Museum Vieille Montagne

  • Monday : Closed
  • Tuesday : -
  • Wednesday : -
  • Thursday : -
  • Friday : -
  • Saturday : -
  • Sunday : -
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  • From Liège: E40 Highway direction Aachen, exit 37 ter Thimister-Clermont then N3 direction Henri-Chapelle - La Calamine
    By public transport:
    SNCB & TEC line 710 (Welkenraedt - La Calamine), 717 (Verviers - La Calamine) & 396 (Eupen - La Calamine-Vaals) : Kelmis BBL stop & 10 min. on foot
    ASEAG line 24 Aachen (DE) - La Calamine, SADAR stop (2 min. on foot).

Information

Experience the fascinating history of a tiny area that was highly desired for its mineral resources: Neutral Moresnet - a ‘micronation' and smugglers' nest, a 'no-man's land' between Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

Discover zinc, the plastic of the 19th century, mining history and the fascinating world of minerals.

What does Kelmis have to do with Napoleon's bathtub? Why was the 3-country-point once a 4-country-point ? You can find the answers to these questions and other exciting stories at the Museum Vieille Montagne - discover our exhibition and learn about local history at an authentic location.

Don't miss our exciting special exhibitions on historical and current topics - www.mvm-kelmis.be

If you are interested in a guided tour with a specific focus, we will be happy to help you. We offer our guided tours in four languages (English, German, French & Dutch).

The entire museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility - lift and mobile chairs available!

  • Car park
  • Reduced mobility visitors

Opening times

Tuesday to Friday: 10.00 - 17.00. Saturdays and Sundays: 11.30 - 17.00 • Closed on public holidays and on 12/02, 24, 25, 26 and 31/12

Price

adults €8 • 65+, disabled, students €6.50 • children €5.50

Guided tour

Audio guide incl. (EN, FR, DE, NL)

Tour length

1 to 2 hrs • Audio guide included in the admission price (EN, FR, NL, DE)

Price (min. 10 people) €5 • School groups: free if a guided tour or paid activity is booked

Guided tour Guided tours in EN, FR, NL, DE (subject to prior booking).

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