Museums in Liege

Although I wasn’t planning on visiting many museums, I couldn’t miss the opportunity when I found out that many museums were free on the first Sunday of June. I managed to visit three museums in three hours. Of course, there are more, but these were the first ones I came across when I searched for must-see museums, so my choice was limited in the short time I had. For example, the Aquarium also had high ratings; it could be a good option if you’re visiting with kids. However, I don’t know if the free entry applies to the Aquarium.

Walloon Life Museum

The first museum I visited was the Walloon Life Museum. This became one of my favorite museums, although I wish they had included more English explanations. It offers great insights into the region’s history and the lives of the people. I especially recommend watching the English videos on the screen on the second floor, as they will make your museum visit more meaningful. The museum is well-organized, and if you follow the numbers on the floor, you won’t miss anything. The first floor also features children’s toys. I particularly liked the sections with clothing and porcelain. There was also a separate exhibition called ExpoPack 360, where they had strikingly photographed plastic and cardboard materials that occupy a place in our lives. If I had to pay for an entry ticket, I would have chosen this museum, but it would be more meaningful with a friend who speaks French.

Le Grand Curtius

The second museum I visited was Le Grand Curtius. This museum is divided into two sections. One section provides information about archaeological findings and the religious history of Liège. The other side tells the history of weapon-making, an area in which Liège has played a significant role. This was my least favorite museum. If you’re interested in weapons, you might enjoy it because the collection here is quite detailed and extensive, spanning three floors. At one point in the museum, we entered the older, more magnificent part of the building; the staircase railings and the gold-gilded fine details in the halls were beautiful. I can say this was the only part I really liked. There is also a café, which was quite crowded.

La Boverie

The last museum I visited was the Modern Art Museum, La Boverie. It features both a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, but only the permanent collection is free on the first Sunday of the month. I only visited this section. Compared to other modern art museums I’ve been to, it’s relatively small but has a variety of works from different genres. While I liked some of the pieces, whether it appeals to everyone’s taste in art will vary. Since the area isn’t very large, I was able to tour it in about half an hour.

The park where the museum is located, Parc de la Boverie, is quite beautiful. In fact, a Turkish bride and groom had come here for a photo shoot, and I almost felt like I was in Turkey, but I didn’t let on that I was Turkish.

By the way, if you’re interested in art, you might also want to visit Christine Colon Galerie. I couldn’t go in as it was closed when I passed by.