Space adventure for an unforgettable autumn holiday with the family
Looking for a fun indoor activity to do with the kids during the autumn holidays? Want to enjoy a family outing in Wallonia that entertains both children and parents? Look no further! From 19th October to 3rd November, get ready for a fantastic journey into the heart of the COSMOS!
After a summer under the stars, your journey continues into space this autumn with the launch of our new exhibition “COSMOS”. A cosmic adventure to discover with the family from 19th October!
A fun autumn outing to do with the kids during the All Saints holiday, every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
NEW EXHIBITION: COSMOS
How many stars are in the Milky Way? What do we know about black holes? Will the sun ever go out?
Just 100 km above our heads, closer than Liège or Ghent, space never ceases to amaze us! In this new space, come and explore the realm of stars, planets, and galaxies; unravel the mysteries of our Solar System, create your own universe, listen to the sound of black holes, and much more!
Interactive experiences, monumental installations, surprising celestial objects and astronomical instruments, and video reports (almost) live from space!
Fun activities
for the whole family
Continue the space exploration in workshops led by our facilitators! Aspiring astronauts or space engineers, program a robot on a mission to Mars, uncover the secrets of the stars, conduct cosmic experiments in the lab, and learn to navigate using the stars. Activities available from 4 years old. N.B.: All activities are subject to availability and must be booked in advance on the day of your visit, with a limit of one activity per family.
Feet on the Ground, Nose in the Air
Like some animals, come learn how to find north and navigate just by looking at the sky. A family journey under the stars.
Discover Feet on the Ground, Nose in the Air
Robot microbit on Mars
Program a robot using a micro:bit card and remote control it on the planet Mars to complete its mission.
Discover Robot microbit on Mars
Autumn Walk
“Nature” experiences in the Biodiversity Garden or explore the region on a walk on the slag heap or via the RAVeL…
Autumn is the season of colours! Take a stroll through the Biodiversity Garden, lie down on the hammock overlooking the pond, climb to the top of the observatory to observe the autumn biodiversity, or go for a walk on the slag heap, Mont Ostène, and enjoy a stunning view of the region.
The adventure continues
Catering
During the autumn holidays, light snacks are available on-site.
Picnics allowed.
Shop
Extend the science experience at home with one of the popular products available for purchase in the shop.
