Top 10 Art Museums in Wallonia, Wallonia

>>> OPEN ONLY BY APPOINTMENT <<< This outstanding museum of Decorative Arts (from 1775 to 1825) exhibits not only a prestigious collection of clocks (more than 300 ! ) including the largest ensemble of pendules "Au bon sauvage" (exotic subjects in patinated and ormoulu bronzes) in the world, but also exceptional French gilt bronzes,porcelains (from Paris and Brussels including marvels painted by viruoso Frederic-Theodor(e) FABER),silver,jewellery and other very rare objects. You will discover the way of living in Paris from the time of Louis XVI to Napoleon Ier and Charles X. An astonishing and dazzling beautiful visit !!! Michelin 2 stars for the whole Museum and above it: 2 specific stars for the "extraordinary collection of clocks" and, since 2015, 2 more stars for the "marvelous collections of porcelains" !!! 3 times worth seeing : a MUST !

Loyal to its tagline "A new perspective on Art", MUDIA is a touristic attraction that wants visitors to have a good time while they discover art. More than 300 original and international art works offer a global view on art history with Veronese, Brueghel, Rodin, Spilliaert, Wouters, Picasso, Modigliani, Giacometti, Magritte, Herge, Franquin, Geluck...

Situated in one of the oldest houses in Dinant, the House of Pataphony contains an amazing array of musical instruments that invite visitors into a fun, creative world of sound. >>> General public: Sundays, public holidays, and during school holidays Journeys start at 2 pm and 4 pm Duration: 75 minutes Price: € 6 per person From five years of age Advance booking essential Closed Saturdays >>> School trips: Primary, secondary, and higher education Monday to Friday Duration: 75 minutes Price: € 6 per student Preschool (nursery school) Monday to Friday Duration: 50 minutes Price: € 4 per pupil Advance booking essential

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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.

At 40 minutes' drive from Brussels, the Centre for engravings is a polyvalent meeting, creation and research place dedicated to the contemporary prints. Its amazing collection of 12.500 art works made by 1.640 Belgian and foreign artists shows the wealth of modern and contemporary art from the second half of the 20th century onwards. This lively and dynamic museum was entirely renovated and extended in 2011. From June 3rd to November 5th, 2017, an exceptional exhibition: "Pierre Alechinsky. Les palimpsestes".

More than 100,000 people have visited the "Source O Rama" water discovery center since 2005. Renovated in 2018, Source O rama is even more dynamic, fun and cultural with 2 new different spaces : WaterHouse & ArtHouse. WaterHouse answers all your questions through spaces where we discuss the water cycle, clouds, thunderstorms, formation of underground water, groundwater, know the amount of water on the earth, in our body. Are water resources inexhaustible? How much and how do we consume it? We also learn about the origin and benefits of Chaudfontaine water ! Finally, a spectacular trip makes us live the 60 years expedition of a drop of water, from the clouds to the bottle. Art House assembles in one place and in one visit the major stages of 20th century modern art, from impressionists to Pop Art, surrealism and abstract art. A permanent exhibition of major creations by the greatest artists. Art House wishes to share its love of modern art with families and more specifically children.