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Kelmis

Museum/exhibition

Zinc, Borders and Stories - Experience Museum Vieille Montagne

Experience the fascinating history of a small region that was highly sought after for its mineral resources: Neutral Moresnet – a forgotten "dwarf state" and "no man's land" between Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Discover the raw material zinc, 19th-century plastic, mining, and the fascinating world of minerals. What does Kelmis have to do with Napoleon's bathtub? Why was the tri-border region once a quadrilateral? You'll find the answers and other exciting stories at the Vieille Montagne Museum – interactive and exciting, for all ages.

Impressions

General information

opening hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday:
11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Closed on the following days: January 1, February 27, April 21, May 1, May 29, June 9, July 21, August 15, November 1, November 11, December 24-26, December 31

Days off:
Monday

fitness

for groups

for school classes

for families

for individual guests

Suitable for seniors

for children (all ages)

Suitable for strollers

Pricing information

Audio guides in German, English, French, and Dutch are included in the price. Admission is free for holders of the following cards: MuseumsPASSmusées, Passeport 365, Carte Prof, Leerarenkaart, and ICOM.

Reduced price for: pensioners, students and people with disabilities

Price adult: €7.5

Price reduced: €6.00

Children (7-16 years): 5.00 €

Groups (8 people or more): 5.00 €

Families (2 adults, 3 children): 21,5 €

getting there

Bus line 24 runs from Aachen's Old Town to the "Dépôt SADAR" stop. From there, it's a two-minute walk to the museum.

Arrival & contact

Lütticher Straße 278, 4720 Kelmis

+32 87 657504

mvm@kelmis.be

http://www.mvm-kelmis.be/

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