Tournai MuseumsTourists who can spend more time in Tournai should take advantage of the rich offer of museums. The most interesting are: Musée des Beaux-Arts Musée de Folklore Musée de la Tapisserie They are located a short distance from each other, near the market. |
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Musée des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) is located right next to the town hall in an elegant Art Nouveau building designed in the Art. nouveau, made by the outstanding architect Victor Horta. There is a bronze sculpture at the top of the building True, Empress of Art. The museum has an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures by local, Belgian and foreign artists. Among the paintings of foreign artists, stands out the work of Edouard Manet Argenteuil. Local art is represented by the most famous artist from Tournai, Rogier van der Weyden. It is also worth paying attention to other local masters. Marvelous huge canvas by Louis Gallait La Peste de Tournai and the painting by Romeo Dumoulin En Ballon.
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Address:
Enclos Saint-Martin 3 7500 Tournai |
Opening hours:
November-March 9.30-12.00 and 14.00-17.00 the museum is closed on Tuesday and Sunday mornings April-October 9.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 The museum is closed on Tuesdays |
Ticket price:
2,60 Euro |
Musée de Folklore (Folklore Museum) it is located on the Réduit des Sions 32-36, in a beautiful 17th century brick building with a high gable. On several floors, in 23 exhibition halls (1100 m2), there are exhibitions devoted to the history of the city's crafts, trade and way of life. You can, among others see old posters, reconstructions of craft workshops and residential interiors, as well as a table to play in jeu de fer (a combination of Belgian billiards with a French game petanque).
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Address:
Réduit des Sions 32-36 7500 Tournai |
Opening hours:
November-March 9.30-12.00 and 14.00-17.00 the museum is closed on Tuesday and Sunday mornings April-October 9.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 The museum is closed on Tuesdays |
Ticket price:
2,60 Euro |
Musée de la Tapisserie (Museum of Weaving) - the museum is located in an old neoclassical manor house since 1990. An exhibition of beautiful 15th and 16th century tapestries, which were woven in Tournai, was created here. Characteristic huge tapestries were created here, depicting many characters and episodes that related to the selected story. In the museum, we can admire their wonderful colors and craftsmanship. There is a conservation studio on the top floor.
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Address:
Place Reine Astrid 9 7500 Tournai |
Opening hours:
from 1 July: 9.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Tuesday closed from 1 November: 9.30-12.00 and 14.00-17.00 Tuesday, Sunday morning closed |
Ticket price:
2,60 Euro |