Museums in Liege
Although I hadn’t planned on visiting many museums during my trip, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity when I discovered that many offered free entry on the first Sunday of June. With limited time, I managed to visit three museums in just three hours. There are certainly more to explore, but I prioritized these as they appeared frequently in “must-see” lists during my research.
For those traveling with children, the Aquarium is also highly rated and could be a great alternative. However, I’m not sure whether the free admission applies there as well. It’s always worth checking ahead of time if you’re interested.
Walloon Life Museum
The first museum I visited was the Walloon Life Museum. This became one of my favorite museums, although I wish they had included more English explanations. It offers great insights into the region’s history and the lives of the people. I especially recommend watching the English videos on the screen on the second floor, as they will make your museum visit more meaningful.
The museum is well-organized, and if you follow the numbers on the floor, you won’t miss anything. The first floor also features children’s toys. I particularly liked the sections with clothing and porcelain. There was also a separate exhibition called ExpoPack 360, where they had strikingly photographed plastic and cardboard materials that occupy a place in our lives. If I had to pay for an entry ticket, I would have chosen this museum, but it would be more meaningful with a friend who speaks French.
Le Grand Curtius
The second museum I visited was Le Grand Curtius, which is divided into two main sections. One section focuses on archaeological discoveries and the religious history of Liège, while the other highlights the city’s rich history of weapon-making, an area where Liège has played a significant role. This museum wasn’t my favorite, but if you’re particularly interested in weaponry, you might enjoy it. The collection is quite detailed and extensive, spanning three floors.
One highlight of the visit was entering the older, more opulent part of the building. The intricate staircase railings and the gold-gilded details in the halls were absolutely stunning—definitely my favorite part. The museum also has a café, which seemed popular as it was quite crowded.
La Boverie
The last museum I visited was the Modern Art Museum, La Boverie. It features both a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, but only the permanent collection is free on the first Sunday of the month. I only visited this section. Compared to other modern art museums I’ve been to, it’s relatively small but has a variety of works from different genres. While I liked some of the pieces, whether it appeals to everyone’s taste in art will vary. Since the area isn’t very large, I was able to tour it in about half an hour.
The park where the museum is located, Parc de la Boverie, is quite beautiful. In fact, a Turkish bride and groom had come here for a photo shoot, but I didn’t let on that I was Turkish.
By the way, if you’re interested in art, you might also want to visit Christine Colon Galerie. I couldn’t go in as it was closed when I passed by.
You can also visit my posts on “Things to Do in Liege” and “Best Cafes in Liege“.
