Natural History Museum, Mons

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Natural History Museum (address: 7 Rue des Gaillers) is a place located in Mons (Wallonie region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 161 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°27'25"N latitude and 3°56'53"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Natural History Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Mons Warocqué (bus, 4 min walk), Mons (train, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Monument à Antoine Clesse (memorial, 6 min walk), University of Mons-Hainaut (universities and schools, 6 min walk), Belfry of Mons (unesco, 6 min walk).

Local name: Musée d'histoire naturelleCoordinates: 50°27'25"N, 3°56'53"E

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7 Rue des GaillersMons Belgium

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Natural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum François Duesberg, Maison Losseau, Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mundaneum.

~1350 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum François Duesberg, Mons
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium, the Museum François Duesberg stands as a testament to the finesse of decorative arts from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. This museum, dedicated to the works of the eponymous François Duesberg, an avid collector...
~1410 ftE
Museum, Architecture
Maison Losseau, Mons
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium, Maison Losseau stands as a testament to the Art Nouveau movement that swept through Europe at the turn of the 20th century. This museum, once a private residence, is a jewel of architectural and decorative art, offering visitors a...
~1280 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mons
7 min walk • The Collégiale Sainte-Waudru stands as a beacon of gothic architecture in the heart of Mons, Belgium. This historic church, dedicated to Saint Waltrude, is an emblem of the city's rich cultural heritage. Construction of the church commenced in the 15th century...
~1760 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mundaneum, Mons
9 min walk • The Mundaneum, often regarded as the precursor to the modern internet, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium. This unique museum is dedicated to the ambitious project of Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine, who in the early 20th century sought to gather...
~1220 ftS
, Tower, Observation decks and towers
Belfry of Mons, Mons
6 min walk • The Belfry of Mons stands as a proud emblem of the city of Mons, Belgium, and a distinguished member of the UNESCO World Heritage List. This historical tower, which punctuates the skyline at a height of 87 meters, is a testament to the civic pride and architectural...
1.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Maison Van Gogh, Mons
37 min walk • Maison Van Gogh is a museum in the village of Cuesmes, near Mons in Belgium. Vincent van Gogh lived here from 1879 to 1880.
1.1 miNW
Quiet lake with a marina and walking paths
Grand Large, Mons
29 min walk • The Grand Large is an artificial lake in Wallonia, not far from the city of Mons in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The lake is situated along the highway E19 between Paris and Brussels. Its marina can host 157 boats.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Monument Baudouin de Constantinople, Mons
15 min walk • Baldwin I was the first emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople; Count of Flanders from 1194 to 1205 and Count of Hainaut from 1195-1205.
0.7 miS
50°26'48"N • 3°57'0"E
Le jardin suspendu, Mons
18 min walk • Park
~1150 ftE
Memorial
Monument à Antoine Clesse, Mons
6 min walk • Antoine Clesse, born on May 30, 1816 and died on March 9, 1889, was a Belgian poet and songwriter.
0.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Faculté polytechnique de Mons, Mons
11 min walk • The Faculty of Engineering of UMons is a faculty of engineering at the University of Mons in the Wallonia region in Belgium. Before the 2009 merger of the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons and the University of Mons-Hainaut, the FPMs was the oldest university of the city of Mons and the first civil Engineering school in Belgium.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Natural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Monument à Antoine Clesse, Mons (6 min walk), University of Mons-Hainaut, Mons (6 min walk), Belfry of Mons, Mons (6 min walk), Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mons (7 min walk).

How to get to Natural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Natural History Museum:

Bus

Mons Warocqué • Lines: 14, 14/, 14B, 50 (4 min walk)
Mons SNCB • Lines: 129, 134/, 14, 14/, 14B, 15, 15/, 16, 16/, 17, 18, 19, 2, 22, 23, 24, 34/, 50, 6, 60, 7, 82, 89, 96, E44, U, UCL/HELHa (5 min walk)

Train

Mons (9 min walk)
Nimy (28 min walk)