Grand Hornu

Grand Hornu consists of well-preserved 19th-century industrial buildings featuring robust stone and brick construction with original machinery and equipment still intact within the complex.

Established in the early 19th century by Henri De Gorge, the site operated as a major coal mining facility until 1954 and received the first railway connection in Wallonia in 1830.

Since 1991, the site houses the Museum of Contemporary Arts (MACS) which organizes approximately ten temporary exhibitions annually, combining industrial heritage with modern artistic expression.

The complex offers guided tours, educational programs, underground tunnel exploration, a documentation center, bookstore, restaurant, and summer terrace for visitors throughout the year.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site represents one of Europe's most complete examples of 19th-century industrial architecture while simultaneously functioning as an active contemporary art venue.

Location: Boussu

Architects: Bruno Renard

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

Part of: Major Mining Sites of Wallonia

Address: rue Saint-Louise, 82

Website: https://cid-grand-hornu.be

GPS coordinates: 50.43528,3.83944

Latest update: July 24, 2025 08:59