Our guide lists 64 natural history museums in Belgium, spread across 11 provinces and 52 towns and cities. Most of them are in Antwerp (10), Liège (9), and Hainaut (7).

At the city level, Brussels (6), Rochefort (3), and Antwerp (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.

16 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €11.

19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 45 offer dedicated programs for families, and 23 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 natural history museums in Belgium

The best-known natural history museums in Belgium

By province

Cities with the most museums

Brussels6
Rochefort3
Antwerp2
Genk2
Ghent2
Koksijde2
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve2
Aalter1

Good to know

Founded 1817Museum voor Dierkunde has the longest history 398,000visits a year at Muséum des Sciences naturelles – the top figure among natural history museums in Belgium

17museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

1.5 hoursis how long a typical visit takes

Frequently asked questions

How many natural history museums are there in Belgium?

Our directory currently lists 64 natural history museums in Belgium across 52 towns and cities.

What are the best-known natural history museums in Belgium?

Some of the best known are Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-Afrika, Muséum des Sciences naturelles, Aquarium-Muséum, Musée L, and Domaine des Grottes de Han.

Which natural history museums in Belgium offer free admission?

16 museums are free to visit – for example Muséum de Zoologie et d’Anthropologie de l’ULB, Museum voor Dierkunde, Fort van Duffel, and Musée de minéralogie.

Which natural history museums in Belgium are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum, SPARKOH!, and Hidrodoe.

Which natural history museums in Belgium are wheelchair accessible?

19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-Afrika, Muséum des Sciences naturelles, and Aquarium-Muséum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Belgium?

A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €29. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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