon, Genappe	600415	5611472	31	50.646446	4.420295
128	Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, Verviers	702889	5608777	31	50.595581	5.866793
129	Aqualaine (Wool and Fashion), Verviers	701702	5608719	31	50.595471	5.850011
130	Archaeological and Folklore Museum, Verviers	703010	5608677	31	50.594641	5.868446
131	Castle of Val-Saint-Lambert, Seraing	675618	5607563	31	50.593516	5.481298
132	Haus Ternell, Nature Museum, Eupen	296729	5607444	32	50.583475	6.128546
133	Open-Air Museum of Sart-Tilman, Liège	683778	5606248	31	50.579191	5.595817
134	Museum for Carpet-Weaving and Textile Arts, Tournai	527543	5605826	31	50.603676	3.389215
135	Museum of Fine Arts, Tournai	527304	5605721	31	50.602743	3.385830
136	Motorbike Museum Mahymobiles, Leuze-en-Hainaut	542816	5605236	31	50.597450	3.604961
137	Laundry Museum, Spa	703454	5596876	31	50.488491	5.868269
138	Ceramics Museum, Andenne	648928	5594824	31	50.486449	5.099401
139	Museum about Ourthe-Amblève, Comblain-au-Pont	682731	5594652	31	50.475339	5.575364
140	Visitors Center Natural Park Plaines de l'Escaut, Bon-Secours	543226	5594144	31	50.497673	3.609467
141	Forest Museum, Spa	704595	5593818	31	50.460627	5.882661
142	"Tresor of the Oignies Priory", Namur	632660	5591859	31	50.463708	4.869161
143	Archaeological Museum, Namur	632564	5591708	31	50.462372	4.867756
144	Mining Museum, Houdeng-Aimeries	581586	5591597	31	50.470684	4.149681
145	Regional Ecomuseum of the Center, La Louvière	581587	5591583	31	50.470558	4.149692
146	Royal Museum of Mariemont, Morlanwelz	587534	5591348	31	50.467587	4.233420
147	Museum of the Water Mill and the Bakery, Harzé	689324	5591073	31	50.441095	5.666369
148	Naional Paper Museum and Carnival Museum, Malmedy	288700	5590261	32	50.426304	6.025007
149	Museum for Military History, Mons	567628	5589338	31	50.452147	3.952613
150	Museum "Décembre '44", La Gleize	702240	5588137	31	50.410415	5.846460
151	Museum of the Spa-Francorchamps racing circuit, Stavelot	708352	5586522	31	50.393775	5.931470
152	Museum of Toys, Ferrières	685289	5586417	31	50.400553	5.607306
153	Museum of Photography, Charleroi	601791	5584519	31	50.403889	4.432395
154	Euro Tecnica, Büllingen	313895	5581154	32	50.353012	6.383828
155	Ardennes Poteau '44 Museum, Sankt-Vith	288213	5578817	32	50.323346	6.024601
156	Lace Museum, Marche-en-Famenne	667262	5566685	31	50.228648	5.345134
157	Museum of the Battle of the Bulge, La-Roche-en-Ardenne	683901	5562228	31	50.183664	5.576028
158	Marble Museum, Rance	590722	5555316	31	50.143126	4.269673
159	Museum of the Underground World, Han-sur-Lesse	656329	5554909	31	50.125807	5.187129
160	Steel Museum, Saint-Hubert	667400	5550620	31	50.084245	5.340006
161	Provincial Museums of Luxembourg, Saint-Hubert	667404	5550619	31	50.084235	5.340062
162	Museum of the Rural Life in Wallonia, Saint-Hubert	667402	5550614	31	50.084190	5.340032
163	Malgré-Tout Museum, Treignes	620259	5550152	31	50.091448	4.681257
164	Bels and Carillons Museum, Tellin	658811	5550085	31	50.081794	5.219821
165	Aquascope, Virelles	596228	5547110	31	50.068475	4.344641
166	Living Wool Museum, Bastogne	698007	5544476	31	50.019643	5.764185
167	Bastogne Historical Center, Bastogne	696262	5543384	31	50.010411	5.739296
168	Museum of Religious Art "En Piconrue", Bastogne	695027	5542827	31	50.005812	5.721797
169	German Headquarters 1940, Couvin	604600	5539861	31	50.001885	4.459611
170	Ducal Museum, Bouillon	648781	5517758	31	49.793826	5.067250
171	Archeoscope "Godefroid de Bouillon", Bouillon	648921	5517757	31	49.793782	5.069193
172	Archaeological Museum, Arlon	702726	5507268	31	49.683803	5.810513

More info on the Museums

1 Carts Museum in Essen. A collection of about 200 vehicles with natural drive, as well as objects that are related to construction of such vehicles. Open from Easter till the end of October on Sundays from 1.30 PM - 5 PM.

2 Bakery and Steam Museum in Essen. Next to the old windmill from 1982 are the bakery museum, a traditional bakery, and the Steam museum. There is also a tavern-restaurant on the site. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

3 Seafront Maritime Park in Bruges. Interactive exhibition about the sea and all its facets. Housed in a former fish market. Possibility to visit the lightship "Westhinder" and a Russian submarine. Open: daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

4 Polder Museum Lillo-Fort in Antwerp. In 34 halls from the museum one can discover the history and life in the disappeared and the still existing villages in the polder. Open from Easter - September 30 on Sundays and on public holidays from 1 PM - 6 PM.

5 Nature Educational Center "De Wulp" in Neerpelt. The Center lies just South of a 200 ha big nature area in the transition from dry sand grounds to the valley of the river Dommel. From the center one can follow some walking routes through the nature area. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM - 6 Pm.

6 Bee-keeping Museum in Kalmthout. All about traditional bee-keeping, as it was exercised for centuries in the region. The museum has a collection of apiaries from all over the world. Open during weekends. From November - March from 2 PM - 5 PM. Rest of the year from 10 AM - 5 PM. During Easter holidays and Summer holidays open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM.

7 Isotopolis in Dessel. Information Center where the control and the processing of radioactive wastes is presented in a structural and comprehensive way. Only to be visited by groups by appointment.

