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VIROIN ECO-MUSEUM

VIROIN ECO-MUSEUM
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Housed in a listed château farm in Treignes, the Viroin Eco-Museum is a link between the past, present and the future.

"Past, Present and Future Combined": permanent exhibition
The Eco-Museum presents the main traditional trades in Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse: cooper, saddler, clog maker, cobbler, blacksmith, wheelwright, etc. There is a demonstration of how clogs used to be made (as part of a guided tour).

Temporary exhibitions
From 5/03 to 13/11/2011:"Firemen Then and Now".

From 09/01 to 24/02/2012: "Farming on Paper".
Old agricultural posters.

From March to November 2012: "Cooking Pots, Casseroles and More".
History of traditional cooking (in collaboration with the Fourneau Saint-Michel Museums).

CAR PARK DOGS ALLOWED CAFETERIA STORE SENIOR CITIZENS' PASS

Opening periods:
  • from Monday 9 January 2012 to Saturday 31 March 2012 (except on: Saturday, Sunday)
    • Week : 09:00-12:00
    • Week : 13:00-17:00
  • from Sunday 1 April 2012 to Sunday 4 November 2012
    • Week : 09:00-12:00
    • Week : 13:00-17:00
    • Weekends and holidays : 10:30-18:00
  • from Monday 5 November 2012 to Saturday 22 December 2012 (except on: Saturday, Sunday)
    • Week : 09:00-12:00
    • Week : 13:00-17:00
Visit type: Museum/Discover

Comment:

Guided tours for groups (minimum 12 people), booking required (a week in advance). Duration: 1hr.
Group activities: bread making, leather work, candle-making, exploration of the surrounding area, country walk, etc.
There is also a shop and a cafeteria.

The Farm Machinery Museum, next to the old station, is the perfect complement to your visit.

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