DIVA, the museum for diamonds, jewellery and silver
DIVA is the museum for diamonds, jewellery, and silver, and is located in Antwerp
Museums
If you like visiting museums, you’ll be in heaven in Belgium as there are so many excellent ones to visit. They range in size, from larger ones of great international importance such as the Hof van Busleyden in Mechelen, to smaller ones such as the Cheese Museum. Here is just a small personal selection of some of the museums in Belgium.
The Life and Major Works of Victor Horta
An overview of Belgian architect and designer Victor Horta, the key founder of the Art Nouveau movement.
Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazi Europe
Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazi Europe is an exhibition in Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen
Art Nouveau in Brussels
Brussels has declared 2023 as the Year of Art Nouveau and the city as the Capital of Art Nouveau.
‘Stories of refuge’ exhibition at Red Star Line Museum, Antwerp
The Stories of Refuge exhibition at the Red Star Line Musuem on Antwerp brings refugees sharply into focus.
Enjoy a winter walk in Bokrijk
Enjoy a winter walk through the Bokrijk Open Air Museum. Just follow the lights!
Eperon d’Or industrial heritage site
Explore Belgium’s past at the Eperon d’Or industrial heritage site in Izegem, with a focus on shoes and brushes.
A walk around Grimbergen
Enjoy this walk around Grimbergen that includes a wooded park, basilica, abbey, castle, two watermills and plenty of cafés!
Where to cycle or walk around Bornem
Located 20 km south-west of Antwerp, the quiet town of Bornem has much to offer.
15 child-friendly museums in Belgium
A short list of 15 museums throughout Belgium that will be particularly interesting for children of all ages and interests.
The First World War Experience Centre in Tildonk
Visit the WW1 Experience Centre in Tildonk and discover how locals coped with the occupation.
The Africa Museum in Tervuren: outstanding!
Read this before you visit the superbly renovated Africa Museum in Tervuren and it will help you make the most of your time there.