8 National Maritime Museum "Het Steen" in Antwerp. "Het Steen" (from about 1200) is the oldest building in Antwerp. A collection of old and modern ship's models, prints, charts, and maritime utensils. The open-air part consists of several ships on dry land. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

9 Etnographic Museum in Antwerp. The collection contains objects from several cultures from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and North and South America. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

10 Provincial Diamonds Museum in Antwerp. Shows the history of the stone, the diamond treatment, diamond trade, and the role of Antwerp as a world center of diamond treatment and trade. Open from Thursday - Tuesday from 10 AM - 5.30 PM.

11 Rubens' House in Antwerp. This is the 17th century patrician house of Pieter Paul Rubens. Nowadays it is a museum with paintings from Rubens and his closest co-workers. The beautiful garden is like a garden in Rubens' period. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

12 Silver Museum in Antwerp. Housed in a 16th century castle in the "Ter Revierenhof" Park, the museum shows silver ware from the 16th - 20th century. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5.30 PM.

13 Ecohuis Antwerpen in Antwerp. Eco stands for ecological. This is the interactive center for environment education of the city of Antwerp. One can learn everything about space, water, energy, and wood. Healthy snacks and drinks can be tasted in the eco-café. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 4.30 PM.

14 Hospital Museum in Bruges. Historic hospital complex from the 14th till the 17th century with a treasure of art objects from Gothic to Baroque. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM and from 1.30 PM - 5 PM.

15 Royal Museum of Beaux Arts in Antwerp. This is the most important museum of Belgium. The collection contains about 1.200 paintings that give a splendid overview of old and modern Arts (14th - 20th century). The main point lies with the 17th century masters like Rubens, Jordaens, and Van Dijck. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

16 Photo Museum Antwerp Province in Antwerp. Museum that brings photography, film, and new media together. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

17 Bakery Museum in Geel. Much attention for the baker's trade with an exhibition of many old objects. In a barn are shown some transport means of bakers in the past. Open from April - October on Sundays from 1 PM - 6 PM.

18 Lace Center in Bruges. Every afternoon there are demonstrations. Open: all working days from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 6 PM. On Saturdays till 5 PM.

19 Choco-Story in Bruges. The museum follows the history of the cacao bean, as the Maya's started cultivating them 2000 years ago, till the fine chocolate, as we know it today. And, of course, you can taste locally produced Belgian chocolate. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

20 Malt house and Brewery Museum in Bruges. The malt house from 1902 was used till 1976. All equipment still stands on the original places. The whole gives a very good idea how in former days malt was made from barley. Open from April - September from Wednesday - Sunday from 2 PM - 6 PM.

21 Flemish Tram and Bus Museum in Antwerp. Housed in an old tramway depot, this museum has a collection of over 55 busses, trams, and trolley busses from 1899 - 1991. Open from April 15 - October 15 during the weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 5.30 PM.

22 Groeningemuseum in Bruges. Overview of the Flemish paintings from the 15th till the 20th century. A unique collection of Flemish Primitives. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM.

23 Museum "Gruuthuse" in Bruges. This city museum for archaeology and applied arts is housed in the 15th century palace of the Lords of Gruuthuse. The collection consists of 2.500 pieces of art in 23 rooms: weaponry, wall tapestries, musical instruments, sculptures, and coins. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM.

24 Steam Locomotive Maldegem in Maldegem. Housed in the former railway station. The visitor can make a trip in a steam train to Donk over narrow gauge or to Eeklo on the museum railroad. Open from May - September: every Sunday and on public holidays from 11 AM - 5 PM. In July and August from Wednesday - Monday.

25 Hospital Museum, Sint-Jans Hospital in Bruges. Hospital from the 12th century with in the church and the St; Cornelius chapel 6 master pieces of Hans Memling. In the old monastery: an original 18th century pharmacy. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM.

26 Brewery Museum in Bocholt. A large collection of brewery equipment from several countries and a complete brewery from 1900 - 1910. Open in July and August, daily from 1 PM - 6 PM. Guided visits at 1.30 PM and 3.30 PM.

27 Open-Air Museum Atlantikwall in Oostende. Open-Air museum with 60 in detail restored bunkers from WWI and WWII. Open from April - November 11: daily from 2 PM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 10.30 AM - 6 PM.

28 Archaeological Museum "Walraversijde" in Ostend. Through the visitor's center (shop and audio-visual introduction) the visitor lands in 1465. Voices from fishermen guide you through 4 renovated medieval houses. Via the archaeological find-spot the visitor arrives in an interactive museum, where he can admire the objects in their historical context. Open From April 1 - November 11, daily from 2 PM - 5 PM. During weekends, on public holidays, and during school vacations from 10.30 AM - 6 PM.

29 Middelheim Museum in Antwerp. This museum shows its permanent collection of modern art in open-air. The collection consists of 300 sculptures. Open from October - March from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. In April and September till 7 PM, and in May and August till 8 PM.

30 Gin House of Hoorebeke in Eeklo. Museum about the social and economic history of the region in general and about the gin distilleries in particular. Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 AM - Noon.

31 Astronomical Observatory "Beisbroek" in Bruges. The visitor can observe the sun, the stars, and the planets. There is a permanent exhibition and there are planetarium presentations at fixed hours. Presentations on Wednesdays and Sundays at 3 PM and 4.30 PM, on Fridays at 8.30 PM.

32 Salons for Fine Arts in Sint-Niklaas. Housed in a manor house from 1928 with splendid interior, this museum shows paintings from the 16th till the 20th century, actual works, style furniture, and porcelain. Open from Thursday - Saturday from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM.

33 Mercator Museum in Sint-Niklaas. Overview of the history of the cartography and the live and most important works of Mercator. There is also a section about modern cartography. Open from Thursday - Saturday from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM.

34 Astronomical Observatory "Urania" in Hove. Here is an observatory tower and a weather garden, as well as a permanent exhibition. Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7.45 PM - 10.30 PM.

35 Provincial Mills Museum MOLA in Wachtebeke. Photos, engravings, scale models, and all kind of objects show the Flemish mills patrimony, mill techniques, and the history of mills in Flanders. The museum library contains 1.500 books and the photo collection contains over 5.000 photos of mills. Open from April - September from Tuesday - Friday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM; during weekends and on public holidays from 10.30 AM - 6 PM. From October - March from Tuesday - Sunday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM.

