Our guide lists 140 science and technology museums in Belgium, spread across 11 provinces and 99 towns and cities. Most of them are in Antwerp (24), Limburg (19), and Hainaut (18).

At the city level, Brussels (12), Antwerp (3), and Charleroi (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.

11 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €11.

36 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 68 offer dedicated programs for families, and 53 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 science and technology museums in Belgium

The best-known science and technology museums in Belgium

By province

Cities with the most museums

Brussels12
Antwerp3
Charleroi3
Genk3
Liège3
Maasmechelen3
Thuin3
Bocholt2

Good to know

Founded 1889Koninklijke Manufactuur van Wandtapijten De Wit has the longest history 60,000visits a year at Musée de la Photographie – the top figure among science and technology museums in Belgium

19museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

1.5 hoursis how long a typical visit takes

Frequently asked questions

How many science and technology museums are there in Belgium?

Our directory currently lists 140 science and technology museums in Belgium across 99 towns and cities.

What are the best-known science and technology museums in Belgium?

Some of the best known are Musée royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire militaire, Autoworld, Blegny-Mine, Train World, and Euro Space Center.

Which science and technology museums in Belgium offer free admission?

11 museums are free to visit – for example CINEMATEK, Geels Brouwerijmuseum, Heem- en Radiomuseum Die Swane, and Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem.

Which science and technology museums in Belgium are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 19 are open, such as Autoworld, Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie, and Industriemuseum.

Which science and technology museums in Belgium are wheelchair accessible?

36 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Autoworld, Train World, and Musée de la Photographie. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Belgium?

A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €36. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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