Tervuren - Royal Museum of Central Africa Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale
The Musée Royal de l'Afrique Central is housed in a palatial building designed by the French architect Charles Girault. Completed in 1910 the project was yet another brainchild of King Léopold II. The museum's extremely comprehensive collection, deriving mainly from the former Belgian Congo, embraces the wildlife, archaeology, mineralogy, ethnography and art of the peoples of Central Africa.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Royal Museum of Central Africa
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The minerals section in particular, and also the collection of masks and carved wood and ivory figures, are unique.
Well stocked with fine old trees, the large and pleasant Tervuren Park extends south from the museum.
Well stocked with fine old trees, the large and pleasant Tervuren Park extends south from the museum.
The Royal Central African Museum
Leuvensesteenweg 13
B-3080 Tervuren
Belgium
Leuvensesteenweg 13
B-3080 Tervuren
Belgium
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
