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Museum of the Celts, a promise of a living discovery at the heart of Celtic identity

The Museum of the Celts invites visitors to travel back in time and enter a world that is often little known, yet deeply rooted in the Ardennes. Through everyday objects, beliefs and heritage, the visit reveals who the Celts truly were, when and where they lived, and above all what they passed down to us. Here, there are no clichés: the museum is entirely dedicated to the Celtic period, drawing on local and Belgian archaeological artefacts to build a strong, accurate and accessible image of this protohistoric civilisation.

From the entrance, the tone is set: you learn by experimenting, observe by handling and understand by comparing. An approach that appeals as much to families as to curious visitors.

Touch, smell, listen: learning through the five senses

The route is punctuated by sensory modules that make the discovery active and engaging. Visitors can grind flour, dress in period clothing, make a fibula, create sparks using a Celtic fire striker, draw patterns with a compass, weave and handle different materials. These gestures bring the story to life and connect visitors with everyday life in the past.

Ambient scents, storytelling, music and audio tracks deepen the immersion. For younger visitors, a visitor booklet (ages 3–10) guides the discovery and transforms the museum into a real exploration ground. Many visitors say as they leave: it was great for the kids and it’s very comprehensive.

Understanding the Celts through the example of the Ardennes

The guiding principle is clear: present the Celts in general through the specific example of the Ardennes. The museum highlights their identity, their craftsmanship and their technical and artisanal achievements, helping visitors distinguish them from other peoples often confused with them, such as Vikings or Gauls. Visitors discover an inventive, organised society, closely connected to its environment and surprisingly familiar in some ways.

Among the surprises, intimate objects speak for themselves: a toiletry set with tweezers and an ear scoop reminds us how much these men and women cared about personal grooming. Here, there are no skeletons: the narrative focuses instead on life, gestures, ingenuity and heritage.

A strong, accurate and transmissible image

The museum’s ambition is clear: to promote heritage and build a strong and accurate image of the Celts, comparable to the place that the Middle Ages and knights occupy in the collective imagination. This coherence helps visitors connect the aesthetic, artistic, historical and scientific discoveries throughout the visit.

The emotion sought is that of surprise and interest: recognising the similarities and differences with our own time, realising that the Celts lived here, on these Ardennes lands, and that their heritage continues to accompany us today.

Opening times

From 15/01 to 30/06 + 01/09 to 14/12: Tuesday to Friday (9.30-17.00); Sundays and public holidays (14.00-18.00). Closed Monday and Saturday • July-August: Monday to Saturday (9.30-17.00); Sundays and public holidays (14.00-18.00) • Closed from 23/07 to 27/07 + from 14/12/2026 to 14/01/2027

Price

adults €5 • students (13-18) €3 • children (6-12) €2

Tour length

+/- 1 hr • Audio guide FR / NL

Group

Price (min. 10 people) adults and 60+ €3 • children and students (6-18) €2

Guided tour Guided tour: +€3 pp. • Animation: +€5 pp. (EN, FR, NL).

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