Animal museums in Belgium

The Natural Science Museum of Belgium has a large collection of about 36 million pieces, of which fifteen million insects and nine million other invertebrates. In addition, the museum displays minerals and moon rocks, dinosaurs and mammoths, whale skeletons, shells and the Neanderthal man Spy. Speci

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The Museum of Natural History and Vivarium of Tournai (Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium de Tournai) is housed in a neoclassical building, with an 1839 gallery a large hall and a conservatory. The museum invites visitors to discover its historical past and the great diversity within the animal

There are 48 aquariums with more than 250 small species (fish, amphibians, invertebrates). An audio guide will guide you during your visit, which will take more than an hour. There is a possibility to organize guided tours for all ages, min. 10 people.

Mons Regional Museum of Natural Sciences includes a regional collection of zoology. A notable piece in the museum is the skeleton of Julius Koch, aka the giant Constantin who was 2.56 meters tall.

A 19th century residence that traces the way of life (until around 1950) of this region of Famenne on the ground sorely lacking in resources. Local craftsmanship is widely represented there. The building houses a creperie, you can also discover (by reservation) the local cuisine. The museum, made up

The World of Kina: The House is housed in a side wing of St. Peter's Abbey. It is a natural science museum for children. Using fossils, it depicts the development of life on Earth from primordial times to the present. It also focuses on invertebrates, including a butterfly and shell collection, nati

The gent university museum (GUM) opened on 23 oktober 2020 and collections of multiple smaller museums that existed before. It has collections related to all university activities including zoology, morphology, science, history, medicine, history and ethnographicism. It is located next to the "botan

The Aquarium-Museum shows the diversity of the animal and underwater world. In the halls of the museum, 1,000 square meters are dedicated to the diversity of animals: from the smallest insects to the elephant. It displays some 20,000 species from all continents, including the gorilla, the rhinoceros

The horse museum displays books, paintings, sculptures, films, stamps and lore related to the horse.

At the "Musée du Miel" in Lobbes, visitors learn all about the life of bees and how honey is made.

Insect Museum exhibits include wasps, mosquitoes, beetles, cockroaches, spiders and walking branches.

The Gerhagen Forest Museum displays a permanent exhibition "From egg to egg. Through a variety of panels and a many stuffed birds of some 200 species, bird life is presented.

The Beekeeping Museum is located in a modern building adjacent to the Kalmthoutse Heide. The museum covers everything related to bees, the transformation of nectar into honey and, the power of pollen and wax extraction. The collection consists of old and unique beekeeping material.

Regional Museum De Zilverreiger is located in De Zilverreiger, a typical example of a 19th-century neo-Gothic town hall. The museum is devoted to old crafts of Klein-Brabant, including clog-making, basket-making and Scheldt fishing. There is also a focus on animal life in and around the Scheldt.

Forest Museum Jan van Ruusbroec is dedicated to the history and geology of the Sonian Forest. In addition, the typical fauna and flora of the forest is explained and there is a separate section on trees and forestry.

Espace Nature de la Botte du Hainaut houses a collection of stuffed animals with a special focus on Natura 2000 and symbolic Walloon species.

Museum Wateringhuis is located in the former home of the water boss of the De Watering nature reserve. The museum paints a picture of the area's genesis and natural values. The area is only partially accessible because of the protection of its unique fauna and flora. Among other things, the museum f

Nature Center House Ternell is a natural history Fens and forest museum that presents a picture of the native plant and animal world and the origins of the High Fens.

The Museum of Zoology and Anthropology has a collection representative of all zoological groups. The permanent exhibition has some 3,000 specimens that collectively provide an overview of the evolution of animal species.

The Maison de la Flore Locale has a permanent exhibition on the flora and fauna of the Geer region. In addition, temporary exhibitions are organized.

At the Hottemme Domain, visitors can discover a great diversity of fauna and flora protected by Natura 2000, including endangered orchids, butterflies, birds, mammals, reptiles and frog-like species. An exhibition introduces the fauna, flora and rural life of the Ardennes through bioramas.