visitMons - Grégory Mathelot
visitMons - Grégory Mathelot
visitMons - Grégory Mathelot
visitMons - Grégory MathelotRelive the magic of the past in Saint-Ghislain!
Dive into the world of bygone fairs with the Fairs Department, where carousels, circuses, and miniatures transport you to the early 20th century. The Memory Department, through postcards, archives, and collectible items, invites you to rediscover the key moments in local history. A guided tour will take you on a captivating journey through the cultural and industrial evolution of Saint-Ghislain, enriched with local earthenware and porcelain.
The Fairs Department immerses you in the magical atmosphere of old-fashioned fairs, where the lights, music, and colours of early 20th-century funfairs awaken your senses. A 1920s suspended carousel, a Flea Circus, and an illuminated miniature fairground will transport you back in time, delighting both young and old.
In parallel, the Memory Department highlights key moments in the life of Saint-Ghislain through an 8-meter timeline, postcards, and archives. You can rediscover the region's cultural and industrial history through showcases featuring earthenware, porcelain, and collectible objects, all testaments to a rich and vibrant past.
A guided tour will allow you to explore significant events in local history, from the daily lives of the past to the evolution of the city and its now-disappeared shops. This one-hour journey through time is enhanced by an introductory film and educational panels, offering a comprehensive view of Saint-Ghislain's history.
Contact Information
Prices
Minimum price (adult)
3 €
Maximum price (adult)
4 €
Minimum price (group)
2.5 €
Maximum price (group)
3 €
Additional information
Self-guided tour: €3
Guided tour: €4
Free for children under 12
Groups of 10 or more.
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month from 2pm to 6pm.
Mons Card rate: Free admission / Guided tour (min. 5 people): €3.50 discount
Practical Information
Group visits
Group visits on request
Group visits on request - Permanent open visit
Individual visits
Duration of the individual visit
1:00
Individual visits on request - Permanent open visit
Opening Hours
Accessible Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-5pm.
4.7/5
These reviews are collected from Google Reviews
Un musée assez petit mais tellement riche! C'est coloré, c'est divertissant, c'est ancien... Un saut dans le passé très intrigant et intéressant. Le personnel du musée est vraiment très accueillant et d'une immense gentillesse. La visite a été réalisée un dimanche, le premier du mois, la visite était gratuite et c'était un très bon moment. Les enfants ont eu droit à un tour de carrousel d'autant. Incroyable! Nous y reviendrons pour la visite guidée.
An absolutely amazing little museum telling the story of the travelling fairs in France and Belgium, with a wonderful guide who was so passionate about the subject. His colleague also had a great singing voice and between them made it an unforgettable visit.
Petit musée communal très original, Vous saurez tout sur le dressage de puces et l'histoire foraine. Entre le cirque et le boniment. A voir absolument.
Accueil remarquable et vraiment très agréable ce dimanche. Les deux messieurs sont vraiment sympathiques et mettent à l'aise. Objets, jeux de foires, maquettes à découvrir pour le plaisir des plus âgés et des plus jeunes. Superbe manège (qui tourne et dont on peut profiter!) et découverte complètement insolite parmi d'autres : le cirque des puces. L'humour est présent également. Un bon moment avec nos deux fils en bas âge.
Musée très sympa et ludique pour nos petits enfants avec des guides passionnés.
Practical Information
From
€2.5Per person