Museum Vieille Montagne, Mining heritage museum in Kelmis, Belgium.
The museum occupies a former administration building of Vieille-Montagne company, featuring exhibitions about zinc production and regional industrial development.
The museum site previously operated as a calamine mining center from the 19th century, supplying essential materials for European industrialization.
Exhibitions present the daily life of mining communities through artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase industrial traditions.
Museum admission costs between 5 and 7.50 euros, with guided tours available in French, German, Dutch, and English languages.
The museum stands in the former territory of Neutral Moresnet, an independent region that existed between 1816 and 1919.
Location: Kelmis
Official opening: September 14, 2018
Part of: Haus Lütticher Straße 280/288
Phone: +3287657504
Website: https://mvm-kelmis.be/de
GPS coordinates: 50.71147,6.00851
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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