FOLKLORE MUSEUM LEON MAES

Reconstruction of the daily regional life in Mouscron between 1800 and 1950: tavern, clog-making, classroom, pharmacy...
Rich thematic collections: traditional games, tobacco & smuggle, transports, religious art...

Closed on public holidays.
Guided tours on request the whole year through (min. 10 people).
Educational activities, competitions, intergenerational visits.
Documentation centre on history, folklore and heritage.
Combination with the 'visit to Mouscron' - information: House of Tourism: 056/86 03 70.
Tape guides available : multiple explanations will take you along across or ten reconstructions and our rich theme collections.
The museum's garden opens on occasions.

Connected events:

• Get a Taste for Museums in Wallonia

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• Nature and Acrobatic Forest Park
• Giant Boat Lift in Strepy-Thieu
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• The Belœil Castle and its Park - The Belgian Versailles