Mundaneum, Archive museum in Mons, Belgium.
The Mundaneum contains six kilometers of documents organized systematically, presenting a collection of knowledge through exhibits, archives, and research materials.
Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine established this institution in 1910 with the purpose of gathering universal knowledge and creating a global information center.
The permanent exhibition titled 'Machine to Think the World' demonstrates the methods and innovations used for classifying and distributing information across generations.
Visitors can access the archives and exhibitions from Tuesday to Friday between 13:00 and 17:00, and during weekends from 13:00 until 18:00.
The European Heritage Label recognition in 2015 acknowledges the center's role in developing modern information organization and documentation science principles.
Location: Mons
Inception: 1920
Founders: Paul Otlet, Henri La Fontaine
Official opening: 1898
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 13:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 13:00-18:00
Website: http://mundaneum.org/en
GPS coordinates: 50.45762,3.95558
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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