World Cultures Museums in Belgium
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Brussels (5)
East Flanders (3)
Hainaut (3)
Liège (2)
West Flanders (2)
Antwerp (1)
Flemish Brabant (1)
Namur (1)
World Cultures Museums in Belgium: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 18 world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium, spread across 8 provinces and 12 towns and cities. Most of them are in Brussels (5), Hainaut (3), and East Flanders (3).
At the city level, Brussels (5), Bruges (2), and Geraardsbergen (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €12.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium
Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-AfrikaWorld cultures · Tervuren
Museum aan de StroomHistory · Antwerp
Musée des instruments de musiqueSpecial · Brussels
Musée Juif de BelgiqueHistory · Brussels
Musée de la vie wallonneRegional · Liège
Musée international de la marionnette - PeruchetSpecial · Brussels
ArsKrippanaWorld cultures · Büllingen
MUMASK – Musée du masque et du carnavalWorld cultures · Binche
Schoenenmuseum SONSArt · Kruisem
MusAfrica NamurWorld cultures · Namur
World cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium with programs for families
- Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-AfrikaWorld cultures · Tervuren
- Musée des instruments de musiqueSpecial · Brussels
- Musée Juif de BelgiqueHistory · Brussels
- Musée de la vie wallonneRegional · Liège
- Musée international de la marionnette - PeruchetSpecial · Brussels
- ArsKrippanaWorld cultures · Büllingen
- MUMASK – Musée du masque et du carnavalWorld cultures · Binche
- BIBLIASpecial · Bruges
- MigratieMuseumMigrationRegional · Brussels
- Musée de Folklore vie FrontalièreRegional · Mouscron
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium
- Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-AfrikaWorld cultures · Tervuren
- Museum aan de StroomHistory · Antwerp
- Musée des instruments de musiqueSpecial · Brussels
- MUMASK – Musée du masque et du carnavalWorld cultures · Binche
- MusAfrica NamurWorld cultures · Namur
- BIBLIASpecial · Bruges
- MigratieMuseumMigrationRegional · Brussels
- Musea HunnegemRegional · Geraardsbergen
- Musée de Folklore vie FrontalièreRegional · Mouscron
By province
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Belgium?
Our directory currently lists 18 world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium across 12 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium?
Some of the best known are Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-Afrika, Museum aan de Stroom, Musée des instruments de musique, Musée Juif de Belgique, and Musée de la vie wallonne.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Manneken Pis Museum and Museum of Witchcraft.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-Afrika, Museum aan de Stroom, and Musée des instruments de musique. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Belgium?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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