Grand-Hornu
Grand-Hornu
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Speciality MuseumsPoints of Interest & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Situated in the heart of the Hainaut province and recognized as a World Heritage of Humanity site by UNESCO since 2012, the Grand-Hornu is a 19th-century industrial gem. Property of the Province of Hainaut since 1989, this heritage landmark is one of the most important galleries of contemporary art in Belgium today. In addition to showcasing the architectural treasures of the place itself, the teams from CID and MAC's focus their activities on contemporary art, architecture and design.
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Arnaud d
Antwerp, Belgium198 contributions
Dec 2019
Submerge yourself in the early industrial revolution and learn how coal tycoons were securing their workforce with projects that would enhance the quality of work-life balance. Nothing new under the sun. Interesting architectural site with a great restaurant and some regional musea. Depending on the curation you will like or dislike the artwork.
Written January 7, 2020
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Sunshine26684639254
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Oct 2024 • Friends
Gigantic site of an old colliery erected at the beginning of the nineteenth century, much of whose buildings were restored in the second half of the twentieth century! The site is home to a restaurant Gault & Millau that we could not benefit from, it was 1:30pm; full we were told, although only 2 tables were occupied. Apart from 2-3 wagons and some scrap metal at the back of a building as well as some ruined walls, this site is neither a museum nor dedicated to its primary activity COAL, only the global and extravagant architecture is interesting! The site is not suitable for people with reduced mobility (except outside), many stairs leading to temporary exhibition rooms. A walk in the parts surrounding the site shows us the importance of this old colliery.
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Written October 21, 2024
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Nancy, France164 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
There is an interest in visiting this industrial site with a history of mimes and also how it became a place of contemporary art and design.
A level of scenography, exhibitions of very professional works. We are close to perfection.
However to visit the temporary exhibitions well looked what is on offer because we are in design and contemporary art.
The visit of the site is to be seen and echoes the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans .
A level of scenography, exhibitions of very professional works. We are close to perfection.
However to visit the temporary exhibitions well looked what is on offer because we are in design and contemporary art.
The visit of the site is to be seen and echoes the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans .
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Written August 25, 2024
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françoise L
Wallonia, Belgium57 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I found that the presentation of both the artists and the works was understandable. Few convincing or meaningful explanations. I couldn't relate to the numbering of the hours or the explanations.
Fortunately I called on the room guards for clarification.
I would like to thank them especially a certain Alexandre who was particularly interesting and thanks to him I was able to perceive a little of the art of Angel Vergara thank you!
Elsewhere we use QR codes to follow the exhibition…
Fortunately I called on the room guards for clarification.
I would like to thank them especially a certain Alexandre who was particularly interesting and thanks to him I was able to perceive a little of the art of Angel Vergara thank you!
Elsewhere we use QR codes to follow the exhibition…
Written August 16, 2023
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Trueparisian
Paris, France305 contributions
Jul 2022
Very interesting former industrial site. We had the guided tour at 11am which was very informative and clear. We spent the whole day there. The guided tour, the museum and the lovely lunch on site. We had a fantastic day.
Written July 24, 2022
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Helen J
Doncaster, UK128 contributions
We were looking to fill some time before attending the commemoration event in Mons. The place isn't easy to find but this is all we can say because we visited on a Monday and seems it closes on Mondays!
Written August 5, 2014
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KateEaton
London, UK73 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
We did not even mean to visit Le Grand Hornu, we were actually lost and in extremis with our two small children after a few problems with roadworks on the Mons ring road. But we were so glad we did, it was victory snatched from the jaws of defeat. An excellent restaurant, brilliant modern art installations, and the interesting contrast between its history as a tough mining town and its current peaceful, grassy and architecturally pleasing visitor attraction. We went some years ago, it sounds from more recent reviews as though the site has been further enhanced and restored since then. If you are interested in industrial archaeology/history, it's worth a visit, especially if, like us, you love Saltaire in Yorkshire.
Written June 7, 2014
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Emilie H
Stockport, UK29 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
I originally suggested to visit because I liked the idea of seeing some Contemporary Art. There is a very large car park to the front of the building. Firstly, the front of house staff were above and beyond excellent. So friendly and informative. As my husband can’t speak French they spoke in English. I had no idea of the coal heritage of Belgium and North France. They explained succinctly, clearly and were nothing but helpful. We paid the 2 euros each to hear the audio guide around the site. The guide was a balanced portrayal and the grounds were incredible. Stunning. The most beautiful ex coal mine I’ve ever visited. There is an on site cafe as well as restaurant located elsewhere on site. We bought our lunch at the cafe. We were very happy with our sandwiches and drinks. Very reasonably priced. We also had paid to visit the Contemporary Art. There were 2 galleries available to view. Our visit lasted just shy of 3 hours. It is a remarkable site. No wonder it has a UNESCO status.
Written August 20, 2019
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Giff H
32 contributions
Sep 2016 • Business
Appears to have been a military engineering school based on the bronze statue in the center of the plain. Apparently the engineering wasn't that good because the building and grounds are in full disrepair.
Worse, a contemporary art expo building was literally built into and now is supporting the old brick structures. I grant that this method saved the old brick architecture. But the art contained within is disturbing at times, droll others.
If you like contemporary art this may be worth your time but there were so few exhibits... I was glad there was no admission.
Worse, a contemporary art expo building was literally built into and now is supporting the old brick structures. I grant that this method saved the old brick architecture. But the art contained within is disturbing at times, droll others.
If you like contemporary art this may be worth your time but there were so few exhibits... I was glad there was no admission.
Written October 29, 2016
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xorg
Hanoi, Vietnam183 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We visited because it is a world heritage site and it exceeded expectations. A very interesting structure with excellent art exhibition and a fascinating design exhibition
Written March 27, 2015
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