36 Zimmer Tower in Lier. The tower from the Middle Ages houses an astronomical studio with planetarium from the inventor and watchmaker Louis Zimmer. The 4.5 meters high "wonderclock" is situated in a building next to the tower. Open daily from 9 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 6 PM.

37 Mercator Museum in Kruibeke. Housed in the "Graventoren", a rest of a stronghold from the Middle Ages, the museum is devoted to the cartography of Gerard de Kremer, better known as Mercator. Open from Easter - the end of October, daily from 10 AM - 5 PM.

38 Museactron (3 museums in one) in Maaseik. Three museums in the same building: Regional Archaeological Museum, Bakery Museum, and the oldest private pharmacy in Belgium. Open from April - September from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. From October - March from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM. In July and August: daily from 10 AM - 5 PM.

39 National Fishery Museum in Koksijde. This museum consists of a fishermen's inn, a fishermen's house, a collection of moquettes from fishing boats, and paintings from artists who worked in Oostduinkerke around 1900. On the inner court you can admire lifeboat 3 and the fishing boat Martha (OD.1). Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 6 PM. In July and August: daily.

40 Tourist Recreational Center "De Notelaer" in Hingene. "De Notelaer" is a former hunting pavilion from 1794. The museum shows the past and the present of the Escaut (Schelde) river and the region. Open from Saturday - Thursday from 2 PM - 6 PM.

41 Ten Duinen 1138 in Koksijde. The multi-media abbey museum and the archaeological site, the abbey farm "Ten Bogaerde", the old windmill "Zuidabdijmolen", and the silver collection "Maldague" form together the whole "Ten Duinen 1138". Central theme is the history of the local Cistercian Abbey "Our Lady Ten Duinen". Open from Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM. On Sundays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

42 Heritage Center "De Zilverreiger" in Bornem. The museum contains old Brabant trades, the faun and flora from the region of the Escaut river. Open from Easter - October from Tuesday - Friday from 10 AM - 6 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays from 1 PM - 6 PM. From November - Easter: all working days from 10 AM - 4 PM.

43 Ecomuseum and Archive of the Bricks in Boom in Boom. The museum is housed in a unique industrial-archaeological brickyard complex with working men's houses and workshops. Open from April - October every Sunday at 2 PM there is a guided tour (1.5 hours) for individual visitors.

44 Brickyard Museum "'t Geleeg" in Rumst. This museum shows the history of the brick industry with tools and photos. On the terrain the old dry sheds are still conserved, as well as the heavy equipment, used to form the bricks. Open from April - October from Wednesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

45 Flemish Mine Museum in Koersel. This museum tells the history of coal mining in Beringen and surroundings. Ex-miners guide the visitors and tell about their life in the coal mines. There is also a moving moquette and a video film shows the mine activity in 1957. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM - 4 PM.

46 Castle Museum Wijnendale in Torhout. The museum tells the history of this historically important museum. Open from May 15 - September 15 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

47 Forest Museum "Gerhagen" in Tessenderlo. Situated at the border of a 950 ha big nature area. There is a center with documentation, a permanent exposition, and a classroom with study material about the nature area. Open From February 1 - November 30: on Sundays and public holidays from 2 PM - 6 PM. From April 1 - October 31: on working days from 2 PM - 5 PM.

48 Pottery Museum in Torhout. In the museum you will find pottery works from the 13th till early 20th century from the region around Torhout. Open all working days from 9 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM. From May 15 - September 15 also during the weekends.

49 Mills Museum in Sint-Amands. In the center sketches, photos, drawings, etc accentuate the central function of the mill in social life in the past. Open during weekends and on public holidays from 2.30 PM - 6 PM.

50 Museum for Industrial Archaeology and Textile in Ghent. Situated in a former cotton mill, this museum evocates the industrial history in general and especially the history of the textile industry in Ghent. There are themes about children's labor, cotton- and painting machines, film, historic scenes, and braid with especial attention to the rule of women in history from 1750 till today. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

51 Het Huis van Alijn (Ghent around 1900) in Ghent. Former museum for Folklore, housed in the only remained Place of Warship from the 14th century. Daily life in Ghent around 1900, treated in 4 important themes. Open from Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM; on Sundays from 10 AM - 5 PM.

52 Bakery Museum "Walter Plaetinck" in Veurne. This museum is housed in a 17th century homestead and contains many old objects concerning the preparation of bread, pastries, ice cream, chocolate, hard brown spiced biscuits, and candy. On the site there is also an old bakery, a bakery shop, a windmill, and a didactic garden. Open from October - March frm Monday - Thursday from 10 Am - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM, on Sundays from 2 PM - 5 PM. From April - June and in September, from Monday - Thursday from 10 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM, during the weekends from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM. In July and August every working day from 10 AM - 5.30 PM and in the weekends and on public holidays from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM.

53 Design Museum in Ghent. The museum contains a collection of 17th and 18th century furniture in adapted styling rooms. Eye-catcher, however, is a collection "Art Nouveau" with works of Henry van de Velde, Victor Horta and foreign designers. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

54 Educational Center "De Wissen" in Stokkem. Situated at the Old Meuse river, the museum shows in an interactive way the story of the Meuse River, from the source in France till the outlet into the North Sea, near Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Open from April 1 - September 30, every working day from 9 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 6 PM, during the weekends from 2 PM - 6 PM. In July and August also during the weekends from 10 AM - Noon. From October 1 - March 31, every working day from 9 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5 PM, on Sundays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

55 Ruins Saint-Bavo Abbey and Stone Museum in Ghent. The Stone Museum is located in the ruins of the 12th century St. Bavo Abbey and consists of stone sculptures, architecture fragments and funerary monuments from no longer existing buildings from the 12th - the 18th century.

56 Museum of the Mining Industry in Limburg in Houthalen. A collection of tools, fossils, minerals, and crystals show the history of the mining industry, as well as the miners. Open every Wednesday during school holidays. Guided Tours at 10 AM and at 2 PM.

57 Bijlokemuseum in Ghent. This Archaeological museum is housed in a former Abbey. The gate from the former St. Elisabeth Beguinage gives access to the museum. The museum shows the origin, the growth, the evolution, and the present of the City of Ghent and her inhabitants. Temporarily closed.

