Have you visited the biggest dinosaur exhibition in Europe yet ?
Discover the impressive Tynnosaurus, the spiky Triceratops, the long Diplodocus, the jagged Stegosaurus and the streamlined Olorotitan. But the original fossils of the Bernissart Iguanodons are the absolute stars of the show - our national pride and joy ! That is why the Museum is known.The exhibition about the Iguanodons uses multimedia to bring these skeletons back to life - tens of millions of years coming at you in a faction of a second.
Does this journey into the past make you want to know more about the story of Life in the past, present and future? In de Evolution Gallery, with its nearly one thousand fossils as well as more recent specimens, along with numerous interactive displays, you can discover the incredible richness of life and the mechanisms of evolution.
(Re)discover the treasures of our permanent exhibitions too : minerals, shells, the vivarium, mammals, the room "250 years of natural sciences", where fourteen emblematic objects are on display, representing two and a half centuries of rich and exciting history; combining science, collections ,discoveries and adventures. You can also visit the new permanent exhibition BiodiverCITY. Come and explore the urban environment, learn what biodiversity signifies and how you can protect it. You can even try your hand at managing urban biodiversity.
Our halls are full of treasures: the Ishango bone, the Lier mammoth, the Tasmanian wolf, not to mention moon stone, meteorites, and many more.
The Museum also offers temporary exhibitions. You can visit the exhibition Senses! from 6 October 2011 to 2 September 2012, this is a fascinating exhibition about the senses of animals and humans, using various interactive exhibits. Ideal for young and old (as from the age of 6).