Musée d'Histoire naturelle et Vivarium, Tournai, Natural history museum in Tournai, Belgium.
The museum building contains exhibition halls with preserved animals, a scientific garden with outdoor enclosures, and a greenhouse dedicated to exotic butterflies.
Established in 1828 during the Dutch period, this institution became the first public museum in Belgium, opening its doors in 1829.
The museum maintains the style of 19th-century natural history cabinets, displaying numerous specimens including a historically significant elephant recognized as national treasure.
The facility offers educational activities for school groups at 1 euro per student and provides guided tours through reservation at the tourist office.
The museum participates in European programs for endangered species protection through the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums breeding initiatives.
Location: Tournai
Inception: 1828
Address: Rue Saint-Martin 7500 Tournai
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:30-17:00; Sunday 11:00-17:00
Phone: +3269332343
Website: https://mhn.tournai.be
GPS coordinates: 50.60353,3.38744
Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:51
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