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Guided tour: Mons Memorial Museum

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Dive into history at the Mons Memorial Museum: an emotional journey through the defining stories of the Mons region during both World Wars.


About the activity

Languages

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Other languages: Spanish

During the Great War, the region of Mons was the scene of major events. This is where the British soldiers experienced their first battles, in August 1914. After more than four years of deadly war, the Commonwealth troops also made their mark in the region, releasing the occupied population from the German yoke. The Canadian soldier, George Price, lost his life on November 11, 1918 at 10.58am. The permanent exhibition at Mons Memorial Museum invites you to dive into the daily lives of these men and women, civil or military who went through these tragic events. Mons Memorial Museum, with a surface of over 3000 m², is a place of reflection and debate that also allows you to discover the daily life of the Belgian population during the Second World War. By regularly proposing temporary exhibitions, the museum prompts you to ask questions about our society, mixing History and Memory.


Guided tours of the permanent collections (1h30)

  • €80/guide


Guided tours of temporary exhibitions (1h)

  • €65/guide


Entrance tickets to the museum

  • Group rates: €7 per person
  • School group rates: free (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) or €3 per person (outside the Wallonia-Brussels Federation)
  • Student rates: €2 per person (Mons residents) or €3 per person (non-Mons residents)
  • Rates for extracurricular groups: €2 per person (Mons residents) or €3 per person (non-Mons residents)

General Information

Opening hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm

Contact Information

Address

51 Boulevard Dolez,7000 Mons

Prices

Minimum price (group)

65

Maximum price (group)

80

Practical Information

Group visits

Duration of the group visit

1:30

Additional information on group visits

Tour starting at the Mons Memorial Museum (Boulevard Dolez, 51 - 7000 Mons)

Reservation beforehand required

Group of max. 20 persons.

Group visits on request

Group visits on request - Open visit

Group visits on request - Educational visit

Opening Hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm

Reviews

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These reviews are collected from Google Reviews

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Zippy82🇬🇧
29 August 2026

A relatively small museum but very well put together. Some very interesting and in some cases poignant artifacts. If you're interested in WW1 and WW2 history, I would highly recommend a visit. Not really geared up for younger children. Entry fee is reasonable.

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Wesley🇳🇱
26 August 2026

Mooi opgezet museum, maar zo saai. Het onderwerp vinden we ontzettend interessant en inmiddels al flink wat museums over de oorlogen bezocht, deze viel het meest tegen. Mooi presentaties maar saai en onwijze lappen teksten. Er is zo veel te lezen dat het niet meer binnenkomt en je maar stopt met lezen. Het gaat vooral over de 1ste wereldoorlog. Nogmaals wel mooi opgezet.

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fabrice yraly🇫🇷
23 August 2026

Très enrichissant.

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Lobel Marunić🇬🇧
8 August 2026

One of the most interesting war museums I have ever visited. While the collection of artifacts and weaponry is not too impressive, it is thought out in a great and engaging while not becoming pathetic and boring. Sadly the suovenir shop is very lacking.

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Andy Reeves🇬🇧
16 July 2026

Very good and interesting museum,giving you a lot of information on lots of battles fought in mons and a lot of WW1 memrobilia.Sherman tank opposite the museum and parking was around the corner 5 mins walk away.

Practical Information

From

€65Per group