State Archives in Mons, National document repository in Mons, Belgium
Description
The State Archives in Mons is a large document repository holding millions of pages of historical records, administrative files, and genealogical materials from Belgian institutions and private collections. The rooms are organized systematically to help researchers find specific documents.
History
The facility was established after Belgium's independence in 1830 as part of the national archives network to preserve government and provincial records. Over decades, the collections grew through donations and systematic acquisition to create a comprehensive historical documentation.
Culture
The archives hold parish registers and civil status documents that show how Belgian society changed over time. Visitors can see these records and trace how people lived and how their communities functioned in earlier periods.
Practical
The reading rooms are open from Tuesday to Friday and require advance registration to ensure a quiet working environment for all visitors. It helps to research which materials are available beforehand to make the most of your time there.
Did you know?
A medieval document from 1176 was returned to the collection in 2023 after decades in an international institution. This recovery shows how archives track down lost treasures and bring them back to their original homes.
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Mundaneum
1.2 km
Maison Van Gogh
2 km
Grand-Place
1 km
Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church
753 m
Belfry of Mons
871 m
Beaux-Arts Mons
1 km
Maison Losseau
1.1 km
Town hall of Mons
991 m
Théâtre royal de Mons
1 km
Mons Memorial Museum
1.5 km
Lotto Mons Expo
124 m
Museum François Duesberg
591 m
City walls of Mons
977 m
Musée Chanoine Puissant
692 m
Chapelle Saint-Calixte
810 m
Saint-Nicolas-en-Havré Church
1.4 km
Abbaye of Epinlieu
764 m
Valenciennes Tower
1.4 km
Muséum régional des Sciences naturelles
675 m
Hôtel du Blanc Lévrier
1 km
Musée du Folklore et de la Vie montoise – Maison Jean Lescarts
991 m
Chapelle du Bélian de Mons
812 m
Maison espagnole
881 m
Machine à eau
1.5 km
Caserne Major Sabbe
1.3 km
Ancienne chapelle Saint-Georges, Mons
972 m
Halle des Pelletiers
952 m
Artotheque Mons
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