Motorium Saroléa
Saroléa museum in the former weapons and motorcycle factories of Herstal: industrial and social history, guided tours by reservation.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Motorium occupies the former Saroléa factories in the old Marexhe district of Herstal, a stone's throw from the centre. Since 1998 the non-profit association AIGS has housed part of its support services for people there, and it also runs cultural and educational activities: exhibitions, walks, art galleries, a restaurant and a conference room.
The Saroléa museum tells the history of the site, from the weapons workshops to the AIGS's move into the buildings, passing through the golden age of motorcycling in the 1920s. Visitors discover historic motorcycles, blacksmiths' and gunsmiths' tools and objects from the Belle Époque. The visit also looks at social and working-class history, in particular the evolution of women's rights.
The project has an educational aim: to help young people understand the importance of the industrial past of the Liège and Herstal region. Around the museum, the Motorium offers a guided walk on the slag heaps (terrils), activities around the Cité Panaché, a sound walk and a teaching restaurant, Le Saroléa.
Highlights
- Saroléa museum: from the weapons workshops to the golden age of motorcycling
- Historic motorcycles, blacksmiths' and gunsmiths' tools
- Social and working-class history, including the history of women's rights
- Guided walk on the slag heaps and sound walk
- Teaching restaurant Le Saroléa, and a guided visit with meal formula
Permanent exhibition
- Musée Saroléa – Route through the history of the Saroléa factory, from the weapons workshops to the golden age of motorcycling, and through the social and working-class history of Herstal.
- Operated by
- AIGS asbl
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Groups | €3 per personGuided visit of the museum: €3 per person, up to 15 people, by reservation. |
| “Spécial Resto” formula: daily dish, non-alcoholic drink and guided visit | €17By reservation only: 04 248 48 18. |
| “Spécial Resto” formula: daily dish, alcoholic drink and guided visit | €19By reservation only: 04 248 48 18. |
| “Spécial Resto” formula: daily dish, non-alcoholic drink, dessert and guided visit | €25By reservation only: 04 248 48 18. |
| “Spécial Resto” formula: daily dish, alcoholic drink, dessert and guided visit | €27By reservation only: 04 248 48 18. |
The walk on the slag heaps, the activities at the Cité Panaché and the sound walk Futur Panaché each cost €3 per person.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The Motorium is at rue Saint-Lambert 84, in the Marexhe district, a stone's throw from the centre of Herstal.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
Teaching restaurant “Le Saroléa” (regional cuisine), open Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 15:00; reservations on 04 248 48 18.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The Motorium has a conference room and several other rooms; event organisation, bookings and room management go through reception (04 248 48 10).
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits are only possible with a facilitator and by reservation. Educational activities (museum visit, walk on the slag heaps, educational games, sound walk) can be adapted to teachers' needs. |
