4.5Bastogne War Museum(1.944 reviews) - Great museum. Includes Bois Jacques. Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Just a stone's throw from the Mardasson, the Bastogne War Museum brings you into the turmoil of the Second World War and the battle of the Bulge through three visit experiences.See more..
4.5Memorial Waterloo 1815(1.649 reviews) - Surprisingly Good Experience Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Buried at the foot of the Lion's Mound, the Memorial of the battle of Waterloo 1815 enables you to to experience one of the most turbulent times in our History... as if you were there. Dive into the heart of the battle, in a multi-sensory experience, full of special effects, the only one of its kind in Europe! 1815 m² of immersive journeying in a narrative set design which focuses on the experience of the battle! The Panorama is an impressive fresco with a circumference of 110 m and a height of 12 m, made in 1912. The painting puts you at the heart of the battle thanks to an impressive sound system. The Lion's Mound offers a unique view of the battlefield after a memorable ascent of 226 steps! As last authentic witness of the battle, the Barn of Hougoumont features a brand-new scenography made of 4 exhibition rooms as well as an impressive multimedia show.See more..
4.0The Wellington Museum(373 reviews) - Museum Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
This museum is situated in the former stagecoach station where the Duke of Wellington stayed on the nights of 17 and 18 June 1815. You can still visit the Duke's bedroom, the office where he wrote his victory report, and his aide-de-camp's bedroom. Various other rooms have been dedicated, each to an army, including authentic documents, etchings, weapons and souvenirs of the various nations that took part in the combat. There is also an impressive collection of rare weapons, such as "la Suffisante", a cannon manufactured in Douai, France in 1813 and abandoned on the battlefield. Each round weight 6 lbs. Your individual ticket for entry into the museum entitles you to an audio guide available in various languages. Next exibition "Naval First Empire" 13/01/23 to 01/05/23See more..
4.5Mons Memorial Museum(283 reviews) - Fabulous! Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Focused on the human experience through the vibrant history of the city of Mons, the museum has permanent exhibits in French, Dutch, and English. The multi-media and well-documented displays provide an immersive environment for all ages. Rotating exhibits highlight other aspects of life in Mons; the current one describes the effects of colonialism.See more..
4.5Baugnez 44 Historical Centre(280 reviews) - Informative Museum Worth Visiting This location was reported permanently closed History Museums
The museum, which is right next to the field in which the "Malmedy Massacre" took place, provides an excellent history of the Battle of the Bulge. An informative 15 minute movie provides a history of the area in the context of the battle. The museum houses original uniforms and equipment. I toured the museum in about 1 hour and it is worth visiting if you are interest in World War 2 history.See more..
4.5Doudou's Museum(158 reviews) - Fantastic!! Must see for all ages Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The museum is a hidden gem. Tucked away past the gardens of the Grand Plac. The whole family enjoyed the museum with its interactive displays and colourful history. It is reasonably priced and enjoyed by our whole family. We traveled with our kids who were 8 and 11. They loved it!! My son bought a wooden sword and wore it everywhere after. Slaying the doudou. See more..
4.5Musee royal de Mariemont(143 reviews) - Great collection Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Come and spend an unforgettable moment in the largest museum of Wallonia ! Upon arrival, let yourself fall under the charm of our natural and archaeological parc in which you’ll encounter romantic ruins of an 18th century castle and majestic exotic essences. At the heart of this verdant oasis, an ambitious architectural achievement invites you to a journey at the crossroads of time and cultures : treasures from all over the world and of great civilisations -from antique Rome to ancient China, including Egypt and Middle East- intertwine with those of our own Hainaut province and Belgian history.See more..
5.0Musee du Souvenir 40-45(11 reviews) - An amazing experience Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
This private museum is located in the beautiful village of Malèves (city of Perwez) in the former stables of the family farm. It presents the history of the World War II in the Perwez area. The periods of the 1940 invasion, the occupation and the 1944 liberation are presented as seen on a local scale. The collection consists of several thousand objects as well as more than forty mannequins arranged in little scenes in order to place the material in the context of the war period. Civilian objects also adds to this material to remember the difficulties endured by them during the last world war. Showcases are also visible to submit documents and small antique artefacts. Pictures documents and archive movies complete the visit.See more..
