Contemporary photos and old prints that give pause for thought in the mezzanine areas of the museum’s new wing.

Charleroi Photography Museum

If you’re interested in photography, past or present—if names like René Magritte, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Edward Weston, Willy Ronis, and Nadar mean something to you—you mustn’t miss a visit to the Musée de la Photographie at Charleroi. Here you can see more than a thousand photos, plus cameras that will take you on a journey through time and all over the world.

Prestigious temporary exhibitions in the timeless setting of the chapels of the ancient Carmelite convent. – © Musée de la Photographie

The gardens, planted with remarkable trees and enhanced with a photographic presentation, is perfect for a gentle stroll. – © Musée de la Photographie

Photography gives you an appetite… You’ve feasted your eyes – and now it’s time for food! – © Musée de la Photographie

Prestigious temporary exhibitions in the timeless setting of the chapels of the ancient Carmelite convent. – © Musée de la Photographie

You wander through an old Carmelite convent with a contemporary wing, the setting for Europe’s largest photography museum with an area of more than 2,200 sq metres, which presents the technical and artistic diversity of photography in a permanent display which is regularly up-dated, and temporary exhibitions that sketch out a wide panorama of Belgian and international photography.

And if your children happen to be with you, they’ll love this fun experience, designed for people with a thirst for knowledge who like to learn something new. The nature, language, and uniqueness of photography are presented here to educate and entertain, from the studio of the 1900s to optical illusions and image manipulation. It's a real treat for the kids – and afterwards they can let off steam in the Museum gardens or refuel in the Café.

Visit

Charleroi Photography Museum

Hours

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 and 18:00.
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January.

Pricing

€ 7,00 for individual visitors
€ 5,00 for senior citizens and for visitors in groups of 10 or more
€ 4,00 for students and jobseekers
€ 1.25 + 1 cheque Article 27 for ARTICLE 27
Free for under-12s and for Friends of the Museum
These rates allow the access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions.