Dive into the industrial history of the Grand-Hornu, an iconic site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Formerly a coal mine, this exceptional location blends the past with contemporary creation, housing the CID, Center for Innovation and Design, as well as the MACS, Museum of Contemporary Arts. Come and explore a living heritage through fascinating exhibitions that invite you to discover art, design, and history from a fresh perspective.
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Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since July 2012, the Grand-Hornu is a jewel of the European industrial heritage of the 19th century. Property of the Province of Hainaut since 1989, this historical landmark is today one of the most significant windows of contemporary art in Belgium. In addition to promoting the architectural riches of this unique site, the MACS and the CID teams focus their activities on contemporary art, offering large, high-quality international exhibitions of contemporary art and design. Guided tour available by reservation and audio guide rentals available.
General Information
Opening hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Contact Information
Prices
Minimum price (adult)
10 €
Maximum price (adult)
10 €
Minimum price (child)
2 €
Maximum price (child)
2 €
Minimum price (senior)
6 €
Maximum price (senior)
6 €
Minimum price (group)
2 €
Maximum price (group)
5 €
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Free
Practical Information
Group visits
Additional information on group visits
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month.
Mons Card rate: €6
Group visits on request
Group visits on request - Permanent open visit
Individual visits
Additional information on individual visits
Visites guidées gratuites (à l'achat du ticket d'entrée) : du mardi au vendredi à 14h et le dimanche à 11h et 14h.
Individual visits on request
Individual visits on request - Permanent open visit
Additional information on individual visits
Free guided tours (with purchase of admission ticket): Tuesday to Friday at 2pm and Sundays at 11am and 2pm.
Opening Hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm
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Reviews
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4.3/5
4.3/5
These reviews are collected from Google Reviews
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Pauline Paermentier🇫🇷
6 October 2026
Magnifique site Travail architectural soigné Vaut le détour
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M. de Win🇳🇱
20 September 2026
Mooi om de geschiedenis te kennen en een prachtig erfgoed.
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gilbert bongaerts🇳🇱
20 September 2026
Eerder ontgoocheld! Het is oké om erfgoed te combineren met innovatie maar we misten info over het verleden: beelden, foto’s, film, …! Een erg gemiste kans!
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Ghulam Akbar Warraich🇬🇧
19 September 2026
The Grand Hornu Heritage museum Rue Sainte-Louise Boussu, Belgium A journey out of town but well worth it. The site of the mine and the collective of workers housing. A very interesting history lesson about the man and his vision. The interior is used as a design museum in one section and some fine art in other. The structure of the building itself is fascinating and the oval shape of the building.
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Pierre Maccioni🇫🇷
17 August 2026
Le site du grand hornu, une merveilleuse découverte, l'histoire de la mine au 19ème siècle, surprenant et à conseiller pour la curiosité du site minier !
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