58 Maritime Museum in Baasrode. Overview of the ship building industry in Flanders during the last two centuries. Open from April - October during the weekends from 2 PM - 6 PM. From November - March: on Saturdays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

59 Jewish Museum of Deportation and Resistance in Mechelen. The story of the baiting, the deportation, and the resistance of the Jewish People in Belgium between 1940 and 1944. Open from Sunday - Thursday from 10 AM - 5 PM. On Fridays from 10 AM - 1 PM.

60 Museum of Actual Arts (SMAK) in Ghent. This museum shows the evolution of international arts from 1945 till today and places the regional arts in this context. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

61 Wall Tapestry Manufacture in Mechelen. This world famous, active weaving workshop is housed in the refugee of the former Abbey of Tongerlo. Antique and modern wall tapestries show 5 centuries of Wall Tapestry Arts. Open: every Saturday at 10.30 AM there is a guided Tour.

62 Toys Museum in Mechelen. With its 7.000 square meters this Toys Museum is the biggest in the world. The collection shows the evolution of toys and contains old and modern toys. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

63 Museum of War, Piece and Flemish Emancipation in Diksmuide. The museum has 22 floors and is recognized by the UN as International Peace Museum. The museum gives detailed impressions of harsh life of WWI in the region. From the top of the 84 m high tower one has a splendid scenic view over this now so peaceful landscape. Open from January - March and from October - December, daily from 10 AM - 5 PM. From April - September from 10 AM - 6 PM.

64 Malt and Brewery Museum "De Snoek" in Alveringem. This former malt house and brewery has a unique collection of old material: a copper brewing tub, a cast iron stirring barrel, yeast tubs and barrels, etc. In the museum inn visitors can taste the "Snoek" beer. Open from May 1 - September 30 from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM. From October 1 - March 31 from Wednesday - Sunday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM.

65 Open-Air Museum Bachten de Kupe in Izenberge. The museum consists of a farm with house, carriage shed, cows and horses stable, and a bakery oven. The second part is a streets complex with houses from the region, a printing office, a class room, a butcher's shop, a tobacco shop, a doctor's consulting room, a hairdresser's shop, and a grocer's shop. In the third section there is a village green with a kiosk, working class houses, and the village inn. Open: changing hours. For info consult www.bachtendekupe.net.

66 Provincial Domain Bokrijk in Genk. One the biggest European open-air museums with about 110 historical buildings that give the ambiance of Flanders in the past. Open from March 31 - September 30: daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

67 Europlanetarium in Genk. Introduction to all aspects of the astrology, space travel, and the meteorology. There are public presentations every Wednesday at 3 PM and 4.30 PM; every Friday at 8 PM; on Sundays at 3 PM, 4 PM, and 5 PM.

68 Belgian Endive Museum in Kampenhout. The museum shows the history of, and how the Belgian Endive was traditionally cultivated and marketed. Open from April - October on Wednesdays from 2 PM - 5 PM, on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 12.30 PM and from 1 PM - 5 PM; on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM.

69 Fashion Museum in Hasselt. Shows the evolution of fashion from the 18th till the 20th century with a collection of authentic garments, accessories, mode illustrations, and photos. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. From early November till end March during the weekends from 1 PM - 5 PM.

70 National Gin Museum in Hasselt. Housed in a 19th century distillery, the museum shows all facets of gin from the 14th - the 20th century. Local distilled gin can be tasted in the museum. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. During weekends from November 3 till March 31 from 1 PM - 5 PM.

71 Bee and Insect Center "De Lieteberg" in Zutendaal. In the middle of splendid nature of the Kempen plateau. A small museum contains beekeeper tools and old beehives. Behind glass one can admire the a bee colony at work. The interactive insect museum has an almost complete overview of all insects in the local nature. There is also a hothouse with butterflies. Open from May 1 - October 1 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

72 National Cycling Museum in Roeselare. Housed in two halls. The first shows the evolution of the bicycle, all kinds of bicycles. In the second hall one can learn about the history of cycling. Open from Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5 PM.

73 Astronomical Observatory "Mira" in Grimbergen. The visitor can do astronomical observations and there is an exhibition of the universe. The Observatory also contains a meteorological center, a documentation center with a huge library and all kinds of multi-media projects. Open On Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2 PM - 10 PM. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM - 10 PM. On Wednesdays from 9 AM - 6 PM.

74 Museum for Older Technologies in Grimbergen. Specialized in the history of techniques, powered by the force of water, wind or muscles. There is a unique collection of hand tools, machines, two water mills and even a horse mill. There are also demonstrations of forge works, corn grinding in a water mill and baking of bread in a wood oven. Open all working days from 9 AM - 5 PM; From April till the first Sunday in October also during the weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

75 National Shoes Museum in Izegem. This museum shows the evolution of shoes and the shoes industry from the region. It contains a huge collection old and strange shoes. Open from March 1 - October 30 from Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM.

76 Chinese Pavilion in Brussels. The Pavilion disposes of an important collection Chinese export porcelain. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM. During weekends from 10 AM - 5 PM.

77 Japanese Tower in Brussels. The tower was built between 1901 and 1904 on the demand of King Leopold II and contains a collection Japanese Art for exportation. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM. During weekends from 10 AM - 5 PM.

78 Planetarium of the Royal Belgian Observatory in Brussels. There are many astronomical exhibitions in this museum. Open: all working days from 9 AM - 4.30 PM. On Sundays from 1.30 PM - 4 PM.

79 Old Cheese Factory Passendale in Passendale. The museum shows in a unique way the production process from milk to cheese. It is also an interactive and experimental introduction to cheese in all its aspects. Open from March - November 15 from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

80 Nature Educational Museum "Apostelhuis" in Bilzen. Visitors get an idea of the nature in the Haspengouw region and of the history of this building, all with the most modern audio-visual means. Open from Easter Sunday till the end of September from 10 AM - 6 PM.

81 Belgian Cartoon Center in Brussels. This museum is housed in an art-nouveau building from 1906, build by Victor Horta, and shows the history of the cartoon in Belgium and the techniques and the origin of the cartoon and the animated cartoon. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

82 Scientastic Museum in Brussels. Over 90 simple experiments build an amusing, interactive voyage of discovery through the world of physics, the illusion, and the senses. Open from Monday - Friday: by appointment. During weekends from 2 PM - 5.30 PM. During school holidays, daily from 2 PM - 5.30 PM.

