Museums in Limburg
The Bokrijk open-air museum, the Gallo-Roman Museum in Tongeren, the Jenever Museum and the Z33 art centre in Hasselt, and the former C-mine colliery in Genk.
Limburg Museum Guide
Our guide lists 67 museums in Limburg across 26 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Hasselt (8), Genk (7), and Maasmechelen (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (27%), City & Regional Museums (19%), and Art & Design (13%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
14 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
15 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 30 offer dedicated programs for families, and 15 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 museums in Limburg
The best-known museums in Limburg
Gallo-Romeins MuseumArchaeology · Tongeren
Openluchtmuseum BokrijkOpen-air · Genk
Z33Art · Hasselt
Distillerie SendenTechnology · Lanaken
Emile Van DorenmuseumArt · Genk
GlazenHuisArt · Lommel
GRAAFHistory · Borgloon
JenevermuseumSpecial · Hasselt
Landbouwmuseum De NostalgieRegional · Maasmechelen
Liberation GardenHistory · Leopoldsburg
Museums in Limburg with free admission
- Emile Van DorenmuseumArt · Genk
MoerenpoortHistory · Tongeren
Waterburcht PietersheimCastles & Palaces · Lanaken
GrevenbroekmuseumRegional · Hamont-Achel- Heemkundig Museum HeppenRegional · Leopoldsburg
- Het StadsmusHistory · Hasselt
- Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis BrustemHistory · Sint-Truiden
- Museum De KelderRegional · Tessenderlo-Ham
- Bosmuseum GerhagenNature · Tessenderlo-Ham
- CarnavalmuseumRegional · Maasmechelen
Museums in Limburg with programs for families
- Gallo-Romeins MuseumArchaeology · Tongeren
- Openluchtmuseum BokrijkOpen-air · Genk
- Emile Van DorenmuseumArt · Genk
- GRAAFHistory · Borgloon
- JenevermuseumSpecial · Hasselt
- Liberation GardenHistory · Leopoldsburg
Modemuseum HasseltSpecial · Hasselt- MoerenpoortHistory · Tongeren
TeseumHistory · Tongeren
Villa VerbeeldingArt · Hasselt
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Limburg
- Gallo-Romeins MuseumArchaeology · Tongeren
- Z33Art · Hasselt
- GRAAFHistory · Borgloon
- Liberation GardenHistory · Leopoldsburg
- Modemuseum HasseltSpecial · Hasselt
Museum Slag der Zilveren HelmenHistory · Halen- GrevenbroekmuseumRegional · Hamont-Achel
- Het StadsmusHistory · Hasselt
- LABIOMISTAArt · Genk
Mijndepot WaterscheiTechnology · Genk
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Limburg?
Our directory currently lists 67 museums in Limburg across 26 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Limburg?
Some of the best known are Gallo-Romeins Museum, Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk, Z33, Distillerie Senden, and Emile Van Dorenmuseum.
Which museums in Limburg offer free admission?
14 museums are free to visit – for example Emile Van Dorenmuseum, Moerenpoort, Waterburcht Pietersheim, and Grevenbroekmuseum.
Which museums in Limburg are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Moerenpoort, Bruegelmuseum, and Grevenbroekmuseum.
Which museums in Limburg are wheelchair accessible?
15 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Gallo-Romeins Museum, Z33, and GRAAF. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Limburg?
A regular adult ticket costs €7.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €17. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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