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Initially a hotel, then the residence of Queen Marie-Henriette from 1895 until her death in 1902, the Villa was in turn a hospital for convalescents during the First World War, a home for colonials and First Army headquarters in 1944. After 1963, the buildings were acquired by the municipal administration and various services, including the museum, were installed. The Villa Royale site has been listed since 1972, with its beautiful garden and stables, now home to the Horse Museum of Spa.
The collections
The collections, an overview of which is presented in our permanent exhibition Spa Story, consist of a wide range of objects and documents relating to the history of the town of Spa and its surroundings.
Among its treasures are historic posters depicting key events in Spa, Jolités, local wooden handicrafts, ancient postcards, photographs, paintings and engravings by local artists and views of the region, old maps and numerous archives.
Our temporary exhibitions are an opportunity to highlight the objects kept in our reserves.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Unguided tour
Access to the Spa Story exhibition
Every day, from 1 to 5 pm, except January 1st and 2d, December 24, 25 and 26.
Access to the Horse Museum of Spa
The 2d weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 5 pm.
Access to the temporary exhibition
From mid-April to mid-November, every day, from 1 to 5 pm.
Family visit
Discover the museum independently and in a fun way, with free discovery games. Throughout the year, special events are organized for children and their families.
Access to the Spa Story exhibition
Everyday, from mid-April to mid-November, from 1 to 5 pm, except January 1 and 2, December 24, 25 and 26.
Access to the Horse Museum of Spa
2d weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 5 pm.
Access to the temporary exhibition
Everyday, from mid-April to mid-November, from 1 to 5 pm.
Guided tour
Are you a group (10 to 20 people max) looking to explore the past, at the heart of Spa history?
Everyday, except January 1st and 2d, December 24, 25 and 26.
Length of visit: +/- 1 hour 30 minutes.
Information and reservations (required):
+32 (0) 87 77 44 86 – info@spamuseum.be
School visits
Mainly aimed at schoolchildren, our animations are first and foremost friendly and are strongly focused on children’s involvement. We offer several visit formulas, suitable for all age groups, from kindergarten to secondary school:
Unguided tour of the Spa Story exhibition + visitor’s booklet
Guided tour of the Spa Story or the Horse Museum of Spa
Daily, except January 1st and 2d, December 24, 25 and 26.
Length of visit: +/- 1 hour 30 minutes.
Guided visit of the temporary exhibition
Mid-April to mid-November, daily.
Duration: +/- 1 hour.
Information and reservations (required):
+32 (0) 87 77 44 86 – info@spamuseum.be
Price
• €5.00
• Seniors : €4.00
• 0 to 6 years old : free
• 7 to 12 years old : €1.00
• 13 to 26 years old : €4.00
• Groups : €4.00 per person + €50.00
• School activities : €3.00 per child
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month
Free admission for museumPASSmusées card holders
Combined tickets
• Spa ! museum – Musée de la Ville d’Eaux and Musée de la Lessive : €7.00
• Spa ! museum – Musée de la Ville d’eaux, Musée de la Lessive and Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux : €11.00
Info: +32 (0) 87 77 44 86 – info@spamuseum.be
Access & parking
By public transport :
Train : Line 44 (Pepinster-Spa), get off at Spa station
Bus : Route 388 (Verviers-Pepinster-Theux-Spa), “Avenue Reine Astrid” stop (50 m from the museum)
By car :
• Highway E42/A27 exit 8 [Prüm – St Vith – Spa], take N629 direction [Spa] (about 7 kms)
• Highway E25/A26 exit 45 [Spa – Theux – Sprimont], turn left towards [Louveigné – Theux – Spa], continue on the N62 (approx. 20 kms)
• Free parking around the museum.
• Drop-off possible in front of the museum (on request), bus parking nearby.
Accessibility
• Only guide and/or assistance dogs are allowed.
• For the moment, only the first floors are accessible to strollers and people with reduced mobility. That means: Spa Story – The Spa Horse Museum – The Park.
• Toilets are accessible but not adapted for PRM.
Spa ! museum – Musée de la Ville d’eaux
Spa History and Archaeology, non- profit association
Avenue Reine Astrid, 77b – 4900 Spa
BELGIUM
Tel. +32 (0) 87 77 44 86
info@spamuseum.be