Marcinelle: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Marcinelle is a district in the city of Charleroi, located in the Walloon region of Belgium. The area has a significant industrial heritage, particularly in coal mining, which shaped its history and cultural identity. The Bois du Cazier, a former coal mine site that experienced a tragic mining disaster in 1956, now serves as an important industrial heritage site and museum.

Beyond its industrial past, Marcinelle is also known for its contribution to Belgian comic art, as it was home to the "Marcinelle School" style of comic drawing, notably associated with the publishing house Dupuis and the comic magazine Spirou. The district combines its working-class roots with cultural elements that reflect Belgium's rich artistic traditions.