83 National Hop Museum in Poperinge. Poperinge's new and extended Hop Museum is located in the old "Stadsschaal" or Municipal Scales. An informative audio tour guides you through four floors of history and culture, all the way from the impressive loft to the concluding ground floor. On your way down, local characters like "The Bagger" and "The Nose" will take you along the four seasons of the hop, historic documents, photographs, scale models and audiovisual displays illustrate both the story of this unique building and that of local hop growing, past and present.

84 Brewery Museum in Brussels. The museum has brewery equipment from the 18th century and offers an introduction to the highly technological brewery of today. Open Daily from 10 AM - 5 PM, except the first Tuesday of every month.

85 Costume and Lace Museum in Brussels. The museum is housed in five houses from the 18th century. Lace, embroidery, costumes, haute culture, huge Lace collections, and accessories from Brussels, Belgium and Europe from the 17th century till today. Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 12.30 PM and from 13.30 PM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 5 PM.

86 Film Museum in Brussels. In 40 display cases the pre-history of the film is showcased: the most important inventions that made possible the discovery of the cinematograph by the brothers Lumière. Every day there are presentations at 5.30 PM and at 10.30 PM.

87 Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. Erected in 1837. The archive contains over 5 million books. The museum of the art of printing is also housed here. Open: all working days from 9 AM - 8 PM. On Saturdays from 9 AM - 5 PM.

88 In Flanders Fields in Ypres. Interactive museum about The Great War with the experiences of ordinary people in the middle point. Eighteen parts that all accentuate a different facet of the war. Open from April - September: daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.From October - March: from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

89 Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. Collection of handwritings, precious books, engravings, coins and pennies, music, maps and charts, newspapers, and periodicals. Open from Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

90 BELvue Museum in Brussels. A museum about the history of Belgium with the dynasty as guide. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

91 Musical Instrument Museum in Brussels. Every visitor can discover and listen to musical instruments on a journey through time, which lead him/her along all continents. There is also a concert hall, an auditorium, a sound laboratory, a restaurant with panoramic view, a book shop, a museum shop, and a workshop for children. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM. On Thursday till 20 PM, followed by a concert. During weekends from 10 AM - 5 PM.

92 Schooling Museum in Ypres. Evolution of schooling in Flanders from the Middle Ages till today. Eye-catchers: two class rooms from 1700 and 1930. Open from April - October from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 12.30 PM and from 2 PM - 6 PM. From November - March till 5 PM.

93 Jubelpark Museum for Arts and History in Brussels. The very rich collections cover five continents from the pre-history till the 20th century. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 9.30 AM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - 5 PM.

94 Autoworld/ World Center for the Automobile in Brussels. The museum shows the history of automobiles from 1886 till today and contains about 450 old timers. Most cars are from American origin, but there are also many French cars. The carriage hall contains a number of predecessors of the automobile. Open from October - March, daily from 10 AM -5 PM; from April - September, daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

95 Royal Museum of the Army and Military History in Brussels. One of the biggest military museums in the world with old weaponry, suits of armour, the evolution of offensive and defensive weaponry from the 8th till the 19th century. Overview of the technical evolution of weaponry till the middle of the 20th century, WWI and WWII, aeroplanes, and a documentation center. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9 AM - Noon and from 1 PM - 4.45 PM.

96 Museum of Nature Sciences in Brussels. Unique display of Iguanodons, evolution of mankind, insects and shells, life at the Poles, whales, etc. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 9.30 AM - 4.45 PM. During weekends from 10 AM - 6 PM.

97 Tram Museum in Schepdaal. Housed in a tramway depot from 1887, this museum contains an interesting collection of old locomotives and trams. About 30 vehicles show the different ways of traction in time. Open from April 1 - October 15 on Sundays and public holidays from 2 PM - 6 PM. In July and August also on Saturdays.

98 Festraets Studio, Astronomy in Sint-Truiden. The Eye-catcher is the biggest astronomical clock in the world. From April - September: presentations all working days at 10.45 AM, 11.45 AM, 1.45 PM, 2.45 PM, and 3.45 PM. During the weekends: presentations at 2.45 PM and at 3.45 PM. From October - March: presentations on Sundays at 2.45 PM and 3.45 PM.

99 Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren. Museum with 20 halls, built in 1904 - 1910. The African Continent in all its facets. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - 6 PM.

100 Local Museum in Sint-Truiden. In the farm buildings of the former Sint-Trudo Abbey, this museum contains old tools and machines. In the fruit hall there is a permanent exhibition about fruits in the old days and today. Open from April - October during weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 5 PM.

101 Hill 62-Sanctuary Wood Museum in Zillebeke. A hill top where the terrain has been conserved as it was in 1918, with trenches, vaulted corridors, etc. The museum collection consists of weaponry, ammunition, slides, and photos. Open: daily from 10 AM - 7 PM.

102 Horta Museum in Saint-Gilles. House and workshop of architect Victor Horta (1861 - 1947). Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 2 PM - 5.30 PM.

103 Broelmuseum in Kortrijk. A collection of Flemish paintings and sculptures from the 16th - 20th century, as well as an international collection ceramics. There is a cafeteria in the orangery. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM.

104 Groeningeabdijmuseum in Kortrijk. Housed in the former Groeninge Abbey, this museum tell every thing about Kortrijk and the damask and silver from Kortrijk. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM.

105 Sugar Museum in Tienen. The visitor is guided through the museum, while with stories, all kinds of experiments, films, and interactive tasks the production and application of sugar and its derivatives is explained. At the museum there is a cafeteria and a shop with regional products. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

106 Gallo-Roman Museum in Tongeren. Modern archaeological museum that tells the story of the culture-historical evolution of the region, from the pre-history till the early Middle Ages. Open: Monday from Noon - 5 PM; from Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM; during the weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - 6 PM.

107 Basilica Museum in Tongeren. This museum contains one of the richest collections of religious arts in Belgium from the Merovingian period till the 19th century. Open from April - September: daily, except on Monday morning, from 10 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5 PM.

108 Flint Museum in Bassenge. The museum is housed in a remarkable tower in flint stones: "The Tower of Apocalyps" and contains a mysterious and impressive presentation of the valley of the Jeker. The collections are about the archaeology and history of the region. Open from Wednesday - Sunday from 2 PM - 6 PM.

