Musée Hergé
Museum dedicated to Hergé and Tintin, in a building by Christian de Portzamparc in Louvain-la-Neuve.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Musée Hergé opened its doors in 2009 in Louvain-la-Neuve, in Walloon Brabant, to present the life and work of Georges Remi, known as Hergé (1907-1983), the creator of Tintin. It sits on the edge of the Parc de la Source and holds hundreds of archive documents, more than 80 original panels, photographs, objects and models.
The building was designed by the architect Christian de Portzamparc. Cantilevered slightly over the road, it evokes a ship moored at the edge of a wood, and its large, irregularly cut windows recall the panels of a comic strip. The scenography is by Joost Swarte.
The visit begins on the top floor, reached by lift, and then goes down by walkways and stairs through eight rooms. They present the course of a life, the artist’s many creations, the “paper family” of characters, the influence of cinema, the scientific dimension of the work, dreams of travel, the creation of the Studios Hergé, and the author’s legacy after his death in 1983.
The museum also has a bookshop, a café-restaurant and event spaces. A sculpture of Hergé by Tom Frantzen, unveiled in 2019, stands nearby.
Highlights
- More than 80 original Hergé panels
- Eight thematic rooms, from the artist’s life to his legacy
- Daring building by Christian de Portzamparc, scenography by Joost Swarte
- Free audio guide via an app or a lent device
- “Under a blindfold” guided tour to discover Hergé’s world without sight
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent en huit salles – From Hergé’s life to his legacy, the route presents original panels, archives, objects and models across eight thematic rooms.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- La Croix de l'Aigle SA
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7Large families, students and young people aged 15 to 18, seniors from 65 |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 14; free for under 7s. |
| Seniors | €7From 65, on proof. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities; for groups, two companions per 10 people enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €7Students over 18; €5 for students of UCLouvain and Université Saint-Louis. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €9 per personAdult rate for a self-guided visit, from 15 people (10 for visitors with disabilities); €7 for seniors and students, €5 for children aged 7 to 18. Booking recommended. |
| Families | –Large families get the €7 rate. |
| “Under a blindfold” guided tour (per person) | €14Booking only, two weeks in advance; group of 10 people maximum. |
| Guide package for a group (one-and-a-half-hour visit) | €150Added to the admission price; one guide for up to 25 people, booked two weeks in advance. |
| Self-guided school visit (per child under 18) | €5From 15 pupils; one free adult companion per 10 paying children. |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month: free admission for everyone.
Reduced rates on proof. Entry at €5 for holders of the teacher card and €1.25 with an Article 27 ticket; free with the museumPASSmusées. The museum accepts the local currency, the Talent.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A lift takes you to level 3, where the visit begins. One disabled parking space is available on request from the museum. Animals are not allowed, except assistance dogs. The “Under a blindfold” tour offers a sensory route (touch, smells) for blind or visually impaired people, by reservation.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
Reduced rate for large families, €5 for children aged 7 to 14, and free entry for under 7s. Educational suitcases are available for school groups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
gare de Louvain-la-Neuve · 3-min walk
The Louvain-la-Neuve SNCB station is about a 3-minute walk from the museum.
By car
Parking available
Recommended car park: “Grand Place”, under the pedestrian town centre (red zone). For parking for people with reduced mobility, contact the museum.
- Accessible parking
If rue du Labrador (formerly boulevard du Nord) does not appear in your GPS, enter boulevard du Nord.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Lockers
The Le Petit-Vingtième café-restaurant (accessible without an entrance ticket, closed on Mondays) and the Hergé bookshop are also accessible without a ticket. Secure individual lockers for personal belongings.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum offers its premises for meetings, cocktails, dinners, lectures and screenings. For a quote, email event@museeherge.be.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography allowed without flash. |
| Good to know | Free audio guide: download the “Musée Hergé” app before your visit (content unlocked at reception by QR code), or borrow a device at reception, except on the first Sunday of the month. Group guided tours of an hour and a half by reservation; educational suitcases for the three primary school cycles are lent to teachers (booking two weeks in advance). |
