Memorial Sites in Belgium
Places of remembrance for the First World War in Flanders, for occupation, resistance and deportation in the Second World War and for the Battle of the Bulge, with exhibitions and educational programs.
West Flanders (11)
Antwerp (4)
Liège (4)
Walloon Brabant (4)
East Flanders (2)
Hainaut (2)
Luxembourg Province (2)
Brussels (1)
Flemish Brabant (1)
Limburg (1)
Namur (1)
Memorial Sites in Belgium: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 33 memorial sites in Belgium, spread across 11 provinces and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in West Flanders (11), Antwerp (4), and Liège (4).
At the city level, Diksmuide (2), Ypres (2), and Zonnebeke (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €12.
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 13 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Belgium
The best-known memorial sites in Belgium
Museum aan de IJzerHistory · Diksmuide
In Flanders Fields MuseumHistory · Ypres
Fort de LoncinHistory · Ans
Kazerne DossinMemorial · Mechelen
Mémorial 1815History · Braine-l'Alleud
Musée national de la RésistanceMemorial · Brussels- Lange Max MuseumHistory · Koekelare
Mons Memorial MuseumHistory · Mons- Le Bois du CazierTechnology · Charleroi
Passchendaele MuseumMemorial · Zonnebeke
Memorial sites in Belgium with free admission
Memorial sites in Belgium with programs for families
- Museum aan de IJzerHistory · Diksmuide
- In Flanders Fields MuseumHistory · Ypres
- Kazerne DossinMemorial · Mechelen
- Mémorial 1815History · Braine-l'Alleud
- Lange Max MuseumHistory · Koekelare
- Mons Memorial MuseumHistory · Mons
- Le Bois du CazierTechnology · Charleroi
- Passchendaele MuseumMemorial · Zonnebeke
- DodengangMemorial · Diksmuide
- Fort de HuyMemorial · Huy
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites in Belgium
- Museum aan de IJzerHistory · Diksmuide
- In Flanders Fields MuseumHistory · Ypres
- Kazerne DossinMemorial · Mechelen
- Mons Memorial MuseumHistory · Mons
For Freedom MuseumHistory · Knokke-Heist
Museum Slag der Zilveren HelmenHistory · Halen- Bastogne War RoomsHistory · Bastogne
- Fort van BreendonkMemorial · Willebroek
- Lijssenthoek BezoekerscentrumMemorial · Poperinge
- Musée de la Première Armée française de Cortil-NoirmontHistory · Chastre
By province
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Belgium?
Our directory currently lists 33 memorial sites in Belgium across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Belgium?
Some of the best known are Museum aan de IJzer, In Flanders Fields Museum, Fort de Loncin, Kazerne Dossin, and Mémorial 1815.
Which memorial sites in Belgium offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Lijssenthoek Bezoekerscentrum, Musée des Commandos, and Tyne Cot Cemetery Bezoekerscentrum.
Which memorial sites in Belgium are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Museum aan de IJzer, In Flanders Fields Museum, and Kazerne Dossin.
Which memorial sites in Belgium are wheelchair accessible?
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum aan de IJzer, In Flanders Fields Museum, and Kazerne Dossin. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Belgium?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €28. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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