109 Arms Museum "Moerenpoort" in Tongeren. The "Moerenpoort" from 1379 is the only medieval town gate that survived the French troops in the 17th century. The military history of the town is illustrated with documents, weaponry and plans in three rooms in the tower. From here you have a splendid view over the town of Tongeren. Open from May - September during the weekends and public holidays from 11 AM - 5 PM.

110 Grapery Museum in Overijse. The museum, housed in a 17th century patrician house, illustrates the history of Overijse in general and of the hothouse grapes cultivation in special. Open from April - October from Monday - Thursday from 9 AM - Noon and from 1 PM - PM. On Fridays from 9 AM - Noon. On Sundays from 2 PM - 5 PM.

111 National Tobacco Museum in Wervik. The museum is housed in the old windmill "Briekenmolen" and is shows the history of tobacco-growing and consumption. Over 2.000 objects are showcased. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM. During the weekends from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM.

112 Mills Museum and Regional Geography and History Center in Landen. Housed in the water mill of Rufferdinge from the 13th century. In the mill building there is a fully functional milling business. Open: all working days from 9 AM - Noon and from 1 PM - 4 PM.

113 Lace and Linen Museum in Kortrijk. Collection old lace, embroidery, needlework, and damask, as well as practical applications of the flax linen. Open from March - November from Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - 12.30 PM and from 1.30 PM - 6 PM. During the weekends from 2 PM - 6 PM.

114 National Flax Museum in Kortrijk. The Flax Museum is housed in a restored 19th century flax farm and shows the evolution of flax cultivation, flax treatment, and flax processing. Open from March - November from Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - 12.30 PM and from 1.30 PM - 6 PM. In the weekends from 2 PM - 6 PM.

115 Textile Museum in Ronse. This industrial-archaeological museum, housed in a former textile factory, tell the story of past of the textile in Ronse with machines and photos. The museum contains some machines from the past that are still operational. Open from April 1 - October 31 on working days, except Mondays, from 10 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - Noon and from 2.30 PM - 5.30 PM.

116 Herisemmolen, a 19th century cardboard mill in Alsemberg. A 11 ha big Unique piece of industrial-archaeological heritage: a 19th century cardboard factory, now a museum for paper, cardboard and driving techniques where hand ladled carton is produced. Open from March - November: all working days from 9 AM - 4 PM. Every first and third Sunday of the month from 10 AM - 6 PM.

117 Wellington Museum in Waterloo. The museum is housed in an old inn that in 1815 served as headquarters for General Wellington, commander of the allied armies. Here you can learn everything about the last battle of Napoleon. Open from April 1 - September 30, daily from 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM. From October 1 - March 31, daily from 10.30 AM - 5 PM.

118 Töpfereimuseum (Pottery) in Raeren. Very specialized museum that shows the evolution of the "Rijnlandse" pottery industry from the primitive start, over the heydays till the end in the 19th century. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

119 The Lion of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud. In the visitor's center one will find information, documentation, and a 10 square meters big moquette from the battle field in 1815. Through this center one can enter the Hill and the Panorama, a circular painting, 110 m long and 12 m high with some snapshots from the battle on June 18, 1815. Open Daily. From April - September from 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM. In October from 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM. From November - February from 10.30 AM - 4 PM. In March from 10.30 AM - 5 PM.

120 Museum of Relegious Art and Art from the "Maasland" in Liège. The museum contains a treasure of religious and "Maaslandse" (from the land of the Meuse river): paintings, book illustrates, textile, sculptures, ivory, and jeweler's art from the earliest Middle Ages. Open from Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 6 PM. On Sundays from 11 AM - 4 PM.

121 Museum of the life in Wallonia in Liège. The most important ethnographical museum in Wallonia with about 350.000 objects and documents evoking the material, social, political, religious, and artistic life, as well as family life in Wallonia from the past till today. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

122 Arms Museum in Liège. A huge collection of weaponry (about 15.000 pieces) from all periods of time. Housed in a 18th century manor house. Actually closed because of important renovation works.

123 Curtius Museum in Liège. The imposing Curtius House dates from 1600. The collections consist of a remarkable archaeological collection, decorative art, and art from the Maasland (Land of the Meuse river). There are about 100.000 objects in total. Open on Mondays and from Wednesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 1 PM and from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 10 AM - 1 PM.

124 Glass Museum in Liège. This museum tells the history of glass, illustrated by a rich collection of glass objects from many countries. Open on Monday and from Wednesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 1 PM and from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 10 AM - 1 PM.

125 Archeoforum in Liège. This is the biggest archeoforum of Europe. Through a modern educative sound and light show the archaeologic findings from the Place Saint-Lambert are shown to the visitor. This means more than 2000 years history of the city of Liège. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

126 House of the Science in Liège. Great diversity in demonstration equipment to make the visitor familiar with the basic principles of mechanics, optics, and electricity. Open from Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 12.30 PM and from 1.30 PM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 6 PM. In July and August: daily from 1.30 PM - 6 PM.

127 Last Headquarters of Napoleon in Genappe. The museum shows precious personal memories of Napoleon: weaponry and different pieces concerning the battle of the Emperor. Open from April - October from 10 AM - 6.30 PM. From November - March: daily from 1 PM - 5 PM.

128 Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics in Verviers. The museum shows Art from the 13 th century till today and has one of the most important ceramics collections of Belgium. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 3 PM - 6 PM.

129 Aqualaine (Wool and Fashion) in Verviers. Housed in the old factory building "Dethier", erected early 19th century and shows the different aspects in the fabrication of wool and the history of fashion. Open from April 1 - October 31 from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

130 Archaeological and Folklore Museum in Verviers. This museum is housed in a former patrician house from 1750. The collections contain furniture (17th - 19th century), paintings of local and regional artists, coins, weaponry, lace, and many memories of the past of this city. Open Tuesday - Thursday from 2 PM - 5 PM; on Saturdays from 9 AM - Noon, and on Sundays from 10 AM - 1 PM.

131 Castle of Val-Saint-Lambert in Seraing. A tourist exposition showing the social, cultural, and industrial history of Val-Saint-Lambert. You can visit the wonderfull world of master glassblowers. Open from March - September: every day from 10 AM - 5 PM. From November - December 15 and from January 15 - end of March: only during the weekends and on public holidays.

