Discover the Collections House, a museum site dedicated to the history of Mons through the town's municipal collections.
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CAP/The Collections House
Kévin Rinclin Photography
Kévin Rinclin Photography
Kévin Rinclin Photography
Kévin Rinclin PhotographyAbout the activity
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The CAP is a museum complex in the heart of downtown Mons, consisting of 3 entities:
- The Collections House
- The Museum of Fine Arts, offering temporary exhibitions highlighting the city's collections;
- The "Buttery pear Tree" garden, combining a stone collection, social spaces, and permaculture, linking the first two entities.
Located in the recently renovated house of Jean Lescarts, the Collections House aims to introduce visitors to the history of Mons through the lens of the town’s municipal collections.
From prehistory to the present day, a hundred pieces punctuate the thematic-chronological journey, with a focus on the history and heritage of Mons, as well as the societal issues that affect us all.
The Collections House seeks to emphasize the importance of memory and the transmission of heritage in shaping the evolution of a city. It also offers a space for dialogue and citizen participation, the Labo room.
General Information
Contact Information
Prices
Minimum price (adult)
3 €
Maximum price (adult)
4 €
Additional information
Free admission for children under 12 and every first Sunday of the month.
Free access with the Mons Card.
Practical Information
Group visits
Group visits on request
Group visits on request - Open visit
Individual visits
Individual visits on request
Individual visits on request - Permanent open visit
Opening Hours
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm
Reviews
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Jae Do🇩🇪
July 24, 2025
Es gibt zwei unterschiedliche Teile. Das ehemalige Kloster erzählt die Geschichte von Mons mit einem geografischen Sinn und seinen Gärten. Der neue Teil ist ein Gebäude mit temporären Ausstellungen, das aber in gewisser Weise mit der Stadt verbunden ist. Das Personal ist freundlich.
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Miles Forrest🇬🇧
July 22, 2025
If you appreciate modern conceptual art you"ll like the place. It's worth to read the descriptions and guidelines to get the most out of your visit, The staff is very polite and friendly.
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Vultura Von🇫🇷
July 9, 2025
Alors oui, lieu important etc mais decue , la première fois que je m’y rend de Bruxelles, jour officiellement ouvert, et bien les portes sont fermées car le bourgemestre ou échevin je sais plus a monopolisé le lieu, pas très pro de pas l’annoncer sur Google je ne visite pas leur site car j’ai une carte musee.
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Marianne🇩🇪
April 23, 2025
Sehr freundliches Personal, das uns beide herumführte und uns weitere Tipps zu Mons gab. Die Ausstellung über die Geschichte von Mon war sehr interessant. Auch die andere temporäre, die Bilder von Mons von damals und heute in der gleichen Perspektive zeigte.
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Klaske de Jonge🇬🇧
April 21, 2025
Wonderful museum that combines the history of Mons with great modern art of local artists. Highly recommended
