The Royal Museum of Mariemont is a museum in Mariemont, near Morlanwelz, Belgium. It is built around the personal collection of art and antiquities of the industrialist Raoul Warocqué (1870–1917), bequeathed to the Belgian state on his death. The estate includes a 19th-century English-style landscape park of 45 hectares.
At a glance
The museum displays works from ancient civilisations including Rome, Greece, Egypt, the Near East and China, alongside material related to the history of Belgium and Hainaut. The permanent collections are organised in seven sections: Archaeology and Regional and Estate History, Decorative Arts, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Egyptian and Near Eastern Antiquities, Extra-European Arts, and Precious Books. The surrounding park contains artworks, notable trees, archaeological remains and historic monuments.
Key facts
- Centred on the collection bequeathed by industrialist Raoul Warocqué (1870–1917)
- Situated in Mariemont, near Morlanwelz, Belgium
- Permanent collections presented in seven sections
- 45-hectare English-style landscape park
- Received the European Heritage Label from the European Commission
History
The museum is constituted around the personal collection of art and antiquities owned by the industrialist Raoul Warocqué (1870–1917). On his death in 1917, the collection was bequeathed to the Belgian state. The estate includes a landscape park laid out in the English style in the 19th century. The Domaine de Mariemont has been awarded the European Heritage Label by the European Commission.
What you see
Visitors can see the museum's permanent collections in seven sections and the surrounding 45-hectare English-style landscape park. The park contains artworks, notable trees, archaeological remains and historic monuments, presenting a combination of nature and culture.
Practical information
- Permanent collections are displayed in seven sections
- The estate includes a 45-hectare park
- Temporary exhibitions and events are listed on the official website
- The Muséobus is a free mobile museum serving Brussels and Wallonia
- Consult the official website for current visitor information
Getting there
The museum is situated in Mariemont, near Morlanwelz, in Belgium. No street address is provided in the available sources; consult the official website for directions and access details.
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Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1976221
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musée_royal_de_Mariemont
- http://www.musee-mariemont.be
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