132 Haus Ternell, Nature Museum in Eupen. Dioramas with animals from the region, important collection of mushrooms, stones, minerals and fossils from the region, and stuffed birds. Open all working days from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 6 PM. From December - February: daily from 2.30 PM - 4.30 PM.

133 Open-Air Museum of Sart-Tilman in Liège. Situated on the domain of the University of Liège, this museum contains about 100 actual sculptures and wall paintings. Open: always.

134 Museum for Carpet-Weaving and Textile Arts in Tournai. Eye-catchers are nine 15th - 16th century tapestries from the region, as well as modern pieces. The museum is also a workshop for tapestry weavers and renovators. Open from Wednesday - Monday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5.30 PM.

135 Museum of Fine Arts in Tournai. Housed in an art-nouveau building from Victor Horta, the museum gives an overview of the art of painting from the 15th century till today. Open from Wednesday - Monday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM.

136 Motorbike Museum Mahymobiles in Leuze-en-Hainaut. Over 100 old motorbikes can be admired in this museum. The oldest dates from 1897. Open from April - September from Thursday - Monday from 10 AM - 5 PM. In June, July and August till 6 PM.

137 Laundry Museum in Spa. In 20 rooms the technical evolution of linen washing from the remotest ages till today. One will find here old washing machines, methods of ironing, the history of soap, etc. Open From July - end of August and during school holidays, daily from 2 PM - 6 PM. Outside these periods, on Sundays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

138 Ceramics Museum in Andenne. The museum shows ceramics production from clay to the oven and contains a collection ceramics from the 2nd - 20th century, as well as an exhibition about ovens from different periods in time. Open: al working days from 9 Am - Noon and from 1 PM - 4.30 PM. From May - September also during weekends and on public holidays from 2 PM - 5 PM.

139 Museum about Ourthe-Amblève in Comblain-au-Pont. This museum is housed in a rectory from 1626 and contains important archaeological and historical collections. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

140 Visitors Center Natural Park Plaines de l'Escaut in Bon-Secours. The center is situated at the border of the Bon-Secours forest. The nature park consists of marsh lands, ponds, and forests. In the center one can discover the diversity of this region in 8 different rooms. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 2 PM - 6 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays from 9 AM - 6 PM.

141 Forest Museum in Spa. The museum shows the Ecological System that governs the region: the forest in all its facets. It is situated in the old farm stead of Bérinsenne (18th century), in the middle of the forest. Open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 PM - 5 PM. In July and August, also on Saturdays.

142 "Treasure of the Oignies Priory" in Namur. The museum is located in the Sisters of Our Lady monastery and contains a splendid collection of religious jeweler's art from the valley of the Meuse. Especially the works of brother Hugo d'Oignies from the early 13th century. Open from Tuesday - Saturday from 10 Am - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 2 PM - 5 PM.

143 Archaeological Museum in Namur. Housed in a beautiful 16th building, this museum contains collections from the pre-history, the Gallo-Roman and Merovingian periods, and from the Middle Ages. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

144 Mining Museum in Houdeng-Aimeries. Here you get a good impression of the life and work of the former miners. There are several exposition rooms. The working-class quarter of Bois-du-Luc is close and also recognized as museum site. Open on working days from 9 AM -Noon and from 1 PM - 5 PM. On Saturdays and public holidays from 2 PM - 5 PM.

145 Regional Ecomuseum of the Center in La Louvière. Situated in the mining center of Bois-de-Luc, the museum revalues the industrial, ethnological and historical heritage of the Center Region of Belgium. Open from April - end of October from Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - 6 PM.

146 Royal Museum of Mariemont in Morlanwelz. This modern museum is situated in the middle of a 50ha big park with century old, and often rare trees and sculptures. It has two parts: A comparative overview of European and Asiatic cultures, and a division with archaeology from the province of Hainaut. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

147 Museum of the Water Mill and the Bakery in Harzé. Situated in the splendid outhouses of the castle of Harzé (16th - 17th century), this museum brings the story of bread from sowing the corn till the end product in the bakery. It also contains a fully restored water mill that is fully operational. Open from May - October daily from 1 PM - 6 PM. In July and August daily from 11 AM - 6 PM.

148 National Paper Museum and Carnival Museum in Malmédy. On the first floor you will find a didactic overview of the different production techniques of paper in the world from the early 2nd century - today. The collection also contains a continuing paper machine from end 19th century and a paper mill from the 18th century, as well as old documents. On the third floor there is a Carnival museum, which tells the story of the origin of Carnival, a tradition of at least 5 centuries. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 2 PM - 5 PM; on Saturdays, Sundays, and during school holidays from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM.

149 Museum of Military History in Mons. An impressive collection of pieces from WWI and WWII. Open from Tuesday - Saturday from Noon - 6 PM. On Sundays from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 6 PM.

150 Museum "Décembre '44" in La Gleize. Rich museum about the battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Vehicles, arms, old photographs and 70 mannequins with original dressings and an endless film about the MK Tiger II tank, of which one specimen can be admired in front of the museum. Open from March till the end of November daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

151 Museum of the Spa-Francorchamps racing circuit in Stavelot. The museum is situated in the old Roman cellars of the Stavelot Abbey. As can be expected you will find here exceptional racing cars as well as visual documents, didactical panes. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM. During the summer period daily.

152 Museum of Toys in Ferrières. Situated in the buildings of a former school. The collection consists of over 1000 pieces of toys from the end of the 19th century till about 1950. Eye catcher is a big doll's house from 1913 with furniture and dolls in porcelain. Open during school vacations, weekends, and on public holidays from 2.30 PM - 5.30 PM.

153 Museum of Photography in Charleroi. The museum is situated in a former Neogothic Carmelite Monastery. A selection from 60.000 photographs shows the history of photography. Permanent and temporary expositions, education- and discovery room, library, a center for documentation and a book shop. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

154 Euro Tecnica in Büllingen. This is the biggest digitally controlled model train in Europe. Sixty trains drive over 1 km rails in beautifully rebuild landscapes. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from Noon - 6 PM. During weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - 6 PM.

