Old Slaughterhouses

Following the reopening of the museums on December 5, 2020, visits to the Old slaughterhouses are limited to 25 people / h with a visit time of 1 hour


Mons Card Partner: Free access
Constructed in 1854-1855 by the architect Sury, this site is now an important cultural and tourist centre, hosting quality exhibitions throughout the year.
The site is divided into three parts:
- The Great Market (central building), which welcomes temporary events and exhibitions.
- The Cowshed, where the head office of the NPO World Crafts Council-BF is located. The NPO aims at promoting applied arts of contemporary expression in Belgium and abroad. It pays attention to young artists in particular and hosts temporary thematic exhibitions dealing with ceramics, glass, jewellery, furniture, and textiles. Information: 0032 (0) 65/84.64.67 / www.wcc-bf.org
- The Fridge, made up of a cafeteria and a multipurpose space for sounds and images.

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