A museum for the whole family

Looking for an activity with the kids? Come and visit us – our museum was officially approved by and for children in 2026. We’d love nothing more than to pamper you and your little treasures, and we hope you’ll soon feel at home! Curious to find out everything you can do here with your little visitor? Discover all the information you need on this page, from practical details to family activities. See you soon!

 

Publications

Activity booklet Watoto for 6-8 years

WATOTO Activity booklet for kids
6-8 year
In French or Dutch, at the entrance desk: 2 €

Activity booklet Watoto for 9-12 years

WATOTO Activity booklet for kids
9-12 year
In French or Dutch, at the entrance desk: 2 €

Activity booklet Mabele for 6-8 years

MABELÉ Activity booklet for kids
6-8 year
In French or Dutch, at the entrance desk: 2 €

Activity booklet Mabele for 9-12 years

MABELÉ Activity booklet for kids
9-12 jaar
In French or Dutch, at the entrance desk: 2 €

 

Treasures of Vlieg the fly : Do you see what I see ?

Take flight this summer with Vlieg the fly over the savannah and the tropical rainforest of Central Africa, and meet animals big and small! Or would you rather explore cities buzzing with life and creativity? Would you like to find out which Congolese gemstones are very precious, and why? Or do you simply fancy dancing to some rumba?

Lots of fun missions will lead you to Vlieg's treasure. It’s well hidden in one of the museum’s rooms. Will you come and find it?

  • 01.07.2026 > 30.08.2026
  • Duration: 1h
  • Families – from the age of 6
  • In French and Dutch
  • Free with admission ticket
  • More information

 

AfricaMuseumQuest: game in the permanent exhibition

cards of the game AfricaMuseumQuest

AfricaMuseumQuest
Interactive game throughout the different rooms of the museum.

 

Family-friendly experience

At the reception you will receive a floor plan showing all the highlights for children: 

  • musical instruments to try
  • crafts corner
  • rumba corner
  • and more

In the museum our animals are on open displays. Please do not touch the animals. The floor plan shows you where you can feel different animal skins. 

In Tervuren, enjoy the beautiful park as well. A short walk through the park leads you and the children to a beautiful large playground on the outskirts of the town.

 

Duration of the visit

Allow at least 2 hours for a visit.

 

Eating and drinking in the museum

There are several spots where you can have something to eat or drink.

  • Picnic room: -1
  • When the weather is nice, the park is ideal for a pleasant picnic.

 

 

Label 'Breastfriends'

Federal museums have joined the "Breastfriends" label.
Breastfeeding is therefore allowed in the museum.
However, mothers who prefer to breastfeed in a more discreet area can ask the museum staff.

 

Tailor-made facilities

  • Handrails at child's height.
  • Low toilets (in the new building).

 

Any tips on our offer for families? 
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Please send us your comments to: info@africamuseum.be