155 Ardennes Poteau '44 Museum in Sankt-Vith. A war museum about the Battle of the Bulge with life-sized dioramas with mannequins in uniforms, old weaponry, exclusive vehicles, and authentic material. One can make a tour over the historical Poteau battle fields in a half-tracks vehicle. Open from March 1 - June 14 and from September 16 - October 31: on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM. From June 15 - September 15: all working days from 1 PM - 5 PM.

156 Lace Museum in Marche-en-Famenne. The collection shows the history of lace in clothing throughout the centuries with examples of the best known pieces of lace, works from the Academy, tools, and unusual objects, lace from Belgium and other countries from the past till today. To arrange a visit: tourist office, Rue des Brasseurs 7.

157 Museum of the Battle of the Bulge in La Roche-en Ardenne. In December 1944 during the Battle of the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) La Roche-en Ardenne was destroyed for 90% and 114 inhabitants were killed. This museum has a huge collection of photos, vehicles, costumes, weapons and rare objects that all remind us at that period in history. Open from April - December from Wednesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM.

158 Marble Museum in Rance. The museum illustrates the treatment of marble, in the past and today. It has marble sorts from all over the World and also many fossils. Open from Tuesday - Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. On Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM. Sundays and public holidays from 1 PM - 6 PM.

159 Museum of the Underground World in Han-sur-Lesse. The museum informs about the archaeological research in the caves and the flora and faun of the underground territory. It also contains an impressive collection of archaeological pieces, found in the caves of Han. Open daily from 10 AM - 4 PM or 5.30 PM or 6 PM, according the season. Closed during the weekends from November - March.

160 Steel Museum in Saint-Hubert. The museum is a metallurgical complex from the 18th century with tools from artisans from the steel industry at that time in history. There is an iron-foundry, a place for bellows, and a depository for charcoal. The museum has a playground and a cafeteria. Open daily from Beginning March - End of November.

161 Provincial Museum of Luxemburg (province) in Saint-Hubert. Four museums in one: Museum about steel and steel manufacture: Metalurgic complex from the 18 th century with objects and tools. A Museum about the regional painter from 1759 P-J Redouté. A Museum about the history of the Ardenne's Forests, and a museum about the urban life in Wallonia. This is an open-air museum with about 50 old buildings from the region. Open from Tuesday - Saturday. From March 1 - April 30 from 10 AM - 5 PM; from May 1 - August 31 from 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM; from September 1 - November 30 from 10 AM - 5 PM.

162 Museum of the Rural Life in Wallonia in Saint-Hubert. See and witness how live was in Wallonia at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. It is an open-air museum with 50 buildings from that period of time. Open i March and April, daily from 10 AM - 5 PM; from May - August, daily from 9 AM - 6 PM; in September and October, daily from 10 AM - 4 PM.

163 Malgré-Tout Museum in Treignes. Pre Historical Park: reconstruction of nomadic hunters and collectors from the last glacial epoch. Outline of the evolution of Man and his Techniques during the Pre History. One room about the archaeology of the region and the origin of the Gallo-Roman epoch. Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays from 10.30 AM - 6 PM.

164 Bels and Carrilons Museum in Tellin. Film projection on large screen about bell-foundries from the past and from today. Tools from a bell-foundry, tower clocks from the 15th - 20th century and much more. Open from April first - October 31 from Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - Noon and from 2 PM - 5 PM. On Sundays from 2 PM - 6 PM.

165 Aquascope in Virelles. Audio-visual space with live images of the animals present during the four seasons. A fanciful track at the borders of a pond, journey of discovery of the world of water, track of the highest points, labyrinths, a playing ground, barbecue, pick nick area, starting point for walks and a tavern-restaurant are all part of this attraction park. Open from February 15 - June 30 and from September 1 - November 15: from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. In July and August: daily from 10 AM - 7 PM.

166 Living Wool Museum in Bastogne. The museum shows the making of woolen fashion from sheep till the spinning and weaving of the wool. There is also a park with 25 wool bearing animals. Open from April 1 - October 1: on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9.30 AM - 4.30 PM. During weekends from 11 AM - 6 PM.

167 Bastogne Historical Center in Bastogne. A star-shaped museum about the battle of Bastogne in the winter of 1944-'45. There is a unique collection of uniforms and weaponry. In the amphitheater the story about the battle is shown in multi-vision. There is also a film in total-vision of the best fragments of films, shot during the battle. And there are comments in French, Dutch, English, German, Italian, and Spanish. Open from February - April and from October - December: daily from 10 AM - 4.30 PM. In May, June and September: daily from 9.30 AM - 5 PM. In July and August: daily from 9.30 AM - 6 PM.

168 Museum of Religious Art "En Piconrue" in Bastogne. Situated in 15 rooms of a 17th century monastery. Illustrates the history of the region with pieces of Art from the popular belief and Religion. There are statues, paintings, jewels and Liturgics garments. Open from Easter Sunday till All Saint's Day from Tuesday - Sunday from 1.30 PM - 6 PM.

169 German Headquarters 1940 in Couvin. Two pavilions with exhibitions about the events in May - June 1940 and about the resistance from 1941. Impressive amount of documents, put together in two audio-visual montages. Furthermore: the Hitler bunker with provisions to protect the dictator. All this in a beautiful 12.000 ha big forest. Open from Easter Sunday - end of September , daily from 10.30 AM - 6 PM.

170 Ducal Museum in Bouillon. The museum is housed in a classified monument from the 17th - 18th century. History and folklore, ironwork from Bouillon from the 18th century. Open from Easter Sunday - November 15, daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

171 Archeoscope "Godefroid de Bouillon" in Bouillon. In a 17th century monastery: evocation of the first crusade and the evolution of the stronghold by means of video, slide projections, moving models of the stronghold and music. Open in March, April, and September: daily from 10 AM - 4 PM. In May and June daily from 10 AM - 5 PM. In July and August: daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

172 Archaeological Museum in Arlon. The museum shows sculptures, ceramics, glass, and metal objects, and everything about live in Arlon some 1700 - 1800 years ago. Eye-catchers are about 600 sculptures from the 2nd and 3rd century. Open from Tuesday - Saturday from 9 AM - Noon and from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM. From April 15 - September 15, also on Sundays and on public holidays from 1.30 PM - 5.30 PM.

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