Tervuren: AfricaMuseum Entry Ticket Permanent Exhibition Only
ID: GYG387109-700927
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Country: Belgium
Description
Explore the culture of past and present Africa as represented by the collection of the AfricaMuseum. See the historically listed buildings that house the museum and the French gardens on the grounds with this entry ticket.
Easily accessible by public transportation from Brussels, AfricaMuseum tells the story of human and natural history with a collection of artifacts from the colonial era in central Africa.
Aiming to objectively frame the art and cultural objects acquired during Belgium's rule in Rwanda and Congo, the museum has undergone extensive renovations and is now open to the public. Topics of colonial history, sustainable development and biodiversity are now addressed head-on following the museum's redesign. A curated collection of contemporary art has also been added to paint a fuller picture of Central Africa, past and present.
Visit the new temporary exhibition Human Zoo. The age of colonial exhibitions recounts the now-forgotten history of persons put on display as ‘living exhibits’, illustrated by exceptional images and documents that in some cases are on public view for the first time. While the exhibition focuses on the ‘Congolese villages’ of Tervuren, Antwerp (1885 and 1894) and Brussels (1958), it also zooms out to show the phenomenon’s truly global context. Persons from all over the world were exhibited in ‘human zoos’, and some lost their lives in the West.
Your entry ticket will give you access to walk the French gardens, browse collections of artifacts that bring the past to life in the remodeled, and see the contemporary African art.
Highlights
- Explore the natural diversity of Africa and marvel at its rich culture and the creativity
- Learn about life in Africa by hearing its many languages and listening to traditional and contemporary music
- Reflect on the shared colonial history of Belgium and Africa
- See contemporary artwork by African artists
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is a free parking lot at the museum
• The museum can easily be reached by public transport from Brussels
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Entrance is via the Welcome Pavilion, which is a modern glass building near to the museum building.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
